Ranger Fans All Sayin Kevin Thelwell Should Be In Court Over The Youssef Chermiti Case: SPL Will Be Forced Into Taking Action On Their Petitions
The Ibrox faithful are furious — and this time, their anger isn’t just directed toward the players on the pitch. Following a series of baffling decisions that have left Rangers’ season teetering on the edge, fans are now demanding answers from one man — Kevin Thelwell.
Supporters across social media are calling the club’s sporting director “a disaster in a suit,” with some even suggesting he “should be in court” over what they’re now calling The Youssef Chermiti case. The outrage is growing so loud that sources inside the Scottish game say the SPL could be forced to review fan petitions demanding an official probe into the club’s transfer dealings.
A Club In Crisis Despite A Bright New Dawn
When Danny Röhl was unveiled, there was genuine excitement around Ibrox. Here was a young, modern coach — passionate, intelligent, and seemingly in tune with the supporters’ hunger for change. Yet before he could even unpack his bags, the mess left behind by those above him had already poisoned the atmosphere.
A disastrous start to the league campaign, Sunday’s humiliating cup exit, and another string of poor European performances have left Rangers’ season hanging by a thread. With Celtic already pulling ahead, even the bookmakers have slashed the odds — Rangers now sit at 7/2 to win the Scottish Cup, their only realistic shot at silverware.
The £10 Million Gamble That Broke The Fans’ Faith
At the heart of the fury lies one decision: the signing of Youssef Chermiti.
Thelwell authorized a deal worth up to £10 million for the 21-year-old forward — a player with a single senior goal to his name.
That lone strike came courtesy of a goalkeeping blunder, and instead of showing humility, Chermiti infamously taunted the fans with a “talking gesture.” The timing couldn’t have been worse.
For Rangers supporters, this wasn’t just poor form — it was a symbol of everything wrong at board level. “We’re tired of being treated like guinea pigs in someone’s Football Manager save,” one fan posted on X.
What Could Have Been
Supporters have pointed out that for the same combined price of the club’s new-look frontline — Chermiti, Miovski, Gassama, and Antman — roughly £18 million, Rangers could have secured proven stars:
• Abdallah Sima, who netted 16 goals last season.
• Vaclav Cerny, who bagged 18 goals and 9 assists.
• Karl Etta Eyong, who was reportedly available for £3.5 million before joining Levante.
Eyong, now lighting up La Liga with 5 goals in 8 games, is being linked with mega-money moves to Manchester City, Arsenal, and Barcelona. The comparison stings even more when you realize Rangers were in the running — but walked away.
Nepotism, Loans, and a Lack of Direction
The frustration doesn’t stop there. Fans have blasted the decision to spend £4.5 million on Oscar Cortes, only to loan him out immediately, and another £3 million on a Peterborough defender who can’t get a game.
To make matters worse, Thelwell’s choice to appoint his own son as head of recruitment has only deepened fan mistrust. “It’s like we’re watching a family business, not a football club,” one season ticket holder fumed.
The Fans’ Verdict
Rangers fans are demanding accountability — and many believe Thelwell’s time is up. Some are even circulating online petitions calling for SPL intervention, claiming gross mismanagement and misuse of club funds.
While Danny Röhl tries to steady the ship on the touchline, the storm above him is only getting darker.
Rangers may not have a divine right to success, but as supporters remind everyone, they have every right to expect competence, honesty, and fight from those steering the club they love.
Until that happens, the name Kevin Thelwell will remain etched in anger across Ibrox — the man fans say turned a season of hope into one of heartbreak.
