Everton are set to see Kevin Thelwell depart for Rangers at the end of the season.
The Friedkins are making some serious moves behind the scenes to really mix up Everton’s recruitment structure.
It has been known for a couple of months now that Thelwell would be leaving Everton at the end of his contract.
David Moyes has not really been handed an opportunity to work alongside Thelwell having landed midway through the January window.
But it looks like Thelwell’s move to Rangers looks set to be confirmed imminently.
The 51-year-old has been at Everton through some seriously difficult times and has played his role in helping to keep the club afloat.
Some Everton fans have now reacted to the news by sending their honest thoughts to the expectant Rangers faithful.
Everton fans react to Kevin Thelwell’s imminent Rangers move
After hearing of his expected departure, Everton players shared their gratitude to Thelwell as the director of football received a warm farewell.
Of course, he is still working at Finch Farm ahead of the summer, but he has clearly been working on his own future.
After hearing the news of Thelwell’s potential move to Ibrox developing, some Everton fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
One fan was clearly having some concerns about letting Thelwell go, saying: ‘We shouldn’t of let him go’. Whilst another even said: ‘He’ll do a good job for them, I’m sure. Good luck to him. He kept the lights on for three years.’
Everton are working on Thelwell’s replacement as the club eye a number of well-respected figures from across the Premier League.
The message was clear, Everton fans wish Thelwell the best, as another fan added: ‘Don’t think we will ever be able to fully appreciate the work he did for us Al! Wish him all the best!’ Thelwell played a big role in Everton remaining a Premier League club during their PSR battle, and another fan said: ‘Would be an extremely good move for him, could actually get a chance to spend some money and put a scouting system in place.’
Everton fans feel Thelwell may be a great fit for the role at Ibrox, another fan claimed: ‘Good man for the job IMO’. Whilst another commented on Thelwell finally getting to taste European football, they said: ‘Thelwell cooking for Europe, while in Europe is what he deserves. Wish it was with us.’
What Kevin Thelwell expects this summer for Everton
There is no doubting the struggles which Thelwell has had to work through on Merseyside.
Everton have been handed PSR headaches throughout his time at the club, which has certainly limited his ability to spend in the transfer windows.
Despite being taken over in December, that was the case for Everton in January with just one loan signing made.
Speaking to the club’s media following the winter window, Thelwell admitted brighter times would follow this summer for the Toffees.
“We want fans to be excited about the quality of player we’re bringing in and also the number of players we’re bringing in,” he said.
“The summer will be the start of that. It won’t be a revolution. It will be an evolution.”
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