Following Rangers’ surprising loss to Ross County on Sunday, Heart and Hand Podcast host David Edgar criticized manager Philippe Clement’s tactics during the game.
Expressing his frustration on Twitter, Edgar didn’t mince words, labeling Clement’s actions as “pathetic” and asserting that the manager needs to “take responsibility” for the 3-2 loss. Despite going into halftime with a 1-0 lead, Rangers couldn’t maintain their advantage, succumbing to a second-half comeback from Ross County that dealt a severe blow to their title aspirations.
“Pathetic again,” remarked Edgar. “Manager needs to take responsibility here, changes too late.” He suggested that Clement’s failure to make timely adjustments might have cost the team dearly, especially considering their lackluster performance in the first half.
Pathetic again. Manager needs to take responsibility here, changes too late.
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It was evident that the Gers manager was displeased with his team’s display, as they were back on the pitch early for the second half, indicating that some stern words were exchanged during the break.
Some experts say Rangers manager Clement might have made a mistake with his starting lineup. He changed four players from the team that drew with Celtic. Clement had been praised for getting Rangers back in the title race, but losing games they should win hurts. It’s especially disappointing considering how well they were doing just a few weeks ago.