Tuesday briefing: Rangers dismiss CEO Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell

Rangers FC have dismissed chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell with immediate effect, with chairman Andrew Cavenagh saying the pair did not align with the club’s “vision for the next chapter”.

Both executives had faced supporter criticism during a poor start that saw manager Russell Martin sacked in October after 17 matches. Stewart arrived at the club in December, while Thelwell’s appointment was confirmed in April, though he only joined after leaving E