Rangers insider reveals Billy Dodds impact after Philippe Clement sack
Billy Dodds has made a difference at Rangers as he accompanied Barry Ferguson after the leadership at Ibrox sacked Philippe Clement.
Ferguson was appointed interim manager by Patrick Stewart, with Dodds, Allan McGregor and Neil McCann joining his backroom staff.
The former Scotland international and his assistant coaches have implemented a new style of play at the Gers, playing a back-five, which got them a victory against Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
Celtic were also rocked at Parkhead by the interim management at the Light Blues, highlighting their impact in a short time span.
Dodds brings stronger leadership to Rangers compared to previous management
Dodds has brought stronger leadership to the Glaswegian outfit compared to the previous management, according to the Rangers Review.
The news outlet reports (27 March) that one source revealed the assistant manager’s hands-on approach and accountability in coaching set-pieces differ from Clement’s time at the Bears.
| Competition (2024/25) | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Scottish Premiership | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Europa League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
It has been claimed that there was a confused line of communication when the Belgian manager was in charge of the Gers.
Considering their history at the club, it isn’t surprising to see Ferguson and his backroom staff bringing more decisive leadership to the Light Blues.
Ferguson and staff deserve one-year extension at Ibrox
Ferguson has done enough to extend his stay at Ibrox after what he and his staff have done in recent weeks.
The Bears have reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League after beating Fenerbahce and will now face Athletic Bilbao in the next round.
While the Glaswegian outfit have struggled domestically, their performances in Europe have been surprisingly impressive.
The Gers are still 13 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership and will need to go all the way in the European competition to redeem their season.
With Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises in talks to take over at the Light Blues, what the future holds for Ferguson remains to be seen.
The interim manager would evidently think he’s shown enough acumen to be in charge of the Bears beyond this season.
Ferguson, Dodds, McGregor and McCann know what it means to play for the badge, which was definitely on show at Parkhead.