Some managers lift weights, others lift trophies…

Philippe Clement made an impression recently with theRangers supporters on social media as a clip of him working out in the gym went viral. Big Phil is currently giving Todd Cantwell a run for his money in the attention seeking stakes on some forms of social media but perhaps not on TikTok.

Found the full Philippe Clement eye of the tiger video 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ltYtbQ7NBc

— 🇮🇪 (@Iwata_beadored) June 8, 2024

The bears, bless them, all watched on in awe as the big Belgian showed his strength by lifting an array of weights. They were instantly smitten as Philippe flexed his muscles and made the Ibrox supporters feel good about themselves after such a disappointing campaign that promises so much yet delivered so little.

Each to their own I suppose. If it makes them happy then that’s all that matters. They haven’t had much to cheer about recently after all.

But our very own Brendan Rodgers, while not as lively in the weight lifting department more than made up for that disappointment by lifting trophies and enjoying some time on his Spanish holidays with another former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Three guys out in the Spanish sun, two magnificent managers and one fun pic…Great to see Brendan and Jurgen looking so relaxed and enjoying themselves… pic.twitter.com/XMdgFSo4RQ

— Steven Beacom (@StevenBeacom5) June 8, 2024

Yes, Brendan, like that other elite manager Jurgen is a serial winner. He proved that in his first spell at Celtic, and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down in his second spell as he led the club to a League and Scottish Cup double.

Some managers lift weights, and some lift trophies, and I know which one I prefer.