Rangers Chiefs Stewart Thelwell Defend Roles Amid Fan Protests, Commit to Club Revival

Rangers' chairman Andrew Cavenagh has publicly backed sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart amid fan protests demanding their dismissal due to poor decision-making and the club's disappointing season start. Thelwell and Stewart have faced criticism for appointing Russell Martin, who was sacked after just 17 games, and for failing to secure preferred head coach candidates Steven Gerrard and Kevin Muscat before hiring Danny Röhl. Despite the turmoil, both executives insist they have not considered resigning and are committed to improving the club's fortunes. Thelwell acknowledged that the team's performance and new signings, including the £10 million acquisition of Youssef Chermiti, have yet to meet expectations but expressed confidence in the squad's potential and Röhl's ability to maximize it. Stewart and Thelwell emphasized their determination to work hard to regain fans' trust and restore Rangers to their rightful position. Both stressed the importance of focusing on current staff and future progress rather than past recruitment setbacks.