“You DEFINITELY know who is better now” Celtic prove to Philippe Clement he doesn’t need a magic stick at Rangers after all but a miracle

Celtic Prove to Philippe Clement He Doesn’t Need a Magic Stick at Rangers After All, but a Miracle

Philippe Clement’s quip about not having a magic stick when he was unveiled as Rangers manager seems more apt now than it did back then. The Belgian boss warned Rangers fans from day one that he wouldn’t be able to conjure a way for the team out of their current predicament.

Clement’s reference to Harry Potter was a sign that he wasn’t entirely sure what he was getting himself into. This isn’t Hogwarts; it’s Glasgow, with all its complexities and challenges. Celtic’s spending power has made things even more difficult for Rangers, with the Hoops splashing out £50 million on Kieran Tierney and Jota.

Clement’s managerial missteps have contributed to the malaise hanging over Glasgow’s south side. He didn’t seem to rate Nico Raskin for a long time, and his public assertion that Ianis Hagi wasn’t talented enough to hold down a creative role in his team was a black mark against his judgment.

Despite these mistakes, Clement has stumbled upon occasional peaks, such as the stunning away win in Nice and the swashbuckling performance in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham. The 3-0 win over Celtic at Ibrox on January 2 was a highlight, but it’s unclear whether these occasional peaks will be enough to save Clement’s job.

Celtic’s inspired work in the January transfer market has lengthened the odds against Clement’s hopes of survival. The return of Tierney and Jota ramps up the pressure on Rangers’ board to respond in kind. If they cannot make a decent fist of doing so, then all the magic wands in the world won’t help Clement escape this predicament.

In order for Clement to stand a genuine chance of overturning Celtic’s domestic dominance, he needs significant backing from the board. Rangers’ CEO, Patrick Stewart, must accept that Clement can’t continue to send his team into battles with a water pistol.

Clement’s self-belief has been poured fuel on by these occasional peaks, and Stewart has been convinced that it’s worth keeping him around for the time being. However, even Stewart must acknowledge that the odds are stacked against Clement, and it will take a miracle for him to turn things around.

The Europa League campaign has been a highlight for Rangers, and a win against Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday night would leave them with 14 points from their six games in the competition. However, the domestic situation is a different story, and Clement’s hopes of survival are dwindling by the day.

In conclusion, Philippe Clement’s situation at Rangers is becoming increasingly dire. Despite occasional peaks, his managerial missteps have contributed to the malaise hanging over Glasgow’s south side. Celtic’s spending power and dominance have made things even more difficult for Rangers, and it will take a miracle for Clement to turn things around.