Rangers Fans Fume Over Kevin Thelwell’s Irrevocable Mistakes as Hotline Buzzes with Next Manager Search Concerns
Rangers FC faces a turbulent period following the dismissal of manager Russell Martin. With the team currently struggling, fans are voicing their concerns about the future leadership of the club. The recent international break has not alleviated worries about the impending match against Dundee United. The Gers sit in an unsatisfactory eighth place after only securing one victory from their first seven matches.
Fans Call for Accountability
Supporters have expressed frustration not only with the management but also with the club’s senior executives. Many believe that Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell and Chief Executive Patrick Stewart must also be dismissed. Fans voiced their anger during a recent hotline discussion, criticizing the decision-making at the club.
- Robert McNab from Dunoon stated that Martin wasn’t the primary issue, highlighting Thelwell’s major missteps.
- He specifically mentioned three significant blunders attributed to Thelwell:
- Hiring Russell Martin as the manager.
- Investing £8 million in a player with limited goals.
- Promoting his son to a position for which he lacks the necessary qualifications.
Calls for New Leadership
Another caller, Russell Black from Banchory, emphasized that the management is not adhering to fan concerns. He suggested considering former players like Barry Ferguson or looking outside the organization for new management, specifically mentioning Kevin Muscat.
Meanwhile, Adam Peters pointed out that Thelwell and Stewart were compromising the club’s integrity. He criticized their backgrounds with poorly managed English Premier League clubs and accused them of treating Rangers as a “cash cow” for personal gains.
Managerial Candidates Emergence
The search for a new manager has narrowed to two frontrunners: Danny Rohl and Kevin Muscat. Both candidates come with significant questions regarding their qualifications. Fans highlighted that experienced managers seem hesitant to take the role given the current leadership’s reputation.
- Robert Livingstone from Palm Beach expressed disappointment, stating that the management had no backup plan.
- He remarked on Thelwell and Stewart’s self-interest, noting the unfortunate state of the team.
Potential for Change
Critics fear that holding onto Thelwell and Stewart will lead to further decline, potentially empty stadiums, and an underscored need for a strategic turnaround. Eddie Easson from Ballingry mentioned that securing a reputable manager is challenging under the current leadership dynamics.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Rangers will heed the concerns of their supporters or continue on this precarious path without addressing the leadership issues driving the club’s troubles.
