Rangers have appointed Barry Ferguson as the club’s Head Coach until the end of the season.
The legendary former Rangers captain, 47, will be joined by Ibrox legends Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Alan McGregor in an Ibrox dream team backroom staff.
Moroccan coach Issame Charai, who was initially expected to take charge of the Scottish Premiership clash with Kilmarnock on Wednesday, will also be retained on the staff.
Rangers announce Barry Ferguson
Rangers have announced Barry Ferguson and the team of Ibrox legends to their backroom staff via official club channels.
In addition to the sacking of Philippe Clement, Rangers have also let go three of the Belgian’s coaching staff with Alex Rae, Colin Stewart and Stephan Van Der Heyden also departing Ibrox.
The club insist that all four men will ‘always be welcome at the club’.
Brian Gilmour will remain in situ as he looks to bridge the gap between the Rangers first-team and the club’s academy.
The Rangers dream team of ex-players are only expected to be in charge until the end of the season, with the Gers insisting a new permanent manager ‘will be appointed in the coming months’.
Patrick Stewart explains Philippe Clement sacking
Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart has also moved to explain the decision to sack Philippe Clement following the 2-0 defeat to St Mirren at Ibrox.
The now former Rangers manager has had a disastrous season domestically, conspiring to hand Celtic a sixth treble in nine seasons on a plate.
Stewart had publicly backed Clement after the shock Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park but the Rangers chief was unable to hold back the tide after defeat to St Mirren.
Stewart has explained that it’s the ‘team’s response’ the Scottish Cup exit which has forced the board ‘to conclude that action had to be taken’.
”Philippe and his team have worked tirelessly during their time in at the club and have played an important role in developing the first team’s young players,” Stewart told Rangers.
“I want to reiterate, the issues we are facing run deeper than the manager. The ongoing football review seeks to address those issues, and we will continue to implement its findings in the coming weeks and months ahead of appointing a new, permanent manager.
“When I spoke to RangersTV last week, I was clear that everyone is judged on results, and nobody will get unlimited time in any role at the club. Ultimately, the team’s response following their early exit from the Scottish Cup was a cause for deep concern, leading the board to conclude that action had to be taken now.
“I want to wish Philippe every success in the future. He is a fine man whom I have enjoyed working with in my short time here so far.
“I also want to welcome Barry back to the club. We appreciate him and his team stepping into the role at this difficult time. Myself, the board and the executive team will give them our full support for the rest of the campaign.”
