Rangers announce new interim management team following Clement departure

Barry Ferguson will take charge of the Rangers first-team for the rest of the season following the sacking of Philippe Clement.

The club announced their interim management team until the end of the season on Monday.

Issame Charai, Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor will be part of Ferguson’s backroom staff for the next three months.

Rangers also confirmed that coaches Alex Rae, Colin Stewart and Stephan van der Heyden are also departing alongside Clement.

CEO, Patrick Stewart, said: “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.

“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.”