It has been another seismic week at Ibrox. Rangers have officially cut ties with CEO Patrick Stewart and Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell, drawing a decisive line under a turbulent period that supporters had grown increasingly fed up with. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh made it clear that the pair simply did not fit the club’s long term vision, and their departures come after months of anger on the terraces and widespread concerns over recruitment, leadership, and the disastrous Russell Martin era.
Fraser Thornton now steps in as acting CEO while the board searches for new leadership. In truth, the timing says it all. Poor recruitment has haunted the club for months, and with Danny Rohl finally injecting some life, tempo, and energy back into the team, the focus naturally shifts back to a summer window that has simply not delivered value.
So with the Stewart and Thelwell chapter closed, it is only right that we take a hard look at the signings they oversaw.
Below is our Rangers transfer window ranking, from worst to best, with the context of a fanbase that demanded better and a board that finally acted.
Youssef Chermiti
An £8 million outlay that has delivered practically nothing. One goal in 13 appearances is nowhere near enough for a Rangers striker, particularly one handed a long term contract and the responsibility of leading the line in big fixtures. The physical presence is there, but the intensity and movement simply have not been. Feels miles off the standard required.
3 out of 10
Oliver Antman
A dream debut against Viktoria Plzen had many believing Rangers had pulled off a clever bit of business. Since then he has tailed off badly. There are flashes of creativity, but nothing sustained, and his contributions have dipped as the team’s tempo increased under Rohl. Needs far more end product.
4 out of 10
Thelo Aasgaard
Arrived with a big reputation, but has struggled badly for consistency. Drifts out of games, does not impose himself, and has yet to find the intensity needed to thrive at Ibrox. The talent is there, but the reliability is not. Very much a work in progress, and the jury remains out.
4 out of 10
Max Aarons
A loan spell best forgotten. Played out of position to start with, sent off in a crucial Champions League qualifier, and has never really settled after that. A late winner against Livingston is his sole high point. Rohl has overlooked him for long stretches, which says plenty.
2 out of 10
Djeidi Gassama
The clear standout from the Stewart plus Thelwell era. Signed for just £2.2 million and hit the ground running with four goals in his first four matches. His form has cooled, but he still looks Rangers’ most natural goal threat and has the pace, aggression, and directness that Rohl values. Working with the gaffer again should only help him kick on.
7 out of 10
Bojan Miovski
Expected to replicate his Aberdeen form, but has looked a shadow of that player so far. No goals under Rohl tells its own story and he appears to be playing catch up fitness wise. There is still a poacher in there, but Rangers need far more urgency and sharpness from him.
5 out of 10
Joe Rothwell
A huge disappointment. His pedigree suggested he would be a steady, experienced midfield option, but he quickly fell out of favour under Martin and has barely featured under Rohl. On a top bracket wage and offering little influence, this one has backfired badly.
2 out of 10
Mikey Moore
One of the brightest young prospects in England, yet his early weeks at Ibrox could hardly have gone any worse. Since Rohl’s arrival he has grown in confidence and started to show why Tottenham rate him so highly. There is real potential here, but he needs games, rhythm, and continued trust.
6.5 out of 10
Nasser Djiga
A nervy, error prone defender who looks nowhere near comfortable. The Livingston match summed his spell up, with another scattergun showing. Thankfully he is only on loan, because Rangers need composure, not chaos, at the back.
3 out of 10
Emmanuel Fernandez
A £3.5 million investment who barely kicked a ball before being thrown into the mix against Livingston. Scored from a header but was fortunate to escape punishment for a clear handball. Still settling and still adapting. Needs minutes, but expectations should be tempered.
4 out of 10
Derek Cornelius
A surprise late arrival who quickly offered calmness, aerial strength and a presence in both boxes. Not flawless, but generally dependable until injury struck. A useful contributor but availability remains a concern.
6 out of 10
Jayden Meghoma
Thrown into the fire far too early. The Brentford loanee has talent and a good engine but has been overexposed due to the lack of a senior left back. Mistakes happen, but he is not the root of Rangers problems. With better protection and less pressure he could develop into a strong player.
5 out of 10
Final Verdict on the Stewart plus Thelwell Window
In truth, this recruitment drive goes a long way towards explaining why sweeping changes were made at board level.
Too many gambles, too many players signed without considering Rangers’ need for immediate quality, and nowhere near enough intensity or physical robustness. Gassama and Moore look like they might become success stories under Rohl, but the rest have fallen short.
The sacking of Stewart and Thelwell is a clear sign that the board know the club cannot afford another failed window. Rohl’s system demands energy, pressing, and consistency, and the next set of appointments behind the scenes must reflect that.
Fresh leadership is coming, and it has to be better than what we have seen.
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