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I managed Connor Barron when he was a kid and I know exactly how Rangers star will respond to Aberdeen boo boys
Michael Paton insists Connor Barron will rise to the occasion as the Rangers midfielder returns to Pittodrie for Wednesday night’s mouthwatering clash with Aberdeen.
The hostility between both clubs is palpable and the 22-year-old is expected to receive the same animosity that Ryan Jack encountered during his seven years at Ibrox. But Paton, an ex-Don who managed Barron when on loan at Brechin City, believes the Ibrox new boy will treat the occasion like any normal game and silence the boo-boys in the Granite City.
He said: “You’re hoping Connor gets a good reception, he gave his all for Aberdeen, it’s not as if he left not giving 100 per cent. These things happen in football, when you have that quality then bigger clubs come sniffing. Unfortunately for Aberdeen, a bigger club came in for Connor and he decided to move on for his career. I’m sure he’ll embrace it, he’s a strong character who just lets football do the talking.
“It’s part and parcel of the game, you have to deal with these things, that’s just the life of a footballer. If a few boos are going to put you off your game then you won’t go far in football.
“I’m sure Connor will be silently prepared for anything that’s going to come his way but once he’s on the park and has a ball at his feet any worry or doubt will go out his head. Connor is well up for the challenge no matter what it is.”
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