Rangers Football Club has decided to part ways with manager Philippe Clement following a series of disappointing performances, the latest being a 2-0 home defeat to St Mirren. This loss has left Rangers trailing 13 points behind their rivals, Celtic, in the Scottish Premiership. The club’s hierarchy convened and concluded that a change in leadership was necessary to steer the team back on course.
In the interim, Under-18s coach Kevin Thomson is expected to step in as caretaker manager. Thomson, a former Rangers midfielder, has been part of the club’s coaching setup and is familiar with the current squad. He is anticipated to lead the team’s training sessions starting Monday, February 24, 2025, as they prepare for the upcoming league fixture against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Wednesday.
The club is also exploring options for a permanent managerial appointment. Among the potential candidates is former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, who previously led the team to a Premiership title in the 2020/21 season. Gerrard is currently unattached after recent stints with Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq. Another name under consideration is Russell Martin, a former Rangers defender and recently the manager of Southampton. The club aims to make a decisive appointment to ensure stability and a return to competitive form.
This managerial change comes at a pivotal time for Rangers, as they are still competing in the Europa League and have crucial domestic matches ahead. The club’s supporters will be keenly observing how the interim coaching setup galvanizes the team during this transitional period.
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