Former Rangers Star Believes Clement’s Dismissal is Imminent
Former Rangers attacker Gordon Dalziel has expressed his belief that it is now a matter of “when” rather than “if” Rangers will sack their manager Philippe Clement. Dalziel’s comments come in the wake of Rangers’ humiliating 1-0 defeat to Scottish Championship club Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup.
The loss has piled further pressure on the already under-fire Clement, who has faced severe criticism from Rangers fans this season due to the club’s struggles in domestic competitions. Dalziel believes that the fans have “totally turned against him” and that he does not see Clement continuing as Rangers’ manager into the next season.
“It’s not a case of if they get rid of him it is about when they get rid of him. It is simple as that – straightforward,” Dalziel said on Clyde 1’s Superscoreboard.
Dalziel also criticized Clement’s justifications for the poor results, stating that he finds some of the manager’s post-match comments “baffling.”
“I think everybody sits and looks at his press interviews after the games and some of the stuff he comes up with.”
Following the Queen’s Park loss, Clement insisted that he and his players can still turn things around and win back the fans by getting positive results. However, Dalziel does not share this optimism and believes that Clement’s time at Rangers is effectively up.
“I don’t see him going into next season as the Rangers manager the fans have totally turned against him. Some of his decisions for me are baffling.”
Europa League Clash as Potential Savior
The Europa League could now be Clement’s last chance to save his job at Rangers. The club is set to take part in the round of 16, and a strong performance in the competition could potentially buy the manager some time and support from the fans.
However, Dalziel’s comments suggest that the damage may already be done, and the axe is likely to fall on Clement sooner rather than later, regardless of the team’s European results.
- Former Rangers star believes Clement’s dismissal is imminent
- Fans have “totally turned against him” due to Rangers’ struggles this season
- Dalziel critical of Clement’s post-match comments and decision-making
- Europa League could be Clement’s last chance to save his job
- Dalziel doubtful that Clement will continue as Rangers manager next season
In conclusion, the pressure on Philippe Clement appears to be mounting, and the former Rangers star’s comments suggest that the club’s management may soon be forced to make a difficult decision regarding the manager’s future. The Europa League clash could provide a glimmer of hope, but Dalziel’s assessment paints a bleak picture for Clement’s prospects at Rangers.
Call to Action: Stay tuned for further updates on the situation at Rangers as the club’s management evaluates their options for the remainder of the season and beyond.
