Breaking News:Philippe Clement slammed by pundit as footage emerges after Rangers v Hibs
Tam McManus has fired back at Philippe Clement after his comments in the Rangers v Hibs post-match press conference.
Gers won the game at Ibrox 1-0 on 29 September and managed to secure the three points as Jack Butland saved Mykola Kukharevych’s penalty.
However, Clement believes that the penalty never should’ve been given and footage has emerged of the press conference where the Belgian has demonstrated why John Souttar’s arm was in a natural position.
McManus wrote on X: “On what planet is that not a penalty for Hibs? Geez peace.”
Rangers lost a 50-50 decision but managed to win the game
Clement’s argument, supported by his demonstration in the press conference, hinges on the interpretation that Souttar’s arm was in a natural position, which under current FIFA laws could suggest it shouldn’t be a penalty.
His frustration stems from the impact such decisions can have on the game’s outcome, which is particularly galling when it feels unjust.
Conversely, McManus’s response highlights the common fan and pundit perspective that if any part of the arm, especially when it affects the ball’s path towards goal, should naturally be considered an offence and a spot kick must be given.
This was a proper 50-50 decision that ended up going against the hosts, but thankfully they managed to win the game.
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Clement is not making excuses but just explaining how Souttar had no other option but to put his hands where they were.
Butland spared Gers’ blushes and there is plenty to improve from that performance for the Ibrox outfit.
In other Rangers news, multiple meetings have been held by the club as a behind-the-scenes appointment is on the cards.
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