Rangers manager Philippe Clement faces mounting pressure to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window. But with financial constraints and a restless fanbase, will Rangers find the resources needed to turn their season around?
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The Journals on PLZ Soccer takes a deep dive into the challenges facing Clement and Rangers' transfer strategy.
Key Talking Points in Today's The Journos:
Philippe Clement’s Challenges as Rangers Manager
Clement’s tenure has been a rollercoaster, with flashes of potential overshadowed by inconsistency in domestic fixtures. The panel discusses:
The lack of squad depth limits rotation.
Clement's ability to inspire confidence despite recent setbacks.
Whether Clement is on a "game-by-game" judgment by fans, or if the board will back him long-term.
Rangers’ Financial Constraints
With reports of a £17 million loss in the latest accounts and efforts to raise £8 million, Rangers are under financial pressure. The panel explores:
How these constraints impact Rangers' January transfer window.
Whether Clement can offload high earners like Cyriel Dessers to free up resources.
The challenge of competing with Celtic’s financial advantage and player trading model.
Rangers FC Transfer Targets and Strategy
Rangers’ approach to the January market will be critical.
Potential Arrivals: Clement’s need for creative players to break down packed defences in domestic games.
Will short-term fixes like Johnny Evans or other low-cost options be enough?
Player Sales: Can Rangers sell promising players like Abdallah Sima or Nicolas Raskin for significant fees to fund new signings?
The Europa League Factor: A knockout game could provide much-needed revenue and justification for investment.
Fan Expectations and Board Pressure
The Rangers fanbase is increasingly vocal about the team’s performances. The panel debates:
Whether the board can afford to keep Clement if results don’t improve.
The balance between appeasing fans in the short term and building a sustainable, long-term strategy.
How Celtic’s dominance continues to cast a shadow over Rangers’ decision-making.
📢 Join the Discussion:
What are your thoughts on Philippe Clement’s leadership so far? Should Rangers focus on offloading players, or invest heavily in January despite financial constraints? Who would you like to see brought into the squad? Share your opinions in the comments below!
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The latest Celtic and Rangers transfer news and rumours
Brendan Rodgers slams Celtic fans singing Keiran Tierney
Elon Musk wants to buy Liverpool Football Club - why are football clubs a billionaire's 'play thing'?
David Moyes is linked with a number of clubs - why is Moyes an unglamorous manager?
Aberdeen FC's form slumps - will the January transfer window turn things around?
Philippe Clement's record as Rangers manager - will the Rangers board sack him?
Football fans 'sense of entitlement' - Why do Celtic, Rangers, West Ham and Tottenham fans feel entitled to good results?
The Journos Highlights:
00:00 Intro - The Journos
01:56 Brendan Rodgers vs Celtic FC fans - "Celtic fans have a sense of entitlement"
09:06 Greg Taylor vs Keiran Tierney - "Tierney is a big gamble for Celtic"
17:31 Celtic FC January Transfer Window 2025 - "Europe is where Brendan Rodgers will be judged"
19:40 Philippe Clement Rangers - "Clement lacks depth in his squad and injury problems"
24:27 Rangers January Transfer Window 2025 - "Dessers will go along with 7 players"
28:01 Philippe Clement Rangers Record - "There's no appetite to sack the manager"
37:29 Jimmy Thelin Aberdeen Tactics - "Teams have worked it out"
40:33 Aberdeen January Transfer Window - "You hope Thlin can do a Postecoglou"
46:13 David Moyes - "An unglamorous manager nobody wants"
55:17 Elon Musk Buying Liverpool FC - "Football clubs are billionaires play things"
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