Our man Andy Newport has his say in the current situation at Ibrox
Once upon a time, it would take a banner parade round Ibrox to force unpopular figures off their perches atop the Marble Staircase.
“After 55 titles you took your eye off the ball - time for a change,” read a display that emerged from the section housing the Union Bears during a league win over Kilmarnock just days after Michael Beale’s side had lost yet again to Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic in the 2023 Viaplay Cup final. But when the strain of a shambolic summer and early exit from the Champions League became too much for his health, the chairman also opted to vacate. Now director of football operations Creag Robertson is the latest to depart, further adding to the impression around Ibrox that an already rudderless ship is listing at an increasingly dangerous angle.
But even with the Copland cock-up sorted after a costly month-long flit to Hampden, balls continued to be dropped off the field at Ibrox. Boss Philippe Clement was left visibly angered when a visa gaffe meant striker Hamza Igamane was prevented from flying out with the team for last month’s Europa League win in Malmo. "I was not happy about that, clearly not,” blasted the Belgian after the game. “There were issues with his passport.
Champions League Europa League Peter Lawwell Celtic FC John Bennett James Bisgrove Philippe Clement Hamza Igamane Ibrox Stadium Stewart Robertson Ross Wilson Michael Beale
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