Rangers ‘shameful after remarkable developments’ in Ibrox boardroom
Rangers have been branded shameful after some remarkable developments at Ibrox recently.
The Gers have had a mixed campaign so far, but the humiliation against Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup was undoubtedly the lowest point of their season.
Philippe Clement has somehow remained at Ibrox in the aftermath of the loss despite calls from fans for his sacking, going on to win 3-1 at Hearts on Sunday.
New chief executive officer Patrick Stewart seems to be sticking with Clement now, which has arguably not gone down well with the supporters.
Patrick Stewart and Rangers leaders’ actions shameful
Keith Jackson finds it remarkable and shameful that no one from the hierarchy has spoken out since the Queen’s Park loss.
The Daily Record journalist has slammed newly appointed Stewart and Fraser Thornton, amongst others, as they have remained quiet since the historic 1-0 defeat at Ibrox on 9 February.
Jackson believes the silence in the boardroom speaks loudly about the Bears’ chiefs giving up on their responsibilities.
The journalist wrote in the Daily Record (17 February): “It is both remarkable and shameful that not one of this’ leadership group’ or their recently found hired hands had the courage to find a voice in the immediate aftermath of that Queen’s Park capitulation.
“They might be saying nothing at all, but they’re doing it so loudly that it screams of a club which has all but given up on its own responsibilities as well as its self-respect.”
Patrick Stewart has let fans down
Rangers fans protested for a change at Ibrox even before the Queen’s Park loss, and seeing Clement survive the sack after being eliminated from the Scottish Cup must have been infuriating for them.
The Light Blues have nothing left to play for domestically, arguably giving them the perfect opportunity to part ways with the Belgian manager.
While the Gers are still alive in the Europa League, it would be far-fetched to expect them to go all the way in the competition.
The Bears’ performances have been inconsistent this season, leading to a lack of belief among the fanbase in lifting a trophy in the coming months.
What the Ibrox faithful expected after Stewart and Thronton’s arrival was sweeping changes from top to bottom, but things seem to have remained the same.
There looks to be a lack of conviction in the boardroom regarding decisions needed to turn the tide at the Glaswegian outfit.
Clement is clearly not the right man to take the Light Blues forward despite some upturn in form in recent months.
The Gers beat Hearts 3-1 on Sunday (16 February) at Tynecastle Stadium, but they are still 13 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, which is unacceptable.