Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has been named the club’s interim head coach after the sacking of Philippe Clement.

The 47-year-old replaces the Belgian in the Ibrox hot seat despite not having been in management since resigning from Alloa Athletic three years ago.

Joining Ferguson in a new-look coaching set-up until the summer are former Rangers stars Neil McCann, Bill Dodds and Allan McGregor. Issame Charai, Clement’s No. 2, is staying on to assist the new management team.

Clement was sacked last night in the wake of the 2-0 defeat to St Mirren at Ibrox, the loss coming a week after Championship side Queens Park dumped the Glasgow giants out of the Scottish Cup on their own turf.

Confirming the news on the club website, a Rangers statement said: “Rangers Football Club can today announce Hall of Fame member and former club captain, Barry Ferguson, is to become head coach of our men’s first team until the end of the season.

“Ferguson, who won five league titles, five Scottish Cups and five League Cups across two spells at Ibrox, will be joined by coaches Issame Charai, Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor.

“As confirmed yesterday, Philippe Clement is leaving the club. In addition, Alex Rae, Colin Stewart and Stephan van der Heyden are also departing.”

Discussing Clement’s sacking, Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart said: “Philippe and his team have worked tirelessly during their time in at the club and have played an important role in developing the first team’s young players.

“I want to reiterate, the issues we are facing run deeper than the manager. The ongoing football review seeks to address those issues, and we will continue to implement its findings in the coming weeks and months ahead of appointing a new, permanent manager.

“Ultimately, the team’s response following their early exit from the Scottish Cup was a cause for deep concern, leading the board to conclude that action had to be taken now.”