Scottish based football Club, Rangers, on Sunday said it had sacked under-fire coach, Philippe Clement, in the aftermath of Saturday’s embarrassing 2-0 defeat against St Mirren.
Clement, had been facing mounting pressure throughout a dismal campaign and the Scottish Premiership club has now put the Belgian out of his misery after less than two years in charge at Ibrox.
Rangers’ humiliating Scottish Cup exit against second tier Queen’s Park two weeks ago left Clement in a desperate battle to avoid the axe.
9News Nigeria reports that part of the club’s statement read; “Rangers Football Club can confirm it has tonight parted company with men’s first-team manager, Philippe Clement,” a club statement said.
“The club would like to put on record their sincere thanks to Philippe for his hard work and dedication during his spell in charge. A further update from the club will follow in due course.”
Clement succeeded Michael Beale in October 2023 and led Rangers to League Cup glory two months after his appointment.
He also briefly hauled them into title contention last season, but they eventually finished eight points adrift of Celtic and he was unable to recapture the promising form of his early months in the job.
Second-placed Rangers are currently 13 points adrift of top-flight leaders Celtic, who beat their Glasgow rivals in the Scottish League Cup final earlier this season.
Clement’s dismissal came after reports claimed Rangers are in advanced talks about a multi-million investment from a USA-led consortium which includes Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and chairman of Championship leaders Leeds.
