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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9. Kevin Muscat - 3/1
Thought to have been close to the running when Philippe Clement was given the job, could Rangers look at the Australian head coach again if they decide to part ways with the Belgian boss? | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Derek McInnes - 11/5
A former Rangers player with a track record for helping other Scottish Premiership clubs punch above their weight? McInnes is often mentioned as a potential Rangers manager, but is yet to be seriously considered. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Steve Cooper - 2/1
A success at both Nottingham Forest and Swansea City, his short and ill-fated spell with Leicester City recently does not appear to have damaged his reputation too much. He is second favourite to be Rangers' next manager. | Julian Finney/Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images
12. Russell Martin
The former Rangers and Scotland defender saw his reputation take a hit this year when he was relieved of his duties at Southampton after winning just one of the Saints opening 16 league games. Could Rangers be the ideal place to rebuild his reputation? He's the current favourite to replace Philippe Clement, should he be dismissed. | Dan Istitene/Getty Images Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images