Philippe Clement spoke proudly of a “massive achievement” after Rangers reached the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin scored with a header in the 21st minute and fit-again winger Vaclav Cerny doubled that lead soon after the break with a drive.
Philippe Clement is looking for Rangers to do “something special” when they visit Old Trafford on Thursday night. The Belgian boss was speaking after a Cyriel Dessers hat-trick and goals from Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland gave the Light Blues a comfortable 5-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth-round win over Highland League club Fraserburgh at Ibrox.
Rangers boss Philippe Clement has spoken of his pride at the team’s “massive achievement” in reaching the last 16 of the Europa League. The Ibrox side defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 in their final League Phase game, with Nicolas Raskin and Vaclav Cerny scoring the all-important goals.
Rangers face Manchester United in the Europa League as both sides look to take one step closer to a place in the last 16
Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers have all learned who they could play in the next stage of the Europa League following the conclusion of the league phase. United and Tottenham both started the gameweek within the top-eight and made sure of their automatic progression to the last 16 by winning their respective games on Thursday evening.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement revealed his pride at how the team competed with Manchester United – and admitted players were “gutted” at losing a late goal in the 2-1 defeat.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement wants his players to go to Old Trafford with ambition. It will be the first meeting between the two clubs since 2010 when United won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Wayne Rooney. United won’t have Rooney this time and Clement will be hoping his side can take advantage of their opponent’s questionable form.
PHILIPPE CLEMENT says Rangers are aiming to do something special against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Gers take on the English giants in their next Europa League clash on Thursday. They’re
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers secured direct passage to the UEFA Europa League round of 16 with Matchday 8 wins.
Rangers have announced that 18-year-old academy attacker Findlay Curtis has signed a new contract at Ibrox. Reports earlier in the week suggested Rangers were set to tie Curtis down on a new deal and Philippe Clement admits he’s ‘delighted’ to get the contract signed.
Philippe Clement was left with mixed emotions after his Rangers side suffered a heartbreaking late defeat to Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday. ( More Football News) Jack Butland's comedy own goal had Rangers up against it at Old Trafford before Alejandro Garnacho hit the post and Harry Maguire wastefully headed wide.
When Butland joined Rangers from Crystal Palace 18 months ago, there were big shoes to fill. He was replacing Allan McGregor, a goalkeeper with 487 appearances for the club and 11 major titles, who specialised in producing memorable European displays.