The 2022-23 season was a disappointing one for the Gers as they finished second in the Scottish Premiership, 9 points adrift of Celtic, and struggled to consistently challenge for the league title. In Europe, they had a poor run in the UEFA Champions League, failing to progress past the group stage, and were eliminated early from the domestic cups. This led to the departure of manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst mid-season, which saw Michael Beale take over.