Rangers fans turn on Kevin Thelwell after Roma chaos | OneFootball

Rangers fans have turned furiously on Kevin Thelwell after another week of frustration and disillusionment. The anger, which has been building for months, finally erupted across forums and social media following the capilation to Roma at Ibrox. Many believe Thelwell has lost the dressing room, the trust of supporters, and the direction of the club altogether.

Fans furious with recruitment

One of the loudest criticisms focuses on the club’s recruitment strategy. Supporters point out that millions have been spent on players who fail to deliver. Some are labelled unfit to wear the Rangers shirt, while others barely make the bench. Fans on FollowFollow and Reddit have accused Thelwell of wasting precious resources and leaving the squad weaker than before. There is a sense that his entire strategy has backfired. Instead of building a side capable of competing in Europe or winning the league, he has left Rangers looking ordinary.

Nepotism claims deepen resentment

It got worse when it emerged that Thelwell had appointed his own son to a senior scouting position. That decision sparked fury. Many fans described it as tone deaf, suggesting that it showed contempt for the Rangers support. On Reddit, posters said the move reflected a closed and arrogant leadership culture at Ibrox. Even neutral observers admit it looks poor. When a club struggling on the pitch decides to promote family members behind the scenes, trust collapses completely.

Tension between board and supporters

The confrontation between fans and the executive team after the defeat to Sturm Graz summed it all up. Footage showed furious supporters demanding answers from Thelwell and Patrick Stewart in a hotel lobby, just as Rangers’ official site had tried to project calm earlier in the week. That moment captured the mood perfectly. Rangers fans have simply had enough. They see a club drifting under a sporting director who no longer understands what Rangers stand for. While some still call for patience, most have reached breaking point.

Across all platforms, the verdict is the same. Thelwell is now one of the most unpopular figures ever to hold power at Ibrox. His transfer choices, the perception of nepotism, and the continued slide in results have united supporters in anger. Rangers’ own announcement about his appointment now feels like a haunting reminder of misplaced faith. The coming weeks may decide his future, but the damage seems done. Unless there is an immediate turnaround, the calls for his departure will only grow louder.

Training Ground Guru’s detailed report has already fuelled further anger, confirming that Thelwell’s son holds a senior position. Rangers cannot afford more mistakes, and fans are making sure that message is heard loud and clear.