Philippe Clement has a message for those Rangers fans who leave Ibrox early.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement says that for the duration of the current campaign and beyond, he wants Ibrox to be completely occupied.
The Belgian wants the early Ibrox departers, dubbed the Subway Loyal, to make every effort to stay in their seats and cheer for the team at the conclusion of games since he now recognizes a strong bond between the players and the supporters.
With only a few minutes remaining, it’s not uncommon to see Ibrox half empty as thousands of fans make sure they can avoid the worst of the traffic in Govan and the city center after the game.
However, with Rangers and Celtic tied for first place in the Scottish Premiership, Clement believes his first team needs all the support they can get from the stands and only wants the Ibrox crowd to remain longer because “every second” matters.
Philippe Clement message to Rangers fans
Philippe Clement was quoted in the Daily Record as saying: “It could (come down to goal difference).” Thus, every little assistance counts.
“I hope people can remain longer because the players go around the stadium and to every corner (to congratulate the fans) because they genuinely want to show respect to everyone who was rooting for them.
However, I am also aware that people lead private lives, and juggling all the traffic and departing buses is not an easy task. To witness the games, fans travel from all over Scotland and even abroad.
“We had a meeting a few months ago to discuss a number of issues at the club. One of the guys asked if there was any way to change the way the buses are parked because they were traveling from Northern Ireland and had to leave late, making it difficult for them to board the boat on time.
“I am aware of and cognizant of the numerous additional problems. Not everyone lives nearby, so they can all just wait.
“However, the players want to give everyone the credit they deserve for their support of the team.
“And it’s a big deal; you saw it following the last game, the player-fan engagement is now exactly where I want it to be. The players are eager to treat everyone with the respect they are due, therefore it would be best if they stayed longer.
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