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Warburton won’t change approach
- Updated: September 19, 2016
Mark Warburton says he will not discourage Rangers players from engaging in debate and discussion around performances in light of Joey Barton’s suspension from the club.
The midfielder was suspended for three weeks after originally being banished from the club following a row with team-mate Andy Halliday and Warburton in the wake of their 5-1 Scottish Premiership defeat to Celtic on September 10.
Under Warburton, Rangers players take part in frank discussions after matches when analysing performances but the manager insisted it is vital those conversations are conducted in the right manner and said he will not be changing an approach which he believes is important for the squad.
“Not at all; the environment we create here for the players and for the staff is about giving respectful opinion,” Warburton said. “Always want opinion; I never have a problem with a player knocking on my door saying ‘can we talk about a session’ …
