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🎥 Thelwell outlines his Rangers vision as Martin's reign begins
A summer of change highlights the blue half of Glasgow as Scottish giants Rangers welcome two new faces to Ibrox. Former Southampton manager Russell Martin will now patrol the touchline at the storied ground, while Kevin Thelwell sits above him as the new Sporting Director. Advertisement And for the first time since his arrival, Thelwell sat down to discuss his vision for the club with RangersTV as the club looks to switch gears in the hope of once again properly challenging bitter rivals Celtic at the top of the SPL. "The first week has been great," he said. "It's been busy, as you can imagine, and there's been a lot of work to do." "There have been a lot of opportunities to visit Ibrox and the training facilities, begin talking to people, and of course, we appointed a new Head Coach." "We've had a bit going on, but it's nice to, at last, get my feet under the table. I'm very much looking forward to working ahead." Advertisement On his decision to come aboard at Ibrox, Thelwell could not be more sure when it comes to taking up his new role. "It was an easy decision. Rangers are a huge football club and I've been very lucky on many occasions to be able to visit here as part of scouting and recruitment." "For me, it's an incredible football club and an incredible opportunity." "Our reality is that we've been in a low moment for a little while, but the opportunity to flip that ship is worth fighting for, which I'm very much looking forward to." As his first key decision, Thelwell was heavily involved in appointing Martin; one which he has full confidence in. Advertisement "I listened to Russell in his [unveiling] press conference and he's right: we're all going to be all in to get Rangers into a spot whereby we start to win again." "Right from the very start, it was clear to me, and the other guys involved in the process, that Russell was the standout candidate. He was outstanding." "He has a lot of experience as a manager and head coach, and over the course of that career it's been clear to see that he's sharpened that approach in his methods, in terms of technical, tactical, and also from a personal perspective." It's still very early days as the club looks to course-correct, but signs of positivity are evident and glaring. 📸 Richard Heathcote - 2024 Getty Images
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
SFA to review ‘corrupt' Rangers TV comments made by Ibrox hero in wake of Hibs ‘ghost goal' controversy
THE SFA are launching an investigation into comments made by former Rangers defender John Brown whilst appearing on the club's official TV channel. Brown, 63, sounded off on-air on Rangers TV about the failure to award Rangers a second goal against Hibs in the first half. 2 2 Nicolas Raskin had ran through and beat goalkeeper Jordan Smith to the ball, poking it under his body. The ball appeared to cross the line but referee Nick Walsh didn't signal for it and he wasn't called to review the incident by VAR. Gers interim boss Barry Ferguson later criticised Walsh for his attitude on the park and called the decision "baffling". But in the immediate aftermath of the flash point, Rangers TV co-commentator Brown was even more incredulous and his remarks could land him - and the club - in hot water. The nine-in-a-row hero branded it "corrupt", before lead commentator Tom Miller said: "Well, I'm not sure we can actually say that. "Those are not necessarily the views of Rangers Football Club." Brown continued: "Well, I am saying it." "That's a disgrace and it's the worst decision I've seen in all the years I've been in football.' Miller added: "John Brown obviously has his own opinion there, but it's certainly questionable." According to The Herald, the SFA believe there are grounds for action under article 29.2 of the rules which reads: "A club or recognised football body which publishes, distributes, issues, sells or authorises a third party to publish, distribute, issue or sell a match programme or any other publication or audio/visual material of any description in any media now existing or hereinafter invented, including but not limited to the Internet, social networking or micro-blogging sites, shall ensure that any such publications or audio/visual material does not contain any criticism of any match official calculated to indicate bias or incompetence on the part of such match official or to impinge upon his character." Dundee Utd fan 'caught mocking Ibrox disaster' during Rangers clash days after Celtic supporter lost job Celtic were previously subject to a review when club legend and club TV pundit Tom Boyd alluded to referee John Beaton drinking in a Rangers pub. He said in 2019: "If he doesn't know that's a penalty he should not be in the middle of the park refereeing a football game. "He'll probably be welcomed down his pub tonight again." Celtic rushed to defend club legend Boyd after his misdemeanor and it remains to be seen if Rangers do the same with Brown.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
SFA to review ‘corrupt' Rangers TV comments made by Ibrox hero in wake of Hibs ‘ghost goal' controversy
WHAT A VARCE SFA to review 'corrupt' Rangers TV comments made by Ibrox hero in wake of Hibs 'ghost goal' controversy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE SFA are launching an investigation into comments made by former Rangers defender John Brown whilst appearing on the club's official TV channel. Brown, 63, sounded off on-air on Rangers TV about the failure to award Rangers a second goal against Hibs in the first half. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Nicolas Raskin thought he'd put Rangers 2-0 up against Hibs Credit: PA 2 But Nick Walsh didn't give it and Hibs went up and scored at the other end Credit: Willie Vass Nicolas Raskin had ran through and beat goalkeeper Jordan Smith to the ball, poking it under his body. The ball appeared to cross the line but referee Nick Walsh didn't signal for it and he wasn't called to review the incident by VAR. Gers interim boss Barry Ferguson later criticised Walsh for his attitude on the park and called the decision "baffling". But in the immediate aftermath of the flash point, Rangers TV co-commentator Brown was even more incredulous and his remarks could land him - and the club - in hot water. The nine-in-a-row hero branded it "corrupt", before lead commentator Tom Miller said: "Well, I'm not sure we can actually say that. "Those are not necessarily the views of Rangers Football Club." Brown continued: "Well, I am saying it." "That's a disgrace and it's the worst decision I've seen in all the years I've been in football.' Miller added: "John Brown obviously has his own opinion there, but it's certainly questionable." According to The Herald, the SFA believe there are grounds for action under article 29.2 of the rules which reads: "A club or recognised football body which publishes, distributes, issues, sells or authorises a third party to publish, distribute, issue or sell a match programme or any other publication or audio/visual material of any description in any media now existing or hereinafter invented, including but not limited to the Internet, social networking or micro-blogging sites, shall ensure that any such publications or audio/visual material does not contain any criticism of any match official calculated to indicate bias or incompetence on the part of such match official or to impinge upon his character." Dundee Utd fan 'caught mocking Ibrox disaster' during Rangers clash days after Celtic supporter lost job Celtic were previously subject to a review when club legend and club TV pundit Tom Boyd alluded to referee John Beaton drinking in a Rangers pub. He said in 2019: "If he doesn't know that's a penalty he should not be in the middle of the park refereeing a football game. "He'll probably be welcomed down his pub tonight again." Celtic rushed to defend club legend Boyd after his misdemeanor and it remains to be seen if Rangers do the same with Brown. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers star surprised by incident after Hibs goal decision
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but Raskin thought he had scored in the first half. He poked the ball beyond Hibs goalkeeper Jordan Smith, but referee Nick Walsh and the linesman believed Rocky Bushiri cleared it before it crossed the line. Read more: Raskin told Rangers TV: "I thought it was a goal, to be honest. "Then I was doubting, but then I went to see the images at half-time and I was like 'Wow, it's clearly a goal.'" Rangers immediately responded to the incident after the match, questioning the effectiveness of VAR and calling for the introduction of goal-line technology in Scottish football. A spokesperson said: "Our supporters, players and staff deserve better. "We will raise this with the Scottish FA and continue to press for initiatives which improve the accuracy of decision-making." Raskin, however, was not deterred by the decision and scored in the second half, marking his third goal in his last five appearances. He said: "I'm just happy to score goals and add some decisive action to my game. "It's been a good spell for me the last couple of games, so I just enjoy." He also shared his surprise at his recent success with headers, given his height. He said: "Because I'm one of the smallest, the other boys aren't expecting me to go, or maybe they think I'm not good enough. "The deliveries have been so good from Tav [James Tavernier] and Vash [Vaclav Cerny], so it's just a tap-in."
The Herald Scotland
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Raskin's honest reaction to Rangers' 'no goal' vs Hibs
He poked the ball beyond Hibs goalkeeper Jordan Smith, although, in the eyes of referee Nick Walsh and the farside linesman, Rocky Bushiri cleared it before it crossed the line. Read more: Raskin, however, reckons his effort was enough to put his team 2-0 up: "I thought it was a goal, to be honest," he told Rangers TV. "Then I was doubting, but then I went to see the images at half-time and I was like 'Wow, it's clearly a goal'. Again, strange decision, but we had another 90 minutes to score a goal, so it's not because of that we didn't win. "It was that kind of end-of-season game." Rangers immediately responded to the incident after the match. A spokesperson said: "Incidents like this again bring into question the effectiveness of VAR and also highlight the need to introduce goal-line technology in Scottish football. "Our supporters, players and staff deserve better. We will raise this with the Scottish FA and continue to press for initiatives which improve the accuracy of decision-making." For Raskin himself, his goal that stood was his third in his last five appearances: "I'm just happy to score goals and add some decisive action to my game," he said. "It's been a good spell for me the last couple of games, so I just enjoy. "I've not really been working on it [headers]. "Because I'm one of the smallest, the other boys aren't expecting me to go, or maybe they think I'm not good enough. "The deliveries have been so good from Tav [James Tavernier] and Vash [Vaclav Cerny], so it's just a tap-in."
