Clement MUST stay and it's not only Celtic fans begging Rangers to to do the right thing by fantastic Phil – Hotline

Philippe Clement remains the firm focus of attention as the savage fall-out from Rangers’ loss to Queen’s Park extends.

The Belgian is under severe fire after his team’s shock defeat by the Championship outfit in the Scottish Cup. Clement’s position is under huge scrutiny and many Hotline correspondents believe that time is already up for the manager.

Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: “Clement has to go ASAP. No way should the Ibrox board allow him to stay or allow him to spend any money rebuilding this shameful Rangers team. We thought last season league bottlers couldn’t get worse. Well they have. There has to be a clearout. Get rid of these shameful Rangers players who should not be wearing the shirt.”

Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “So Phil the lip is still hurting after last year's cup final. Get a grip. Your team lost it because they weren’t good enough, end of story. There is more bad news on the horizon. If he fails to win a trophy this season he will be gone. It’s not rocket science. His board didn’t back him in January. The hint was there.”

Gordon Black, Bonnybridge, said: “Having produced some decent performances in recent weeks with a change of playing style, Clement’s team selection was a huge error of judgement. Irrespective of the opposition, in any cup tie Rangers should field their strongest possible team. And on Sunday Cyriel Dessers, Nicolas Raskin and John Souttar should all have started. Get the job done and then give the likes of Bailey Rice and Rafael Fernandes some game time. For the club’s domestic season to be over before St.Valentine’s Day is totally unacceptable.”

William Hutchison, Aberdeen, said: “Rangers in the last 16 Europa League, beat Celtic in the last Old Firm and got the first away win in