Philippe Clement: Rangersovo holds a special place in my heart ‘despite the release while the former manager discovers frustration | Football news
Philippe Clement insists that Rangers “will always hold a special place in my heart” despite his release last month.
The Belgian manager was removed from its position as an Ibrox manager after 16 monthsAfter losing the house from St. Mirrena in the Scottish Premiership.
This result followed only a few weeks after Rangers’s hopes would win homemade silver dishes this season, they just finished after that Shock 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat at the Queen’s Home Park for Championshipwith GERS already lost the League Cup Finals with your old companies.
Former Genk, Club Brugge and Monaco Clement chief admit that he was “frustrated and disappointed” as things took place during his stay in Glasgow – with last season’s league Cup.
Clement – which Barry Ferguson replaced by the end of this season – he said on Instagram: “It took me a few days to fully process and accept the end of my time with this remarkable club.
“I go with a heavy heart, frustrated and disappointed that I couldn’t consistently bring a team to the level we all expected. I understand your frustration and share them.
“We worked passionately, day and night, and as we faced the challenges, I will never forget many great moments we had together.
“Your unwavering support and energy of fans have done these times truly special. In those moments it felt like we were one big family.
“For this reason, Rangers will always have a special place in my heart.”
What went wrong for Clement?
When Former Genk, Club Brugge and Monaco Boss took over in Ibrox in October 2023Rangers found themselves seven points compared to the Celtics after the bad start of the season under Michael Beale.
However, his influence was current. The invincible runs 16 games and then 14 games – separated only by defeat by Celtic – he saw Rangers drawing a level at the top of the table, playing the game less.
Clement also secured the League Cup trophy for the first time in 2011, reached the semifinals of the Scottish Cup and the Europa League last 16.
However, things turned then and, in truth, Rangers never recovered.
AND 3-2 defeat in Ross County Following a Draw on Dundee The days later saw the momentum of swing in Celtics benefit. Rangers lost only two games last season, but they were both against Brendan Rodgers who sealed the League and Scottish Cup title.
Summer was about Rangers’s “great renovation” because the club looked to reduce the salary, reduce the average age of the team and add key players to help cause Celtic this season.
Working together with the now-technological director Nils Koppen, 11 players were signed and 16 went out, with high stars like Connor Goldson, Ryan Jack, Borna Barisica and John Lundstram.
Clement said his task was much higher than the “little renovation” facing Celtic – but he knew the fans were still expecting results. However, unlike his first few months in business, Rangers did not consistently give these results.
Without a goalie in their The open -cot of the Scottish Prime Minister in the hearts was a sign of arrival while defeat of Dynamo Kiyiva They finished hopes in the Champions League.
The Clement side would continue to lower the points on the road while lost in Celtic park,, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen.
More Defeat of Celtic in the League Cup final plus more released points on Saint Mirren,, Magavica,, Hibernial and Dundee Sain 2024 ends in low.
There were signs of promise on the way, including the first Old Firm A win for Clement, Drawing against Spurs and progress in the Europa League last 16.
Clement said they would not stop after That shock 1-0 defeat to the Queen’s Park Championship Club in the Scottish Cup. However, after months of pressure, his decision was made from his hands as the Rangers split with another manager.
