Philippe Clement Under Pressure as Rangers Face Hearts in Crucial Clash
Philippe Clement is facing mounting pressure to keep his job at Ibrox as Rangers prepare for a challenging trip to Tynecastle to take on Hearts.
The Light Blues are enduring a disastrous campaign—one of the worst in their history—raising serious concerns that they could end the season without any silverware.
A shock 1-0 defeat to Queen’s Park ended their Scottish Cup hopes, while losing the League Cup final to Celtic added to their woes. With a staggering 13-point deficit in the league, Clement finds himself under increasing scrutiny, and speculation over his future has intensified ahead of Sunday’s clash with Hearts.
Clement on the Brink of Dismissal Before Hearts Showdown
According to the Daily Record (print edition, 15 February, back page), Clement is “clinging to his job by his fingertips” as Rangers’ season continues to spiral downward.
Defeat against Hearts could accelerate his departure, and given the club’s current trajectory, it wouldn’t come as a shock if a change were made imminently.
Very few positives have emerged from this campaign, and Rangers appear to be regressing under Clement’s leadership. Their Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park has been widely regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, further adding to the club’s humiliation.
Must-Win Game for Rangers
As they head to Tynecastle, Rangers find themselves in a precarious situation. A victory could buy Clement more time, but another defeat would only amplify calls for his dismissal.
Major changes are required at Ibrox—not just in the managerial position but also in the playing squad and boardroom decisions. If Rangers are to return to the top, the upcoming summer transfer window will be crucial.
Failure to act decisively would only extend the club’s period of decline, further exposing a lack of ambition at the highest level.
