Rangers have appointed their former captain Barry Ferguson as interim manager until the end of the season to replace Philippe Clement, the Scottish Premiership side said on Monday.

Rangers have appointed former captain Barry Ferguson as interim manager following the sacking of Philippe Clement. Ferguson, who has history with the club, aims to stabilize the team trailing rivals Celtic by 13 points.

Rangers Football Club has officially parted ways with manager Philippe Clement following a string of disappointing performances. The decision comes after Rangers suffered a 2-0 defeat to St Mirren, leaving them trailing Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic by 13 points.

Rangers have sacked Philippe Clement just a day after their shock defeat to St Mirren left them 13 points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic. ( More Football News) Clement's side had won each of their last five league games before Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to St Mirren.