Rangers manager Philippe Clement is fired after back-to-back home defeats in Scotland

By: The Associated Press Posted: 5:18 PM CST Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Philippe Clement has been fired as Rangers manager after 16 months in charge following damaging back-to-back home defeats.

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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Philippe Clement has been fired as Rangers manager after 16 months in charge following damaging back-to-back home defeats.

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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Philippe Clement has been fired as Rangers manager after 16 months in charge following damaging back-to-back home defeats.

The Belgian has been under extreme pressure since the humiliating Scottish Cup exit at the hands of second-tier Queen’s Park two weeks ago. A first Ibrox loss to St. Mirren since 1991 on Saturday proved to be the final straw for the Gers board.

The 50-year-old Clement departs Rangers with the team 13 points adrift of Glasgow rival Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

A statement from Rangers on Sunday evening said: “Rangers Football Club can confirm it has tonight parted company with men’s first-team manager, Philippe Clement. The club would like to put on record their sincere thanks to Philippe for his hard work and dedication during his spell in charge.

“A further update from the club will follow in due course.”

Clement succeeded Michael Beale in October 2023 and led Gers to the Scottish League Cup trophy two months after his appointment.

Although he led the Light Blues to the last 16 of the Europa League this season, where they will face Fenerbahce next month, Rangers is set to end the season without a domestic trophy.

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