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Rangers’ Appalling Trophy Drought Makes Aberdeen Clash an Absolute Must-Win

Ibrox Noise was amused by an article we recently received regarding, of all people, Philippe Clement. We’ll say no more about the article, but it did get us thinking about the former Rangers manager as we prepare to face v…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:16 PM
Rangers’ Appalling Trophy Drought Makes Aberdeen Clash an Absolute Must-Win
Key Things to Know
  • Ibrox Noise argues Rangers must defeat Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-final to end a three-year trophy drought.
  • The writer notes Rangers have won only three trophies in 15 years, labeling the record appalling for the club.
  • Philippe Clement was the last manager to win silverware for Rangers, lifting the League Cup in December 2023.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ibrox Noise argues that Rangers' League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen is an absolute must-win fixture due to the club's prolonged trophy drought. Writer Sam Groves highlights that Rangers have not won silverware since Philippe Clement secured the League Cup against Aberdeen in December 2023, claiming that another trophyless campaign would be unacceptable for manager Derek McInnes.

Groves points out that Rangers have claimed just three trophies across the past 15 years, leaving the current squad with far less winning experience than rival Celtic. Having already eliminated Celtic to reach the semi-finals, Rangers are urged to overcome Stephen Robinson's Aberdeen and subsequently win the final against Hearts or Hibs.

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