Rangers have endured a turbulent 2024 under Philippe Clement, losing the league from a commanding position and suffering two cup final defeats to Celtic, both marred by controversial refereeing decisions.
The season started sluggishly, but recent signs suggest improvement under Clement, who is gradually instilling the right mentality and application within his squad.
With their latest victory over Dundee, the gap to Celtic has been reduced to single digits, and the upcoming New Year derby at Ibrox could reignite the title race—a prospect that may finally give fans something to cheer about.
Clement Spotted Celebrating as Rangers Make Progress
It seems Clement is already in a celebratory mood. The 6ft 3-inch Belgian was spotted enjoying himself at Glasgow’s Wunderbar cocktail bar over the weekend, blending in about as well as you’d expect given his towering frame and unmistakable bald head.
Apparently, he’s also quite fond of Gwen Stefani, adding a quirky twist to his rare night out.
For Rangers supporters, though, it’s been slim pickings in terms of celebrations since their title-winning campaign in 2021.
Clement will be hoping recent results, coupled with a promising display against Tottenham Hotspur, can reignite belief both on and off the pitch.
Clement on the Title Race
Asked recently if the title was out of reach, Clement remained focused on immediate improvements rather than lofty goals:
“We don’t need to speak about titles now, we need to speak about raising our level because we don’t have control over how many points other teams take.
“It’s totally not acceptable to lose that many points. We all know, I know, the players know so there’s hard work to be done to make that better the next couple of months.
“Frustration about losing points in a game where you have much more chances than the opponent, much more possession also.”
The quality of Rangers’ performances has improved, with better chances being created and an overall rise in their level of play. While Clement remains cautious, focusing on incremental progress, there’s a growing sense of optimism within the club.
As Rangers fans hold onto hope, perhaps they can echo Marvin Andrews’ famous words: “Keep believing!” With a determined squad and a crucial derby on the horizon, the season may yet hold something worth dancing about.