Rangers Sack Chief Executive, Sporting Director in Major Shake-Up

Rangers Football Club has sacked its Chief Executive, Patrick Stewart, and Sporting Director, Kevin Thelwell, in a sweeping overhaul of its senior management.

The decision, announced in a brief but decisive club statement, marks one of the most significant internal restructurings at Ibrox in recent years.

The move comes just months into the tenure of the club’s new American-led ownership consortium, which has been evaluating the club’s operations since completing its takeover.

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh said the dismissals were part of a “responsible change” aimed at repositioning the club for long-term success. While he acknowledged that both Stewart and Thelwell had “delivered a lot for the club,” he insisted that Rangers now requires “different things” to move forward.

Pressure had been building for weeks, with supporters voicing frustration over a poor start to the season. Rangers have struggled in both domestic and European competitions, with fans particularly critical of the club’s transfer business.

Much of that scrutiny fell on Thelwell, whose summer recruitment was widely viewed as underwhelming. His position grew even more controversial after revelations that he appointed his son to a key scouting role.

The club is also going through a turbulent period on the pitch. The sacking follows the recent dismissal of manager Russell Martin after just 123 days in charge, underscoring a broader organisational reset.

For many fans, the latest departures confirm that the new ownership is unwilling to tolerate continued decline.

To steady the ship, Rangers director Fraser Thornton has been appointed interim CEO while the search begins for permanent replacements.

Club sources say the recruitment process will prioritise competence and strategic alignment over speed, as the board aims to build a leadership group capable of restoring stability and competitiveness.

Although the abrupt exits came as a surprise, the decision signals a firm commitment to restructuring after years of mixed performances and internal tensions.

As the club prepares for its next phase, supporters will be watching closely to see whether the sweeping changes deliver the revival they have long demanded.