“You can’t say that, A lot of fans have already lost faith in him so I can’t see where he goes if they lose to Celtic” – Stephen McGinn blasts Philippe Clement after what he said about Celtic ahead of the Cup final on Sunday

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    Stephen McGinn has criticised Rangers boss Philippe Clement for comments he made about the club’s financial disparity ahead of crucial fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.

    Rangers are on an impressive unbeaten run, winning eight consecutive matches across all competitions, including notable victories over Nice in the Europa League and Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.

    Despite this, Clement has highlighted Rangers’ budget constraints compared to other teams, prompting some fans to accuse him of preparing excuses in advance.

    GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 04: Rangers manager Philippe Clement looks on during the William Hill Premiership match between Rangers FC and Kilmarnock FC at Ibrox Stadium on December 04, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

    Speaking on the Go Radio Football Show (10 December), McGinn was unimpressed by the remarks.

    “I don’t think you should say that, especially fresh off the back of beating Ross County. It’s never a great look when you start looking at finances,” McGinn said.

    “This week is all about Sunday for Philippe Clement. It doesn’t matter how many times you beat St Johnstone, Kilmarnock, and Spurs is a brilliant game to look forward to in isolation.

    “But for Clement and his Rangers future, it is all about Sunday. A lot of fans have already lost faith in him so I can’t see where he goes if they lose to Celtic.”

    Clement’s Excuses Add Pressure Ahead of Key Matches

    GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 04: Rangers manager Philippe Clement looks on during the William Hill Premiership match between Rangers FC and Kilmarnock FC at Ibrox Stadium on December 04, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

    Clement’s comments have drawn criticism during a period when Rangers have been rebuilding after a tough start to the 2024/25 season.

    Although results have improved, his tendency to cite external factors like finances has frustrated fans who expect a more competitive mindset.

    Rangers face a challenging week with a Europa League clash against Spurs on Thursday, 12 December, followed by a Scottish League Cup final against Celtic on Sunday, 15 December.

    The cup final is particularly pivotal, with many supporters viewing it as a defining moment in Clement’s tenure.

    NICE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 28: Philippe Clement Head coach of Rangers applauds the fans as Jefte and Nedim Bajrami react following the final whistle of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between OGC Nice and Rangers FC at Grand Stade de Nice on November 28, 2024 in Nice, France. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

    If Clement is serious about elevating Rangers to the next level, these are the matches that require results. While the team has shown improvement recently, the manager’s position remains precarious.

    A defeat to Celtic in the cup final could prove catastrophic, with many believing it would mark the end of Clement’s time at Ibrox.

    For the Belgian, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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