Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Josh McCafferty

Rangers confirm departure of key backroom figure as Patrick Stewart reacts

Rangers have confirmed the departure of key backroom figure Issame Charai. 

The Belgian joined the Ibrox club at the beginning of this year, not long before the sacking of his fellow countryman, Philippe Clement


Read more:


Now, after a mutual agreement was reached, Charai has left Rangers after less than six months. 

A statement read: "Rangers can today confirm the departure of Issame Charai from the men’s first-team coaching staff.

"Charai, who joined the club in January to assist Philippe Clement, remained on the coaching staff through Barry Ferguson’s spell in charge.

"However, following the appointment of Russell Martin as Head Coach, it has been mutually agreed for Charai to move on with the best wishes of everyone at Rangers."

CEO Patrick Stewart gave his reaction: "I want to place on record the sincere thanks of both the club and I to Issame for his work over the past six months," he told rangers.co.uk

"Through the managerial transition in February and beyond, he handled himself superbly and was a real asset to Barry and his staff during their period in charge of the team.

"As the men’s first-team moves forth into this new era under Russell, it has been agreed between the club and Issame for him to move on.

"For whatever comes next for him, I want to wish him the very best of luck. He will always be welcome back at Ibrox."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.