Alex Rae acknowledges that Philippe Clement’s employment with the Rangers was terminated as a result of his attempt to replicate the Celtic blueprint.

Alex Rae acknowledges that Philippe Clement’s employment with the Rangers was terminated as a result of his attempt to replicate the Celtic blueprint.

 

 

 

Many Rangers managers have lost their Ibrox positions as a result of Celtic’s dominance in Scottish football. Celtic has achieved unparalleled success since 2000, and this season, the Parkhead club was acknowledged as Scotland’s most successful football team.

 

 

 

Celtic have fended off numerous challengers from Ibrox as they continue to accumulate records in their unwavering pursuit of success, now with 119 trophies and the potential to add 120 and 121 this season.

 

 

 

 

Philippe Clement, the former Rangers manager, was the most recent victim of that success at Ibrox. He was relieved of his responsibilities after the team fell 16 points behind Celtic in the league and suffered an ignominious Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park.

 

 

 

 

When discussing Clement’s departure, Alex Rae, one of his former instructors, acknowledges that his and the Belgian’s failure at Ibrox was the result of their attempt to replicate a critical Celtic blueprint. Philippe Clement was penalised by Rangers for imitating Celtic’s player-trading strategy. Rae stated on The Go Radio Football Show [28m 50s] that

 

 

 

 

“Unfortunately, when he came in, for me, it was probably a real transitional period.” She compared it to the players who left during the summer. “Connor Goldson, John Lundstram, and Borna Barisic, and there will be a debate as to whether they were approaching the end of their careers.” Kemar Roofe and his teammates had done well to secure their place in Seville and secure the league title a few years ago.

 

 

 

 

“They were attempting to establish a sustainable model by acquiring younger players and subsequently fostering their development.” Really, Celtic’s approach is comparable.However, in the process, they also drained the camp of a significant amount of experience. Also, these individuals were acquiring knowledge through practical experience. “I believe that there is a balance to be achieved by removing that much experience.”

 

 

 

 

“However, it was also necessary because the wage budget was significantly reduced during the summer.” Philippe Clement December 2023 April 2024 May 2024 2024 Scottish Cup Final September 2024 2024 League Cup Final January 2025 Record versus Celtic Celtic secures a 2-1 victory, resulting in a A 2-1 victory for Celtic.

 

 

 

 

A 1-0 victory for Celtic. Celtic secure a 3-0 victory, followed by a 3-3 draw. However, Celtic ultimately prevailed 5-4 on penalties. Rangers emerge victorious with a score Clement’s position was already precarious due to his one-in-seven ratio; however, the forthcoming Glasgow Derby at Celtic Park will be enriched by the presence of Barry Ferguson at Ibrox.