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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Alex Rae leaves Rangers as coaches depart with Philippe Clement

Alex Rae and Stephen van der Heyden have left Rangers following the dismissal of Philippe Clement.

It's understood the pair, who were both key figures of Clement's coaching staff, have joined the Belgian in leaving. Goalkeeper coach Colin Stewart has also departed.

The Scottish Premiership giants officially announced the departure of Clement late last night.

It's expected that they will confirm a caretaker management team for the club's next game against Kilmarnock on Wednesday night.

Clement's old No.2, Issame Charai, is in line to be the front of that, with the Moroccan believed to be taking first-team training this morning.

Under-18s boss Kevin Thomson is another who could be considered before Patrick Stewart makes any further decisions on an interim boss or a permanent replacement for Clement at the end of the season.


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A club statement last night confirmed: "Rangers Football Club can confirm it has tonight parted company with men’s first-team manager, Philippe Clement.

"The club would like to put on record their sincere thanks to Philippe for his hard work and dedication during his spell in charge. A further update from the club will follow in due course."

Rangers are also in the market for a sporting director to oversee all of their football operations, including the performance of the first-team manager.

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