At a massive financial disadvantage to Celtic the new CEO will have to conjure up something special to earn credibility and breathing space, sacking Clement would give him a fresh start but the issues run much much deeper than the latest dud in the dug-out.
But John Gilligan has stepped into the role of a figurehead and I’m told he and George Letham have been taking a really hands on approach to guiding the club through the recent upheaval.
After shunning Ianis Hagi throughout the summer Phil Clement will be working his magic on yet another Number 10 over the coming months.Gheorghe’s boy had a bonus clause in his contract that was reported to add £6,000 a week to his basic pay once he made his 100th appearance, last…
Reports in Belgium have linked Clement to the role and he’s been named as one of the favourites, alongside former Antwerp boss Mark van Bommel who left the club in the summer.
When Kieran Dowell, Tom Lawrence and Oscar Cortes are included in the Europa League squad ahead of Danilo it doesn’t look good for the £40k a week Brazilian striker.
Now further video clips have emerged of angry fans challenging and blocking Clement trying to get away in his car. It has been claimed that players were spat at.
Hosted by TV and Radio presenter Ali DeFoy the night gives fans a rare chance to put their questions to the boss, whilst helping to raise funds for the Rangers Charity Foundation.
It was bad enough that they found themselves locked out of their own ground before the campaign had even begun. But now, not only are Rangers homeless off the pitch, but they are completely and utterly spineless on it.
Don’t forget what happened last week. It was the best result in around four years for the club. It’s not black and white – it’s grey, maybe dark grey.
A month into the campaign Clement’s side are sitting fourth in the SPFL Premiership table and out of the Champions League with a horror Europa League group that includes facing two English and French sides.