In the wake of Rangers’ shocking 1-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Queen’s Park, manager Philippe Clement addressed the media, acknowledging the team’s shortcomings and emphasising the need for a swift and decisive response. He described the week following the loss as “very long,” reflecting the deep disappointment felt by everyone associated with the club.
Clement revealed that he had discussions with CEO Patrick Stewart after the match, similar to their routine post-game analyses. He emphasised that no manager has absolute job security, stating, “Not one manager in the world has guarantees, maybe Guardiola at Man City but he deserves it after all the things he did after a long spell there. That’s part of football.”
Addressing the fans’ frustration, Clement acknowledged the result was “unacceptable” and shared in the collective disappointment. He stressed the importance of learning from the defeat, stating, “We made a big review about this game and we need to take the right conclusions and work towards.”
Looking ahead, Clement called for unity and resilience as the team prepares for their upcoming match against Hearts. He emphasised the need for a strong reaction, saying, “Of course we need to react … It’s something we are all devastated.”
While Clement’s commitment to turning the situation around is evident, many fans remain unconvinced, feeling that the club’s current trajectory under his leadership is untenable.
The upcoming fixture against Hearts is now seen as a critical juncture, with supporters demanding change and steps towards restoring the pride and standards theydemand at the club.