Philippe Clement sack stance shared if Rangers win Europa League
Philippe Clement can still win silverware this season should Rangers clinch the Europa League.
The club’s performances in domestic competitions has seen many fans question the Belgian’s ability and have urged the board to change managers.
Heart and Hand podcast host David Edgar was asked if winning a European trophy would give him more leeway at the club.
As Gers finished in the top eight, they qualified for the Round of 16 and will not have to go through another set of games.
Rangers will not sack Philippe Clement in the event of a Europa League win
Edgar responded on X that while Gers will not sack their manager if he delivers European silverware, he does not see that happening.
He wrote: “Yes it would but I doubt it’ll happen tbh.”
The club’s performances over the past two months have shown little to suggest they can compete effectively against Europe’s elite, casting serious doubt on Clement’s ability to deliver the Europa League title and on his long-term suitability as manager.
Domestically, the team has been inconsistent, with haphazard displays like the fortunate 3-1 win over Hearts highlighting a lack of coherent strategy or control.
In Europe, while they managed to finish in the top eight to qualify for the Round of 16, their overall play has lacked the intensity, structure, and quality needed to challenge stronger sides.
Philippe Clement is extremely unpopular among the Ibrox faithful
Edgar’s scepticism about Clement winning a European trophy reflects a broader fan sentiment that the Belgian’s tactics and decision-making are not up to the task.
The board must take note of these persistent issues of the team’s inability to dominate games, their reliance on luck and the absence of clear patterns of play.
It’s wise for the board to begin exploring managerial options for next season.
Retaining Clement beyond this campaign, especially without significant improvement, risks further stagnation.
With the Europa League unlikely to be won based on current form, and domestic performances raising alarm bells, the board should prioritise identifying a successor who can restore the club’s competitiveness at home and abroad, ensuring Gers do not fall further behind in the race for silverware and prestige.