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Rangers Fire Manager After Disappointing Loss, Seek Replacement

2/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rangers Football Club has parted ways with manager Philippe Clement after a disappointing 2-0 loss to St Mirren, plunging the team 13 points adrift of Celtic in the Premiership. This move comes on the heels of a string of lackluster performances, including an early Scottish Cup exit, as the club embarks on the search for its fifth permanent manager since November 2021.

History

Historical Context

Rangers Football Club's recent managerial change follows a turbulent period, echoing their 2021 title triumph after a decade-long drought. Since then, they've struggled, marking their fifth managerial switch since November 2021. This instability mirrors their historical ups and downs, including a financial crisis that saw them relegated in 2012.

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Story summary

Rangers Football Club has parted ways with manager Philippe Clement after a disappointing 2-0 loss to St Mirren, plunging the team 13 points adrift of Celtic in the Premiership. This move comes on the heels of a string of lackluster performances, including an early Scottish Cup exit, as the club embarks on the search for its fifth permanent manager since November 2021.

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