Philippe Clement might be Rangers wizard after all as booming entrance conjures up unlikely event – big match verdict

Philippe Clement might not think he’s the wizard Harry Potter.

But a manager who can inspire Cyriel Dessers to a standing ovation from the Ibrox crowd might just have a magic touch about them after all. The cheer received by the much-maligned Nigerian as he put a final gloss on the new manager’s debut win had a touch of the ironic about it.

But the applause the new gaffer got after a resounding triumph was as sincere as any of the furious boos that rang out during the tenure of he who shall not be named. Michael Beale’s name is mud but Clement is now flavour of the moment having quickly brought this under-performing bunch under his spell.

A Rangers team that looked lost under the Londoner suddenly appears to have the beginnings of an identity with the Belgian at the helm. It wasn’t hard to see what he’s trying to achieve with his new potion containing a dollop of high pressing, a ladle full of renewed energy and plenty of determination to get the ball forward as quickly as possible.

The challenge now is to maintain a performance the Ibrox faithful can only have found enchanting thanks to Abdallah Sima’s double and goals from Nico Raskin and fall-guy Dessers. Mind you, Hibs did their bit to make the former Genk, Club Brugge and Monaco gaffer’s first day in charge as stress free as possible.

The Edinburgh side took a risky approach to playing out from the back that encouraged Gers to chase them down. Easter Road boss Nick Montgomery may have thought this was the day to take on the hosts at their own game .

But that notion should have been knocked out them the first time Will Fish was rushed into giving away possession after collecting from David Marshall. It’s a new dawn for Gers and Dessers is hoping its a fresh start