Sacking Philippe Clement is necessary, but “not enough” according to a statement from the Union Bears.
The Rangers fan group have launched a stinging attack on the Ibrox board after the Light Blues slipped 15 points behind Celtic in the Premiership table – a bigger gap than before a 3-0 win over their rivals two weeks ago. Now the fed up ultras have called out club chiefs, as well as the current playing squad in a bruising assessment ahead of Sunday’s home clash with St Johnstone.
It read: “Our club is being destroyed by incompetence, and a board that has lost all respect for the supporters who built this legacy. The time for action is now. For years, the board and the club’s owners have shielded themselves behind the failures of management teams, using them as scapegoats to mask their own lack of vision, leadership and respect for us. We cannot stand by any longer.
“The playing squad, particularly the senior players, must also shoulder some responsibility. They look set to see off yet another manager, consistently falling short of the expectations that come with wearing the Rangers jersey. Their lack of accountability on the pitch mirrors the failings we see in the boardroom.
“While the dismissal of Philippe Clement is necessary, it is not enough. The deeper issue still remains: a board that has failed to match the ambition, pride, and standards of our club. They have squandered opportunities, mismanaged resources and disrespected the support.
“The loyalty of the Rangers support should not be treated as a free pass for failure. We are the lifeblood of this club, and cannot sit back while the board tarnishes its legacy. The time for excuses is over. It’s time for accountability, transparency and leadership worthy of Rangers. This weekend, the Rangers support must unite and demand change. Union Bears, No Surrender.”