Philippe Clement sack: Pundit issues claim amid ‘nonsense’ Rangers update
Phillipe Clement sees the pressure on him rising with each Rangers defeat and once again questions are being asked.
The Scottish Cup exit at the hands of second-tier Queen’s Park at Ibrox has been viewed by many as the worst result in decades.
However, the Belgian has remained in a job and ahead of the game against Hearts on Sunday at Tynecastle, admitted that he had talks with Patrick Stewart but it was nothing out of the ordinary.
Rangers only need £1.2million to sack Philippe Clement
Gordon Dalziel has made a valid point about the club’s decision to not sack Clement and has spoken about the finances behind that decision.
In his view, if the Gers lose the next six games, the board will not say that they cannot afford to sack him.
The former Scottish striker believes that all those reporting that the club do not have the money to part ways with the Belgian are spewing “nonsense”.
He told Open Goal on 13 February at 52:12: “Everybody’s now saying, cannot afford to sack him. Brilliant, okay. Can’t afford to sack him. I’ve heard all the nonsense what is on. What happens if he goes the next six games and loses? Will they still say: ‘Cannot afford to sack him?’ They’ll sack him. This ‘Cannot afford to sack him’ is nonsense.”
It’s understood that the club will have to pay only £1.2million in compensation if they finally decide to call it quits with Clement. (Peter Martin, 14 February)
Philippe Clement appears to be overstaying his welcome at Ibrox
Gers’ approach to managing Clement’s tenure highlights a flawed process in their decision-making.
Waiting for multiple defeats, especially after a humiliating Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park, to consider sacking him exposes poor strategic planning.
The decision to part ways with the manager should have been reassessed much earlier, given the mounting pressure and the evident lack of progress under his management.
The fact that only £1.2 million is required to terminate his contract suggests financial considerations are not the barrier.
No fan can rationally defend keeping him in charge when the team’s performance has been so lacklustre.
This hesitation to act decisively not only undermines the club’s credibility but also potentially jeopardises their season, as continued poor results could affect their league standing and European aspirations.
The board’s delay in making this crucial decision reflects a lack of foresight and leadership.