John McGarry thinks that if Rangers stay in second or third place for an extended period of time, both the board and supporters of the team are unlikely to support Philippe Clement.

Gers are in third place with 16 points, while Celtic and Aberdeen have both won their opening seven games.

The report dated October 7th states: “If Thelin’s Dons manage to keep Rangers in the shadows, red tide could be rising and bad news for Clement.”

Clement has shot par for the course, to use the golfing terminology. Even if the championship and the Scottish Cup were cruelly lost, the praise for winning the League Cup and leading a Europa League group vanished, but there have been enough encouraging signs along the way to indicate that he’s headed in the right direction. It’s just not nearly enough to give the crew hope that they’ll reach their destination anytime soon.

For him to succeed, patience and time are essential. Although most supporters and the board still support him, the Rangers’ current position as second in the table is unsustainable, and it won’t last long if they finish third.

Philippe Clement must turn things around quickly at Rangers

From a tactical standpoint, the Belgian needs to develop a more reliable strategy that wins games and does it with conviction in order to win back the trust of the supporters.

To offset the strong performances of opponents, this may entail honing his defensive setup to guarantee less mistakes and a more dynamic attacking play.

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In order to prevent the kind of surrenders saw in past derbies, Clement should also concentrate on strengthening the team’s mental toughness, especially in crucial games.

Maintaining support during a transitional era requires patience and understanding, which might be fostered by engaging the fans through clear communication about his vision and progress.

Making ridiculous explanations after games in press conferences is not going to land with the fanbase as they’re watching the same match as he is.

In the end, shutting down detractors and keeping his job at Ibrox will depend on his winning championships or, at the very least, having great results in national and international tournaments.