Ex Everton transfer guru learns Rangers fate after Toffees ally binned, Fabrizio Romano in next Celtic boss update
The latest headlines as both Celtic and Rangers prepare for seismic changes
Rangers have removed chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell from their roles at Ibrox as part of a major shake-up at the top of the football club.
The Light Blues confirmed the decision on Monday lunchtime, adding that the process for finding replacements begins immediately.
Stewart was confirmed as Rangers CEO 12 months ago and officially began working for the club a month later in December 2024, having most recently worked as Interim CEO at Manchester United. He had an 18-year-association with the Red Devils before relocating to Glasgow.
Meanwhile, Thelwell was only appointed as sporting director in April during the period when US-based businessman and now chairman Andrew Cavenagh was leading the takeover of the Ibrox side alongside 49ers Enterprises.
The new of their departures comes following a disastrous start to the 2025/26 campaign by Rangers which saw the club only win one of their opening seven matches. Thelwell in particular has been the subject of significant scrutiny for what has been widely deemed as a failed transfer window. Rangers spent in excess of £20 million on players such as Youssef Chermiti, Bojan Miovski, Oliver Antman, Djeidi Gassama and Joe Rothwell, with the bulk of that going on Chermiti at £8.5m with the forward only delivering one goal so far.
Confirming the departures, Cavenagh said: “We want people that align with the vision for the next chapter. I will not throw dirt on either of them. I think very highly of them both on personal and professional levels. It's just the reality that the club needs different things today than it did six months ago.”
Fabrizio Romano releases huge next Celtic boss update
Wilfried Nancy is on the verge of becoming Celtic’s next manager following the departure of Brendan Rodgers.
The Scottish champions have been locked in talks with the Columbus Crew head coach for over a week, but the process has been delayed by prolonged discussions over the compensation package that would be due.
Fabrizio Romano, however, believes there is no cause for supporters to be alarmed. He told Give Me Sport: “Technical things, but the verbal agreement is in place so the situation is currently considered under control.”
Nancy boasts a 50.74% win record with Columbus Crew. He has led them to one MLS Cup in 2023 and a Leagues Cup in 2024. He was also named MLS Coach of the Year for 2024 and is highly regarded in both Canada and the US having previously managed Montreal to the Canadian Championship in 2021 as well.
Martin O’Neill is currently in interim charge of the Hoops. He’s won four of his five matches since returning to steady the ship at Celtic Park.