Kevin Thelwell Begins Role as Sporting Director at Rangers FC
In a significant development at Rangers FC, Kevin Thelwell has commenced his role as Sporting Director, marking a new era for the club. According to a report on www.rangers.co.uk, Thelwell, 51, arrived at the Rangers Training Centre on his first day, following a successful stint with Premier League side Everton.
Thelwell’s appointment comes just 72 hours after the club’s majority ownership changed hands to a consortium of investors led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises. Speaking on his first day, Thelwell expressed his excitement about joining Rangers, particularly at such a pivotal moment in the club’s history. As quoted on www.rangers.co.uk, Thelwell said: "It’s a great honour to be joining Rangers, particularly at such an exciting moment in the club’s history. While there has been significant work going on in the background prior to my arrival, that naturally accelerates from today, and top of the priority list will be the appointment of a new Head Coach for our men’s first-team."
Thelwell’s primary focus will be on delivering a new Head Coach for the men’s first-team, with the search progressing well. He aims to conclude the process in the coming days, stating: "My focus is on delivering that, with discipline and ambition. We’ll give everything to move this club forward as quickly and sustainably as we can." www.rangers.co.uk reports that Thelwell will work closely with Dan Purdy, who has joined Rangers as the new Technical Director.
Purdy, who arrives from Everton, has been part of the football department since 2014 and has held various roles across scouting and analysis. Most recently, he served as Head of Recruitment. He will now lead on all aspects of Rangers’ recruitment and talent identification pathway, spanning the men’s, women’s, and academy programmes. www.rangers.co.uk also confirmed that Nils Koppen will be leaving his role as Technical Director, having played an important part in reshaping the club’s football operations over the past 18 months.
Koppen will leave with thanks from the club for his contribution and professionalism, and best wishes for the future. To support a smooth handover, Koppen is currently working closely with Thelwell and Purdy. The changes at Rangers FC signal a new era for the club, with Thelwell and Purdy expected to play key roles in shaping the team’s future.
The appointment of Thelwell and Purdy has generated significant interest among fans, with many eager to see the impact of these new arrivals on the team’s performance. As reported on www.rangers.co.uk, Thelwell and his team will work tirelessly to drive the club forward, with a focus on discipline, ambition, and sustainable progress.
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