Andrew Cavenagh holds positive talks over next new Rangers arrival
Rangers are expected to appoint St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as their new chief executive officer.
The Buddies’ chief is the leading candidate to replace Patrick Stewart, who the Gers sacked along with Kevin Thelwell in late November.
Gillespie is back in the running for a role at Ibrox after snubbing the chance to succeed James Bisgrove in August 2024.
Andrew Cavenagh is also looking for Thelwell’s replacement, but it looks like the vacant CEO position at the Glaswegian outfit will have a new face first.
Jim Gillespie set for Rangers move after talks with Andrew Cavenagh
Gillespie has held positive talks with Cavenagh and could now leave St Mirren, according to The Rangers Review.
The news outlet reports on 7 January that the vice-chairman at Paisley is in the running to become the new CEO at Ibrox for the second time.
It’s been claimed that the Gers’ chief has conducted an extensive search for Stewart’s replacements, with a knowledge of Scottish football and the ability to connect with fans essential.
Cavenagh also wants his new CEO to create a strong culture at the Glaswegian outfit and someone who can operate independently.
Gillespie meets the criteria wanted at Ibrox, and it seems like a matter of time before he arrives in G51.
While no timeline has been set for the appointment, it looks like the St Mirren chief is well-placed to be one of the new faces in G51.
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Cavenagh hired Stig Inge Bjornebye as a consultant, with the former Rosenborg sporting director expected to have a say in the Gers’ recruitment strategy in the coming weeks.
The former Norway international’s arrival signals that the American owners are ready to go again in the winter transfer window with a different voice in the mix at Rangers.
Danny Rohl must be backed with the signings of quality players, as the Light Blues seem well placed to compete for the league title.
The German manager has done a brilliant job so far, but the Glaswegian outfit are yet to sign anyone for him.
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