Rangers boss Philippe Clement will head into this week’s mammoth Old Firm clash with Celtic knowing that failure to emerge victorious could spell an end to his time in charge at Ibrox.
The Ibrox head honcho saw his side muster just one point from six over the festive period, as their 2-1 defeat at St Mirren was followed up by meek 2-2 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park.
Clement is yet to taste victory against Celtic during his time as Rangers, but needs one now more than ever after seeing his side win just 11 of his side’s opening 18 games in the league. Already 14 points adrift of their Glasgow rivals, the Scottish Premiership title race looks all but over.
While the Rangers board have stayed behind their man already this season after a number of poor results, many feel a failure to beat Celtic on January 2 could signal an end to his time at head coach of the club, with a list of candidates already being drawn up by the bookies.
But who is the favourite to be the next Rangers manager if Clement is to be sacked? Here, gambling.com provide the latest odds*.
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5. Steven Gerrard - 5/1
His lack of success, combined with Rangers' own lack of progress, since the duo parted ways means he will likely always be linked to any potential vacancy at Ibrox. Currently earning big bucks managing Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, would he want to return for a second stint in Govan - and would he be welcomed back after the manner of his departure to Aston Villa? | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Stephen Robinson - 9/2
Has taken both St Mirren and Motherwell into Europe on tiny budgets and has a solid reputation in the Scottish Premiership. But would Rangers see him as the man to revive their fortunes? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 4/1
Out of work for three years, the ex-Manchester United boss has been loosely linked with numerous clubs in recent months. | IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images Photo: IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images
8. Gary O'Neil - 7/2
Had started to build up a strong reputation as a head coach after good spells at both Bournemouth and Wolves, however, a desperately bad run of form at Molineux this season saw him relieved of his duties earlier this year. Could he rebuild his reputation at Ibrox? | Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images Photo: Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images