Insistent Philippe Clement arrived a year ago insisting he was no magician. Well maybe he’s being harsh on himself because eight games into the new season and the Rangers boss has watched his team’s title hopes disappear in a puff of smoke.
The Ibrox faithful on the Hotline, however, their team’s latest slip up at Rugby Park could spell trouble for the big Belgian. John Bruce said: "For Rangers fans, to be six points behind Celtic after eight games is unpalatable.
To be six points behind Aberdeen after eight games is unthinkable. After, incredibly, extending his contract until 2028, it's now entirely possible that Rangers can't afford to get rid of Philippe Clement.
But can they afford to keep him? We'll soon know, with four season-defining games coming up in the next two weeks in the league, league cup and Europa League.” George McLeish added: “This is the worst Rangers team I have watched in over 60 years.