Norwich fans need to know these three things about Philippe Clement’s time at Rangers

Philippe Clement has made his managerial return with Norwich City, just nine months after his dismissal from Rangers.

The Belgian coach was relieved of his duties in February following a defeat to St Mirren that left Rangers 13 points adrift of rivals Celtic.

Now, supporters in Scotland will soon see Clement back on the touchline as he looks to rebuild his reputation and move on from his turbulent spell at Ibrox.

Despite the abrupt ending, Clement’s 498-day tenure in Glasgow wasn’t without its positives — and there are several things Norwich fans should know about their new boss.

A strong start at Rangers

Clement arrived in Scotland carrying an impressive résumé from his successful stint at Club Brugge, even if his 18 months with Monaco had dented his standing. He quickly restored enthusiasm at Rangers, guiding the team to a superb run of form.

Under his leadership, the Gers went 16 matches unbeaten before narrowly losing to Celtic, only to respond with another 14-game unbeaten streak.

Although they ultimately fell short against Brendan Rodgers’ side in the title race, Clement managed to revive belief and generate real momentum heading into the next season. Norwich supporters will hope for a similarly rapid turnaround in East Anglia.

He walked into chaos at Ibrox

Clement’s time at Rangers was overshadowed by instability behind the scenes. The club’s hierarchy was in flux throughout his tenure: Chief Executive James Bisgrove exited, chairman John Bennett also departed, and the team began the campaign playing away from their Ibrox home.

With poor communication and ongoing internal disputes, Clement was often left to handle the fallout alone.

This upheaval created a difficult environment, making it almost impossible for him to keep pace with Celtic, whose resources far exceeded those available at Rangers.

Clement won’t abandon his philosophy

Rightly or wrongly, the 50-year-old is unwavering in his approach. Clement insists on his team playing assertively, controlling games, and maintaining defensive solidity.

He expects standards, doesn’t tolerate excuses, and isn’t afraid to challenge his players — a style that can upset some but has proven effective throughout his career.

With Norwich currently sitting 23rd in the Championship and four points from safety, his methods will need to take hold quickly if the Canaries are to climb out of danger.