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Stewart Wilson

Everything Philippe Clement said in Rangers financial report word-for-word

Today, Rangers released their latest set of financial results in a report that cited record revenues but a loss of £17.2 million.

Alongside a statement from interim chairman John Gilligan, manager Philippe Clement reflected on an "eventful" 14 in charge at Ibrox.

Reflecting on his time in Glasgow so far, Clement touched on everything from lifting the Scottish League Cup to cutting the club's wage bill and bringing through young players into the Rangers first-team.

Here's everything the Rangers manager said, word-for-word…


Everything Philippe Clement said in Rangers financial report

"It is my pleasure to be once again addressing you in our annual report as the manager of Rangers Football Club.

"I have now been part of one of the most iconic names in world football for just over a year and I can’t tell you how much of an honour it has been for me to be part of this club.

"It has been an eventful 14 months since I arrived in Scotland and we were able to secure my first piece of silverware as the Rangers manager when we defeated Aberdeen in the League Cup final.

"That day will always hold special memories for me and it is one I am keen to repeat again and again in the months and years ahead.

"People I spoke to before coming to the club told me about the passion of the supporters and I have fallen in love with Rangers, the city and Scotland in general.

"We have gone through a substantial rebuild over the summer with 16 players leaving the club - some who had been part of the team for many years.

"There have been also a lot of changes behind the scenes and in the boardroom. We had several talks with the people stepping in and the vision and alignment is shared by everybody.

"We had to build a younger squad this season who have potential and cut the wage bill. But we are determined to achieve success and make a new foundation for this club to build upon.

"I always admitted it would take time for the team to grow and that has proved the case.

"However, I believe we are now beginning to see real signs of progression from the players and I am confident they will continue to grow and develop going forward.

"As a club we are stronger when we are all pulling in the one direction. That means everyone from the chairman, the board, the players, staff and the supporters - who make such a difference to the team.

"Thank you for the support you have shown myself, the staff and players, and we are determined to repay you."

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