Steven Naismith reveals Philippe Clement talks as Hearts boss soaks up ‘gold’ wisdom
According to Steven Naismith, conversations he has with Philippe Clement, the manager of Rangers, are like gold nuggets for a new manager. However, the Hearts manager is optimistic that he can exact a significant blow on the Belgian at Ibrox today in order to avenge the Premiership silver.
When Naismith talked before his side’s journey over the M8, he couldn’t contain his admiration for his opposite number. After winning three league titles in Govan under Walter Smith, the former Light Blues striker argued that Clement is the exact manager Rangers need to push standards and results.
By winning just one of his 19 league games in charge and closing an eight-point deficit at one stage, he has already demonstrated that.
overtake Celtic to take the top spot. Naismith, meanwhile, thinks the third-place Hearts can extend their own incredible 12-game unbeaten streak and make it two losses in 20 games.
“We’ve faced his Rangers team three times, and he’s been a good, older manager for someone like myself,” he stated. He speaks to you, is personable, and gives you his full attention. That’s gold for any young manager. It has so much worth to it.
“His teams exhibit his personality. It is up to us to handle that and consider how we can harm them. They are playing well, so it will be difficult, and the manager has undoubtedly stepped in and put his stamp on everything.
“It’s evident in their performances, his interactions with the players, and his honesty.”
For a team like Rangers, you need a manager like that. The excellent outcomes can be attributed to this.
“We are aware of the challenges ahead, but for now, we must keep doing what we have done. How we approach each game. That’s how we think the outcome will come about.
On their most recent visit to Ibrox, the Jambos were devastated to lose 2-1; they had let up a James Tavernier penalty in the 90th minute, and Clement’s team struck again in the 93rd minute to seal the victory.
But in the 16 games that followed, they won 13, lost 2, and are now closer to the top of the table—the Gers—than Kilmarnock, who are in fourth position.
Kyosuke Tagawa is returning from injury, and Naismith knows how important it is to earn the first
The strain in the Ibrox stands will increase with this afternoon’s goal. “We have the same demand at home,” he remarked. Our supporters can be demanding, and we understand how it feels to not be winning by halftime. There, it is the same. We’ll make mention of it, but in the end, it won’t help us win.
The previous time, we were defeated by the narrow margins. This may be the same; we could play incredibly well, yet we lose by a single second.
Do we win, tie, or lose? Who knows, but we’ll go in with a fight, a passion, and a focused understanding of what needs to be done. We’ve demonstrated that there is a shift in mindset with us right now.
In December’s 2-0 victory at Celtic Park, Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley scored a spectacular free kick to ignite a remarkable run that has seen Naismith’s team accumulate 28 points from their previous 30 games.
Gaining a victory at Ibrox would make a bold statement and prepare Hearts admirably for the Edinburgh derby in Gorgie on Wednesday.
“It would be huge,” he stated. We have made tremendous progress if you compare where we were at the start of the season to where we are today.
If we could go and get a result, it would be huge, and I believe we can. They’re currently in a title race with Celtic, and they’ve performed admirably to win their noses
Thus, the location will be lively. In addition to being an extremely thrilling game, there will be a fantastic atmosphere. What a wonderful chance we have this week. Heading home to Celtic after the derby then away to Ibrox. What an opportunity it is for you to go obtain something.
“Everyone is beginning to see that we have the confidence to go and genuinely do it, but we still believe we are good enough to do it and always will.”
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