Philippe Clement has revealed what was stated to him after Rangers’ shock Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park as he demanded a response in opposition to Hearts on Sunday, reside on Sky.
The Belgian admitted it had been a “very long week” as they assessed their 1-0 defeat to the mid-table Championship aspect which all however ended their hopes of home silverware this season.
Clement insists he has no ensures about his long-term future on the membership however is assured CEO Patrick Stewart and the Ibrox board stay behind him, amid calls from many followers for him to be sacked after simply 16 months.
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“It has been a long week, a very long week compared to all the rest,” he stated.
“I spoke to Patrick like I do after each sport so nothing particular as in comparison with different weeks.
Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart (L) backed supervisor Philippe Clement (R) final month
“Not one supervisor on the planet has ensures, possibly [Pep] Guardiola in Man Metropolis however he deserves additionally after all of the issues he did in a protracted spell there. In order that’s a part of soccer.
“We spoke concerning the sport and that the outcome did not replicate the sport additionally.
“I was also frustrated, devastated after the result. I was frustrated to be on the sideline during that game. You get that amount of chances and the moment you want to run on the field to shoot the ball yourself into the goal, but that’s not my job to do.
“And that is been the case the primary days of the week for everyone, all of us.
“You need to react now, that’s the important thing.”
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Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd displays on his former aspect’s shock Scottish Cup exit to Queens Park and the Gers’ poor efficiency this season underneath Philippe Clement
Whereas Rangers are within the final 16 of the Europa League, they misplaced the League Cup closing in opposition to Celtic and will discover themselves 16 factors behind their Previous Agency rivals within the Premiership earlier than kick-off at Tynecastle Park on Sunday.
Clement admits he was wounded by the fan abuse he acquired when leaving Ibrox on Sunday, which made its means on to social media.
“It hurts, of course, because I told you guys in the good moments here, that the reason why I like this job is to do things with people together,” the Belgian supervisor added.
“We had already some amazing moments of synergy with the fans. Good moments, great moments, amazing evenings at Ibrox, European games away, winning a trophy together.
“So those are the good moments. This was clearly a bad moment. And of course, I also saw the video.
“I did not [see] that individuals had been making a video, however within the media it exhibits what someone was shouting at you.
“That moment, there were also a lot of young children still asking for an autograph and because of that, I stopped also for them.
“I perceive the frustration of individuals and it is troublesome for me to say the place line is, as a result of it is one thing private.
“But a few weeks ago, for a manager [Stuart Kettlewell], a line was crossed and because of that he stopped [stood down from Motherwell].
“So it is clear for me that I am right here, that I need to struggle for this membership. I need to get the outcomes that we had the weeks earlier than, to proceed to develop this crew and to make it higher, and never get outcomes like [Queen’s Park] once more.”
Rangers’ upcoming fixtures:
- February 16: Hearts (A) – Scottish Premiership, reside on Sky Sports activities
- February 22: St Mirren (H) – Scottish Premiership
- February 26: Kilmarnock (A) – Scottish Premiership, reside on Sky Sports activities
- March 1: Motherwell (H) – Scottish Premiership
- March 6: TBC – Europa League last-16
- March 13: TBC – Europa League last-16
- March 16: Celtic (A) – Scottish Premiership, reside on Sky Sports activities
