Rangers say ‘loads of pressure’ are already on Nils Koppen following James Bisgrove’s update at Ibrox.

Rangers say ‘loads of pressure’ are already on Nils Koppen following James Bisgrove’s update at Ibrox.

Following James Bisgrove’s departure, Kenny Miller has warned Rangers’ Head of Recruitment Nils Koppen that he is under a “lot of pressure” at Ibrox. The Ibrox club’s CEO unexpectedly left the club to pursue a new footballing opportunity in the Middle East, leaving John Bennett in charge of recruitment alongside Koppen and Philippe Clement.

While the vast majority of the pair’s signings in Glasgow have been successful thus far, Sky Sports commentator Miller has stated that there is now a “obligation to win the league title” under the existing system. On Sunday (9 June), he wrote in the Daily Record, “James Bisgrove would have had a big part to play in the re-organisation of playing resources, but the CEO has decided to go to the Saudi Pro League.” “That puts a lot of pressure on Nils Koppen, the Rangers’ Head of Recruitment. However, a collaborative approach between him and the management team must take place simultaneously.

“There is an obligation to purchase Cortes.” There is also a responsibility to win the league championship. The players that join the team must be the correct sort and be able to immediately contribute. “Rangers can’t afford mistakes and they need to compensate for the fact that Celtic have more money than them, but without being railroaded into deals they can’t afford.”

Will Rangers and Philippe Clement beat Celtic to the Premiership title?
When you’re part of the Rangers set-up at Ibrox, you’re never not under pressure and both Clement and Koppen will know that is the case heading into the summer transfer window and the start of next season.

While the end of the campaign was disappointing from a Light Blues’ perspective, the management team were cut some slack because they walked into a mess left by Michael Beale. That will not be the case when next season rolls around.

The Gers must get their business in order, and as Miller said, Koppens bears the primary responsibility for this. He must obtain the additions to propel Clement’s team to the title; anything less would result in criticism. However, the manager will have the major responsibility. Clement needs to better his record in Old Firm games and demonstrate that he has the ability to succeed at Ibrox. These players have already ousted managers, and they will do so again if the tide does not shift.

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