‘Absolute disgrace Rangers are in this position’ – what now for Philippe Clement?

“It is performed. It is over to Patrick Stewart now. This will’t proceed, it is not possible.”

Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd pulled no punches in his Sky Sports activities post-match verdict as Clement once more insisted his aspect will return, regroup and get better.

The Belgian boss additionally reiterated this can be a new, younger squad, hampered by accidents.

The latter can’t be doubted – although Dundee have 10 first-team gamers out themselves – however Clement has now been assembling his group for over a yr.

Rising pains are not an excuse.

So what, if any, progress has been made throughout Clement’s reign?

He had a maintain on one piece of silverware within the League Cup however misplaced that final month within the controversial remaining defeat by Celtic.

When he took over in October 2023, Rangers’ metropolis rivals have been seven factors clear.

At this level final season, the vacation spot of the trophy was nonetheless a doubt. This January, Celtic Park has already been punched into the satnav.

Sure, Clement lastly defeated Celtic on 2 January at Ibrox however, since then, he is seen his aspect drop 4 factors. One step ahead, two steps again.

“You’ll be able to discuss progress, there’s none,” Boyd fumed. “You completely destroyed Celtic every week in the past, and also you’re struggling for confidence?

“There have been no confidence struggles going into the Celtic recreation. It might’t simply be a one-off.”