Rangers Sack CEO and Sporting Director

Rangers have dismissed chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell with immediate effect, stating the pair “do not align with the club’s vision for the next chapter.”

The decision follows a turbulent opening to the season that saw head coach Russell Martin sacked in October after just 17 games. Both Stewart and Thelwell had faced heavy criticism from supporters as performances faltered on the pitch.

Stewart, formerly chief executive at Manchester United, joined Rangers in December, while Thelwell’s appointment was confirmed in April, though he did not officially begin until departing Everton at the end of last season.

Their departures come shortly after a takeover by a US-based consortium led by Andrew Cavenagh. As part of the restructuring, director Fraser Thornton has been appointed interim chief executive while the club searches for permanent replacements.

Chairman Cavenagh explained the decision, saying: “We’ve now had six months since we became part of Rangers to assess the club’s needs as well as to get to know Patrick and Kev a bit more. Simply put, when we think about what we need in both a CEO and sporting director today, it’s different than who we think Patrick and Kev are. We want people that align with the vision for the next chapter.”

The club is now preparing for a full leadership overhaul as the new ownership group shapes its long-term strategy.