Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart has revealed Philippe Clement will remain the club’s manager despite growing pressure from supporters.
Former Manchester United chief Stewart – who took up his role at Ibrox less than a month ago – admits it would have been “the easy decision” to sack the Belgian boss following frustration from fans. However, he insists his time at Old Trafford proves constant managerial change is not effective.
Stewart did warn results must improve with no “cast iron guarantees” offered to Clement, whose side have won just three away league matches this season and go into the weekend 15 points behind Celtic. He also dismissed the suggestion that a lack of finances are behind the decision to keep the 50-year-old at the helm.
A “root and branch review of the entire football department” will begin on Monday with external assistance – lasting between six to 12 weeks – as he aims to tackle the issues that have blighted the club on and off the field in recent seasons.
He also revealed the club will look to add “one or two” players in the January transfer window with centre-back a priority they have been looking to address since December.
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