Philippe Clement says talks with Rangers board have been as normal despite pressure

Rangers boss Philippe Clement doesn't believe the backing from CEO Patrick Stewart and the club's board has changed this week.

Many supporters have called for the Belgian to be sacked after they were dumped out of the Scottish Cup by Championship side Queen's Park on Sunday.

Clement said after the game he did not expect to have talks regarding his future in the days following despite increased pressure on his position.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's visit to Tynecastle to take on Hearts, the 50-year old says all discussions have been as normal in the last few days.

He said: "I spoke with Patrick, like after after every game. So nothing special in comparison with other weeks.

"Not one manager in the world has guarantees - maybe Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, which he deserves after all the things he did in a long spell there.

"That's part of football, but we spoke about the game and that the result didn't reflect the game."

Clement admitted abuse from supporters he received when leaving Ibrox after the game on Sunday did get to him.

He said: "It hurts of course. The things I like about this job is doing things with people together.

"We have already some amazing moments of synergy with the fans. Amazing moments at Ibrox.

"This was clearly a bad moment and, of course, I saw the video also. I didn't know people were making a video.

"I understand the frustrations of people," Clement said. "It's difficult for me to say where the line is because it's something personal. Two weeks ago, for one manager the line was crossed and he stopped.

"It's clear for me that I am here, that I want to fight for this club and to continue to develop this team and not to have results like that again.

"It doesn't mean that the moment doesn't hurt."

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