Rangers told to sack Clement immediately after what he did in shock Queens Park defeat

Rangers badge ClementPhilippe Clement is under pressure at Rangers

Rangers told to sack Clement immediately after what he did in shock Queens Park defeat

Rangers have been told to sack Philippe Clement immediately after one decision he made during the shock Scottish Cup defeat to Championship side Queens Park on Sunday.

 

The Gers were dumped out in round four after a stunning 1-0 defeat to the Championship side in front of a shocked Ibrox (9 February).

 

 

 

Seb Drozd was the unlikely hero for the second-tier side, firing low into the Rangers goal with a little over 20 minutes remaining of the fourth-round tie.

 

The Light Blues were well below par in the second half having failed to make the most of several opportunities in an opening period where they had the majority of the ball.

 

Even when they had a last-gasp penalty awarded, James Tavernier saw his penalty saved by visiting goalkeeper Calum Ferrie.

 

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But Herald journalist Mark McDougall was aghast at one decision Clement made during the game, one that he says should be worthy of instance dismissal.

 

Clement makes bizarre Ianis Hagi decision as Queens Park shock Rangers

The Belgian was watching his side completely toil in an awful second-half performance having made five changes to his Rangers side but for some reason opted to take off one of his most creative players in Ianis Hagi.

 

What was even more perplexing was the fact he decided to stick on Ridvan Yilmaz, a left-back, in his place, something that McDougall fuming with a post of X.

 

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“Just remember that Philippe Clement took Rangers most creative player off for a left back while chasing a goal,” he wrote.

 

“Even if there’s somehow a comeback he should be sacked after this.”

 

Clement has no way back at Rangers

Surely, surely this is the end of Clement at Rangers, there is simply no excusing this absolutely astounding result.

 

Already 13 points behind rivals Celtic in an abysmal Scottish Premiership campaign, the Scottish Cup represented the best chance of silverware in the second half of the season having already lost to the Bhoys on penalties in the Scottish League Cup final.

 

Yes, of course, Rangers are still in the Europa League and their performances have been the one saving grace in a dismal campaign.

 

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Rangers manager Philippe Clement is under pressure. (Credit: Imago)

But the reality is glory in Europe still feels miles away, especially on the basis of this complete utter abject humiliation.

 

And that means there is surely no way back for Clement now, you simply cannot forgive a performance like this when it represents such a glorious chance of winning a trophy this season.

 

The messages out of the club have consistently been that Clement is the man for the long term. But you simply cannot allow a defeat like this to occur without some sort of repercussions. It’s time to go.