Frustration for Rangers fans as club loses out on world class sporting director | OneFootball

Rangers have ‘officially’ lost out on getting a proper sporting director. Many supporters can see how badly this lack of vision has backfired. Kevin Thelwell has failed to inspire trust or deliver results, while Weir shone wonderfully at Brighton. Rangers fans look at what he achieved there and wonder what could have been. The contrast could not be more brutal as Rangers lose David Weir.

Weir’s brilliance stands apart

David Weir built a modern football structure at Brighton that made them millions. He helped sign players like Caicedo and Mitoma, turning raw potential into elite quality. His scouting network found value where others saw risk. Most importantly, he worked with stability and long-term vision. That model delivered consistent success and sustainable growth. Rangers by comparison have none of that. Recruitment under Thelwell has been scattergun and unconvincing. He spoke in buzzwords while results were crumbling on the pitch. Fans see through it.

Supporters’ frustration grows louder

Rangers supporters aren’t impressed. They wanted a Rangers man who understands the club’s culture and history. Weir was that man. Instead, they got an executive who feels detached and corporate. Thelwell’s signings have failed to lift standards. Too many have flopped, and even those with talent look lost. It feels like another missed opportunity. Weir’s move to Strasbourg proves his value is recognised across Europe. Meanwhile, Rangers stagnate under a man who does not command confidence. Fans have every right to question the decision-making at the top.

A board out of touch

The board’s lack of awareness has become clear again. When a club legend with proven success was available, they looked elsewhere. Weir’s work at Brighton represents everything Rangers should stand for: loyalty, intelligence, ambition. Thelwell represents the opposite. His tenure so far has brought confusion and decline. Reports show Weir continues to build his reputation, while Thelwell falls further behind. Supporters can only imagine how much stronger Rangers would look under Weir’s leadership. The Guardian’s coverage reminds fans just how long his influence has stretched in British football. He helped build Brighton’s rise from the inside out, and he could have done the same at Ibrox.

The truth is painful but obvious. Rangers lose David Weir as sporting director which has left the club with a second-rate alternative. The fans know it, the players feel it, and the board pretend not to. Until proper football people take control again, Rangers will remain losing out on the best people in the game.