Philippe Clement is a man under fire at Rangers considering their recent performances and loss to Queens Park in the Scottish Cup.
Already unpopular with the supporters, the Belgian’s lack of trophies and the significant gap with rivals Celtic are cause for alarm.
However, there have been no noteworthy occurrences that indicate the Ibrox management is eager to fire their manager.
The only option available to Rangers is to fire Philippe Clement.
David Edgar of Heart and Hand replied on X when asked if the club’s social media absence was due to them negotiating an exit deal for the Belgian: “Doubt it.”
It would be wise for the club’s board to start looking at possible Clement replacements given the current circumstances at Ibrox.
In addition to putting more strain on Clement, the recent performances have brought attention to how urgent strategic planning is.
Even though it hasn’t been decided to fire him, his job may eventually become untenable given the dearth of noteworthy trophies and the obvious discontent among the fans.
Rangers need to develop a shortlist and start negotiating with potential new managers.
Rangers cannot afford additional uncertainty and maybe worse performances if a manager is fired without a clear succession plan, particularly during a competitive season.
The Ibrox hierarchy would be well advised to begin discreetly talking with other managers or their representatives.
By taking this method, the club can make sure they have a workable plan in place before making any hasty choices regarding Clement’s future.
To keep the team from becoming even more unstable and to keep some degree of control over how the story develops in the public and media’s eyes, the procedure should be kept under wraps.
Additionally, by planning ahead, the Gers can reduce the possibility of a last-minute managerial hire that doesn’t align with the team’s values or long-term objectives.
If and when a change is judged required, this strategic foresight could be essential to the club’s ability to remain competitive in both local and European competitions and ensure a smooth transition.
