BEARGER 1,898 Posted yesterday at 18:58 Share Posted yesterday at 18:58 From the Daily Record Rangers close to new sporting director appointment with Barry Ferguson and Nils Koppen to learn their fates The search begun by Patrick Stewart back in February is nearing the end game with the new man expected to be announced imminently SPORT Ross Pilcher 19:04, 22 Apr 2025Updated 19:35, 22 Apr 2025 Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart The appointment of a new sporting director at Rangers is imminent. Record Sport understands the new man is set to be announced sooner rather than later, having been given the tour following negotiations. CEO Patrick Stewart has been leading the process, having confirmed back in February that the hunt was on, and the new man will be in charge of the whole footballing operation at Ibrox, which needs attention. Stewart said: “We are now in the market for a Sporting Director. “That role will put someone right at the top of the football tree; an experienced football person who will be responsible for all aspects of the football club to ensure they’re working together towards fulfilling our holistic joined-up plan." Article continues below And Record Sport's Keith Jackson revealed on Hotline Live that conformation is coming, which could have different repercussions for interim boss Barry Ferguson and technical director Nils Koppen. He said: "I'm told Rangers are very close to appointing a sporting director. Really close. They know who it is they want. "Patrick Stewart is in charge of this one. I think they've got their guy and it will be announced sooner rather than later. "That's going to be fascinating, to see who it is and his beliefs, views and philosophies. Also, what he thinks about the guy that's currently sitting in the dugout. "Because if he fancies Barry Ferguson, then who knows? There's a whole load if imponderables but that will be the first thing that happens. "Rangers fans can expect an appointment in that position very soon. "Again, that kind of moves Nils Koppen a little bit further out of the equation and he goes back to doing whatever it is that he's been doing. "If Rangers were serious about it, they'd need to take a look at his handiwork, assess it and say 'I'm not sure that we really need you in charge anywhere near the recruitment side of the club.'" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,793 Posted yesterday at 19:24 Share Posted yesterday at 19:24 Regardless of who comes and goes we can all rely on Keith Jackson to be there to lead us around by the nose. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L72 139 Posted yesterday at 19:41 Share Posted yesterday at 19:41 16 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said: Regardless of who comes and goes we can all rely on Keith Jackson to be there to lead us around by the nose. Until Barry goes, and then Keith loses his source. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 6,384 Posted yesterday at 20:10 Share Posted yesterday at 20:10 (edited) Kevin Thelwell, late of Everton FC. According to the Daily Rabble, on Twitter. So, make of this what you will. (By Twitter, I mean X, of course.) Edited yesterday at 20:11 by Uilleam 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L72 139 Posted yesterday at 20:44 Share Posted yesterday at 20:44 32 minutes ago, Uilleam said: Kevin Thelwell, late of Everton FC. According to the Daily Rabble, on Twitter. So, make of this what you will. (By Twitter, I mean X, of course.) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 6,125 Posted yesterday at 20:59 Share Posted yesterday at 20:59 Looks like a Temu Frank Lampard 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 9,338 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Rangers Rumours mentioned him last week so I did a little reading about him. He was well thought off at Wolves initially and he is very well thought off at Everton both within the club and the fan-base. Source - Everton's official Reddit feed. IIRC he's "spent" £140M in transfer and recuperated over £225M. There is also a couple of good articles about him in The Athletic. Overall, seems he'd be a positive appointment. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,793 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Thelwell has a nose for a player. Mark my words. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 9,338 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Some links for anyone who's interested https://trainingground.guru/thelwell-to-step-down-as-everton-director-of-football/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Everton/s/u5qkphGUIq https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1580569/2020/02/04/spiers-wolves-thelwell-new-mendes-york/ https://www.rangersreview.co.uk/features/25108355.rangers-sporting-director-update-ex-premier-league-chief-favourite/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,892 Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Personally I’d rather Thelwell stayed at Everton a whole new chapter is opening with the new owners and new stadium. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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