Philippe Clement: Rangers' new boss needs time while Graeme Souness' role is encouraging, says Kris Boyd
Rangers appoint Philippe Clement on a deal until 2027; new manager named two weeks after Michael Beale was sacked; Former Belgium international Stephan van der Heyden expected to be named Clement's assistant; Gers face Hibernian at Ibrox on Saturday in first game under Clement
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Sunday 15 October 2023 17:18, UK
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Kris Boyd insists his former team Rangers must give new boss Philippe Clement time to turn around the club's fortunes but believes Graeme Souness' endorsement bodes well.
The 49-year-old — who has signed a deal until 2027 — was named as Michael Beale's successor, after he was sacked two weeks ago following 10 months in charge.
Rangers chairman John Bennett and CEO James Bisgrove held talks with candidates in London but Souness, who won eight trophies during his time at Ibrox, was also involved in the process — a move backed by Boyd.
«I think the board were pretty open that Graeme was liaising with them and the meetings,» he told Sky Sports News. «He's an experienced man, he knows exactly what it takes to be a success at Rangers.
»If he's sat down and spoken to numerous candidates and decided Philippe Clement is the man, I don't think you can argue with that because he knows what it takes to manage Rangers.
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«I know football has changed, but he understands the pressures of managing this football club. It was really important Rangers got someone in for the start of the week.
»Clement has jumped to the top of the queue and it's an important period for Rangers now going forward."
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