8 Rangers Duds Put Up for Sale as Hotline Opens Fire on Thelwell’s “Mess”
Rangers may have pressed the reset button behind the scenes, but the aftershocks of the previous regime are still rumbling through Ibrox. With Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart now heading for the exit, many supporters believe their legacy is less a foundation for success and more a pile-up the new leadership must untangle. And according to Hotline regulars, the clean-up job is only just beginning.
John Spence of South Ayrshire captured the sentiment of a frustrated fan base this week, blasting the recruitment overseen by the departed decision-makers. *“Getting shot of Martin, Stewart and Thelwell was one thing,” he said.
“We now need to clear out Aarons, Aasgaard, Antman, Chermiti, Djiga, Fernandez, Meghoma and Rothwell whom they’ve lumbered us with, and that’s just for a start. The likes of Miovski still has something to prove.”
It’s a scathing assessment, but not an isolated one. The perceived lack of impact from several recent arrivals has amplified irritation, especially after a season where Rangers fell short on multiple fronts.
Supporters expected a recruitment overhaul last summer to produce a leaner, hungrier squad capable of reclaiming supremacy from Celtic. Instead, fans argue, the club has been left with a cluttered dressing room and too many players struggling to meet the required standard.
Among those Spence listed, some have barely featured, others have battled fitness issues, and a few have shown flashes of promise without consistency. But in the harsh glare of Glasgow football, flashes aren’t enough. With new manager and new hierarchy now shaping the next phase, decisions must be made—decisively and quickly.
Rangers’ squad trimming may be as significant as their summer additions. Offloading eight players won’t be simple, especially amid concerns over wages, market value, and finding the right buyers.
Yet the sense around Ibrox is that the squad has become bloated with projects and gambles rather than proven contributors. For a club desperate to restore clarity and competitiveness, that’s a burden the new regime can’t afford to carry.
The mention of Bojan Miovski—one of the more high-profile forwards linked with the club—reflects another key concern. Even signings with strong reputations or encouraging numbers are no longer given automatic approval by the support. After a series of mis-steps in the transfer market, trust has eroded. Fans want assurance that recruitment will be smarter, leaner, and driven by football strategy rather than scattergun necessity.
As Rangers prepare for another summer of significant change, the message from supporters like Spence rings loud and clear: clearing out the boardroom was only stage one. The squad itself needs a sharper, more ruthless recalibration.
And while the departures of Thelwell and Stewart may mark the end of one chapter, the real work—the rebuilding of a squad fit to meet Rangers’ ambitions—is only beginning.