McGregor welcomes second chance

05 July 2011 08:38
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has admitted he thought his career was over in the aftermath of the 'Boozegate' affair.[LNB] McGregor was given a second chance by then manager Walter Smith in 2009 and on Monday revealed he had signed a new six-year deal with the SPL champions.[LNB]McGregor and team-mate Barry Ferguson had been caught making V-signs on camera and were also accused of all-night drinking at a hotel while on duty with Scotland.[LNB]Ferguson left for Birmingham but Smith gave McGregor a second chance.[LNB]"I was glad to get back in the team at the start of the following season and I was obviously grateful to Walter for that," said McGregor.[LNB]"But those first few weeks after what happened were difficult.[LNB]"As soon as I came back to training I got my head down and worked away.[LNB]"Whatever's happened I've always been focused at training and playing."[LNB]McGregor added in the Scottish Sun: "It was a big change from when he pulled me in immediately after the Scotland game - when I saw a scary side to him.[LNB]"Obviously you listen to him. He has been there, done it and worn the T-shirt when it comes to management. I respected him and what he said and took it on board."

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