Phillipe Clement was left despondent as his team let valuable points slip away in a damaging defeat to Ross County. Despite initially taking the lead through an own goal by Jack Baldwin, Rangers were unable to maintain their advantage as a quick turnaround by the hosts saw them fall behind. Josh Sims added a third goal, with James Tavernier scoring a late penalty to salvage some pride for Rangers.
The defeat now leaves Rangers four points behind league leaders Celtic, making it impossible for them to overtake the champions even if they win their game in hand against Dundee. Clement’s frustration was evident as he stormed off the pitch without shaking hands with County manager Don Cowie. Speaking to Sky Sports, he expressed disappointment with his team’s performance and lack of urgency in the first hour of the game.
Clement emphasized the importance of maintaining consistency and focus throughout the season, despite setbacks like the one against Ross County. He acknowledged that the team fell short in their usual game plan, attributing some of the issues to distractions outside of football during the week leading up to the match.
When asked about his surprise at the team’s performance, Clement admitted to expecting more from his players and stressed the need for them to raise their level of play. As they continue their campaign, he urged the team to stay focused on football and work together to regain their form.
