Rangers reach ‘broad agreement’ for new manager hire after 49ers Enterprises jet in
Kevin Thelwell has been tasked with hiring Rangers’ new manager after a delegation from 49ers Enterprises jetted into Glasgow for a tour of Ibrox.
Thelwell, 51, has been appointed as the Gers’ new sporting director and will begin his role in an official capacity when his contract at Everton expires on 30 June.
However, 49ers Enterprises are concerned that a new manager is needed as soon as possible due to a sizeable summer overhaul being planned and Champions League qualifiers beginning in June.
49ers and Thelwell on same page over new Rangers manager hire
Barry Ferguson hasn’t done the worst job since being named as Rangers’ interim manager. However, it looks as though Thelwell and 49ers will hire a new man from outside of the club to take the reins on a full-time basis.
The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday night (30 April) that while negotiations are still underway over a takeover, a “broad agreement” has been reached by all concerned parties that Thelwell needs to find a new manager fast.
| Name | Job role |
| Denise DeBartolo York | 49ers Co-Chairman |
| John York | 49ers Co-Chairman |
| Jed York | 49ers CEO |
| Paraag Marathe | 49ers Enterprises President |
| Collin Meador | 49ers Enterprises Vice President |
49ers technical director Gretar Steinsson is set to advise on the new full-time manager at Ibrox, with the Icelandic chief reportedly scouring Europe for a hire.
The Mail claims that while Thelwell’s contract at Everton doesn’t expire until the end of June, his duties will end on 25 May when the Premier League season finishes.
It suggests that the former Wolves chief will be able to get to work on hiring Philippe Clement’s permanent successor as early as that date. However, there’s no doubt that work will be going on in the background both in Thelwell’s spare time and for Steinsson and co at 49ers.
Who could be the next Rangers manager?
A lot of names have been mentioned since Clement was axed by Rangers in February.
Ferguson is an obvious contender, considering how well he did in Europe. However, the club’s league form – especially at Ibrox – has been horrendous.
Steven Gerrard’s name has cropped up a lot as well. It’s been recently reported that the Liverpool legend, who left Rangers for Aston Villa in 2021, is the most likely option to be hired.
Former RB Leizpig manager Marco Rose is also being mooted as a potential appointment.