Rangers Manager Philippe Clement’s Position Stable Amidst Speculation

Reports indicate that manager Philippe Clement is not on the verge of leaving Rangers, despite speculation circulating on Sunday, according to the Daily Record. Furthermore, Rangers are anticipated to appoint Patrick Stewart, previously an interim chief at Manchester United, as their new chief executive officer, as reported by Rangers Review. Malcolm Offord, a 60-year-old member of the House of Lords, is considered the primary candidate to assume the role of chairman at Rangers, succeeding John Bennett, according to the Scottish Sun. In player news, Rangers might secure the signing of 23-year-old Peterborough winger Kwame Poku in January, whose contract expires at the season’s end, potentially ahead of English clubs, states Football Insider. Meanwhile, Vincenzo Ierardo, assistant manager to Kevin Muscat, has affirmed that Muscat is still committed to Shanghai Port, despite renewed rumors linking him to Rangers, as per the Daily Record. During Saturday’s 4-1 victory against Hearts, Celtic striker Adam Idah reportedly had objects thrown at him after scoring his initial goal. Manager Brendan Rodgers described these incidents as “never good,” according to the Daily Record. Club Brugge striker Ferran Jutgla commented that Wednesday’s Champions League match against Celtic “looks very equal,” with the Belgian squad drawing confidence from their recent win over Aston Villa, reports the Daily Record. Regarding the Europa League, former Ibrox player Gregory Vignal stated that Thursday’s game against Nice, who employ an “aggressive, attacking style,” will be “a big challenge” for Rangers, though he believes they can exploit the French team on the counter-attack, according to the Daily Record.