Rangers have made the decision to part ways with manager Philippe Clement after a disappointing home defeat against St Mirren, leaving the team 13 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
The club expressed their gratitude to Clement for his efforts and commitment during his time in charge. Further updates from the club are expected to be announced in the near future. Clement, a 50-year-old Belgian, had been facing increasing pressure this season as his team struggled to keep up with Celtic’s performance, with the recent Scottish Cup loss at home to Queen’s Park only adding to the discontent among supporters.
Off the field, negotiations are underway for a potential takeover of Rangers by 49ers Enterprises, which could be finalized between April and June. Clement was appointed as Rangers manager in October 2023, succeeding Michael Beale, and initially achieved success by winning the League Cup and leading the team to the top of the Premiership. However, inconsistent results against Celtic in past seasons, including missed league title and Scottish Cup opportunities, contributed to growing concerns.
Despite a notable European record, reaching the last 16 of the Europa League, Clement’s tenure at Rangers was marked by a lack of domestic success. The financial challenges faced by the club, along with disappointing Champions League qualifying results, added to the decision to part ways with the manager. The search for a new permanent manager continues, as Rangers aim to reclaim their competitiveness against Celtic after the departure of Steven Gerrard in 2021
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