Rangers football Club has appointed Robbie⁤ Thelwell as their new Head of Recruitment, ‌creating a father-son dynamic within the club’s ‌leadership. The appointment sees Robbie working directly under his father, Kevin Thelwell,​ who‍ assumed the role of Sporting ⁤Director at⁣ Ibrox ‌this past summer after departing Everton.

A Rising Talent in Scouting

The ‌26-year-old Thelwell⁤ joins Rangers from ⁤Norwich City, where he served as Head of Technical Scouting‍ and Loan Management since July 2024. His experience also⁢ includes scouting roles with Premier league clubs Aston Villa⁤ and Wolverhampton Wanderers, both during his father’s tenure as Sporting Director at those respective organizations.

Addressing a Disappointing Start

the recruitment move comes amidst ‍a ⁢challenging start to the season for Rangers. Despite the arrival of 13 new players ‍under russell⁢ martin and overseen by Kevin Thelwell, the team⁣ has secured only five wins in their first 15 matches across all competitions as⁢ of‌ October‌ 1, 2025.

Expanding the Recruitment Team

Rangers are not stopping with Robbie ⁣Thelwell’s appointment. The club also intends to fill two further key positions within the recruitment ​department: a new Head scout and a Data insights ​Lead. This signals a commitment to a comprehensive and data-driven approach to player acquisition and team building.

the addition of Robbie Thelwell represents a strategic move by Rangers to bolster their⁢ recruitment capabilities and ⁢address recent on-field ‍performance ‌issues. The familial connection between​ the two Thelwells could foster a ⁢streamlined decision-making⁣ process, though it will also be subject to scrutiny as the team ‌seeks to improve its results.