Rangers boss Philippe Clement is facing calls for his sacking after an ‘unacceptable’ weekend performance against second-tier Queen’s Park saw them dumped out of the Scottish Cup at Ibrox.
Sebastian Drozd’s 69th minute goal, followed by a missed penalty by James Tavernier in injury time, condemned Rangers to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat, as the Spiders completed one of the biggest shocks in Scottish Cup history in Govan.
Booed off the park by the angry home support, Rangers captain Tavernier called the performance ‘unacceptable’ and called on the entire team to take accountability for the result, while Belgian head coach Clement vowed to fight on, saying: “I understand that the fans are in emotions now. I know a lot of fans were on my side three hours ago. I know that. So now are the emotions of this game and I totally understand that because I'm also angry and frustrated about that, about this result and going out of the Cup because it was one of our big goals and our shortest chance to go to win a trophy this season.”
However, with patience wearing thin within the fanbase, bookies have put together the odds for next Rangers manager.*
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5. Rob Edwards - 4/1
Was rated as one of the hottest young coaches in the UK after guiding Luton Town to the English Premier League in his first season in charge. A disastrous start to this season with the Hatters saw Edwards agree a mutual departure in December though, and he is now looking for his next challenge. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Steve Cooper - 3/1
The talented Welsh head coach did a sterling job with Nottingham Forest before he was sacked last year - some would say - unfairly. Took over Leicester City in the summer, but was sacked after just three months in charge following a poor run of results. His reputation remains in tact though, and he would be an ambitious appointment should Rangers choose to dispose of Clement. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Kevin Muscat - 11/4
A link that just won't go away, the Australian head coach has built a strong reputation after impressive stints in his country and the J-League. Would he be the right fit for Rangers, though? | Fred Lee Photo: Fred Lee
8. Sean Dyche - 5/2
Adored by Burnley fans after he long stint in charge of the Turf Moor club, Dyche didn't find Everton fans quite so welcoming, and he was sacked at Goodison Park earlier this year after a run of poor results. Would be seen as a positive move, based on his no nonsense approach and previous success in the English Premier League. | Michael Steele/Getty Images Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images