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

Rangers' management team for Kilmarnock clash confirmed

Rangers have appointed an interim management team ahead of the club's next game against Kilmarnock.

The match - the first after Philippe Clement - will be played at Rugby Park on Wednesday evening at 8pm.

Clement's old No.2, Issame Charai, took charge of first-team training on Monday morning.

However, it is Barry Ferguson who has been installed as the Scottish Premiership side's head coach until the end of the season.

The club legend is joined by fellow icons Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor in his coaching team. Charai also remains a part of the backroom staff.

On Monday afternoon, a club statement read: "As confirmed yesterday, Philippe Clement is leaving the club. In addition, Alex Rae, Colin Stewart and Stephan van der Heyden are also departing.

"Rangers FC would like to thank Philippe, Alex, Colin and Stephan for their contribution and commitment. They will always be welcome at the club.


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"Brian Gilmour will remain with Rangers to continue to bridge the gap between the academy and the first-team.

"The ongoing football review will continue, and a new, permanent manager will be appointed in the coming months."

Derek McInnes will be Ferguson's first game in charge in Ayrshire on Wednesday evening. 

Ferguson has been out of football management since departing Alloa in February 2022. 

“Philippe and his team have worked tirelessly during their time in at the club and have played an important role in developing the first team’s young players," CEO Patrick Stewart commented. “I want to reiterate, the issues we are facing run deeper than the manager.

"The ongoing football review seeks to address those issues, and we will continue to implement its findings in the coming weeks and months ahead of appointing a new, permanent manager.

“When I spoke to RangersTV last week, I was clear that everyone is judged on results, and nobody will get unlimited time in any role at the club. Ultimately, the team’s response following their early exit from the Scottish Cup was a cause for deep concern, leading the board to conclude that action had to be taken now.

“I want to wish Philippe every success in the future. He is a fine man whom I have enjoyed working with in my short time here so far.

“I also want to welcome Barry back to the club. We appreciate him and his team stepping into the role at this difficult time. Myself, the board and the executive team will give them our full support for the rest of the campaign.”

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