Philippe Clement Faces Sack Threat After Rangers’ Scottish Cup Exit
Philippe Clement’s position as Rangers manager is in serious jeopardy following their shock exit from the Scottish Cup.
The Ibrox side suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat to Championship club Queen’s Park at home on Sunday, 9 February. A 69th-minute goal from Sebastian Drozd secured the upset, while James Tavernier missed a last-minute penalty that could have salvaged Rangers’ hopes.
The result has cast major doubts over Clement’s future in Glasgow, with Ibrox News gathering all the latest updates on his situation as of Monday, 10 February.
Kris Boyd Questions Rangers’ Board Over Clement’s Future
Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd has criticized the Rangers hierarchy for not dismissing Clement yet, expressing his disbelief on Monday.
Boyd argued that there has been no visible progress under the Belgian, raising concerns that financial constraints might be the only reason he remains in charge.
“Do Rangers fans need to know if Clement is still in the job purely because of finances?” Boyd asked. “On the pitch, there’s been no improvement. There’s nothing to suggest he is the right man to take Rangers forward.”
Chris Sutton Labels Defeat “Embarrassing” as Robbie Savage Reacts
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton described Rangers’ loss as a humiliation and questioned how much longer Clement could stay in charge.
“How embarrassing does it have to get?” Sutton said. “That was humiliation at home. Can Clement survive the season?”
Robbie Savage, reacting to Sutton’s remarks, was left stunned, simply saying: “Wow.”
Sky Sports: Clement Has Lost Fan Support
Sky Sports reporter Gordan Duncan delivered an update on Clement’s situation on Monday, describing Sunday’s result as a “massive” blow.
“The fans already had serious doubts, and this may have been the final straw,” Duncan noted. “Rangers have endured multiple setbacks—losing the League Cup final, struggling away from home, and falling behind in the title race. The frustration among supporters is now at an all-time high.”
Duncan also referenced a recent statement from Patrick Stewart, who previously backed Clement but acknowledged that support was conditional on results. Given the severity of Sunday’s loss, fan anger has escalated, leaving Clement’s future uncertain.
David Edgar: Clement’s Dismissal Is “Inevitable”
David Edgar of the Heart & Hand podcast believes Clement’s departure is only a matter of time, arguing that the longer the board delays, the weaker they will appear.
“It’s inevitable,” Edgar posted on X (9 February). “The board can wait for another poor result, but it will only make them look weak. Act now and show leadership—he’s done.”
What’s Next for Rangers?
Rangers return to Premiership action against Hearts on Sunday, 16 February. It remains to be seen whether the board will make a decision on Clement’s future before then.
