Philippe Clement is well aware the Rangers faithful are trudging about like bears with sore heads, writes Andy Newport in Venlo.
But the Ibrox gaffer isn’t quite so certain that the pessimistic punters know the full extent of the work being done in an attempt to cheer them up.
A combination of last year’s failed treble bid, an uninspiring transfer window and the mother of all construction cock-ups that will force his side to flit to Hampden for an as-yet-unspecified period of time has dropped a mighty dollop of despair on the doorstep of Edmiston Drive.
Instead of excitement ahead of the new season, it’s a sense of dread that is sweeping through the support as they brace themselves against the possibility of more pain and disappointment.
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