‘Rangers’ Clement backing faces ultimate test’ – gossip

Recently appointed Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart’s public backing of Philippe Clement faces the ultimate test following Sunday’s home defeat by Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup that leaves the Belgian manager facing a trophyless season unless their side win the Europa League. (Daily Record)

Queen’s Park’s 1-0 win at Ibrox means Rangers have lost a home tie in the Scottish Cup to a team from a lower division for the first time in the club’s 153-year history. (TalkSport)

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says the Ibrox club “wanted more” signings during the January transfer window and “didn’t achieve all the goals that we wanted”. (Sky Sports)

Rangers are set to enter new contract talks with 26-year-old midfielder Ianis Hagi, whose current deal ends in the summer, in the coming weeks. (Football Insider)

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