Rangers’ season has taken another hit as former midfielder Derek Ferguson believes manager Philippe Clement is losing support in the Ibrox dressing room. Following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen at Pittodrie, the Light Blues now trail behind rivals Aberdeen and Celtic by nine points, facing a tough climb to secure second place this season.
With the recent release of the club’s annual accounts revealing a concerning net loss of £17.2 million, Rangers fans are voicing their frustration. Calls for Clement’s departure have grown, with former striker Kris Boyd among those demanding a managerial change. Despite the mounting pressure, Clement remains resolute, insisting he can turn things around and, in a surprising claim, suggested that Wednesday’s loss was one of Rangers’ strongest performances this season.
The Belgian manager’s remarks have left fans puzzled, with some wondering if he truly grasps the struggles the team faces. Derek Ferguson, a Rangers veteran, expressed his concerns, stating that Clement’s outlook seems increasingly disconnected from reality.
“I think he’s starting to lose the players. He’s losing me,” Ferguson told BBC Sportsound. “When he first came in, I was impressed by how he shook things up, but now it feels like he’s watching a different game than the rest of us.”