Rangers’ chief government has backed supervisor Philippe Clement regardless of the membership’s struggles to catch runaway leaders Celtic within the Scottish Premiership this season.
Celtic’s victory over Ross County on Saturday prolonged their lead on the summit of Scottish soccer to 18 factors, though Rangers might carry that down to fifteen in the event that they beat St Johnstone at Ibrox on Sunday.
Having gained simply three of their 11 away matches within the league this time period, Clement has come below criticism from supporters, however Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart stated the board is sticking by the Belgian.
Clement’s facet have, nonetheless, fared higher on this season’s Europa League, the place they at present sit in eighth place, and the 50-year-old supervisor secured his first Previous Agency derby win on 2 January following a 3-0 win towards their fierce rivals.
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“I must make some robust choices, it comes with the position, however I’m dedicated to creating the fitting ones for Rangers, not simply the favored ones,” Stewart stated.
“We’re backing Philippe right now as a board. It’s about taking a deeper have a look at the problems, addressing these issues, and staying targeted on constructing a stronger future for the membership. Altering a supervisor isn’t a silver bullet answer.”
Stewart additionally revealed there could be a “root and department evaluate of your entire soccer division” at Rangers.
The previous Manchester United chief government, who took up his position at Ibrox lower than a month in the past, stated the evaluate, starting on Monday, could be carried out with exterior help and is set to final between six and 12 weeks.
He additionally admitted the membership will look so as to add “one or two” gamers within the January switch window.