Kris Boyd has delivered a scathing critique of Philippe Clement’s future as Rangers’ head coach, insisting that a change is imperative after the team has fallen even further behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership standings.
Rangers struggled once again on the road, managing only a 1-1 draw against Dundee, which leaves them 15 points adrift of their rivals at the top of the league. The team’s lackluster away performance has become a recurring theme, with just three victories in their last ten league matches away from Ibrox. The draw at Dens Park followed a goalless second half, despite Vaclav Cerny equalizing shortly after Oluwaseun Adewumi’s opener.
The result intensified calls for a change in management, as discontent among the away fans was palpable at the final whistle. “It’s just excuse after excuse,” Boyd stated. “Rangers have a team that should dominate a match like this, yet they were hanging on.”
With only 13 points from a possible 33 away from home, Boyd labeled the performance “a disgrace.” He pointed out the inconsistency of the team, noting, “You can speak about progress, but there is none.” Referring to the team’s previous high against Celtic, he questioned how confidence could wane so quickly.
Boyd further criticized the lack of coherent strategy on the pitch, calling it “broken.” He lamented the repeated emphasis on the Celtic match being Rangers’ best performance of the season, stating, “But it can’t just be one-off, we know that.”
Despite some spending, he remarked on the evident absence of improvement within the squad, and he condemned the notion that players shouldn’t expect fatigue or increased workload. Boyd noted, “There is no progress at all. It’s done.”
The pressure is on Rangers’ management to make critical decisions. Boyd warned that if the current trend continues, fans might stop attending matches, leading to more significant issues for the club.
Chris Sutton weighed in, asserting that while Clement must be held accountable, the players also share the burden of knowledge and understanding necessary to secure victories. He identified a persistent “losing mentality” at the club, stating, “Celtic are laughing at them,” and emphasizing the shocking point gap so early in the season.
As calls for action resonate louder, the future of Philippe Clement at Rangers hangs in the balance, raising crucial questions about the club’s direction in the face of ongoing setbacks.
