Rangers Turn to Stig Inge Bjørnebye for Experience During Key Transition Phase
Rangers have taken a notable step during a period of change by appointing Stig Inge Bjørnebye as a football consultant and advisor, bringing in a familiar and highly experienced football figure to steady the ship. The former Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Norway international has been handed an initial six-month role and has already started work at Ibrox, reporting directly to chairman Andrew Cavenagh.
This appointment comes at a crucial time for the club. Rangers are still adjusting after the recent departures of sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart, with Fraser Thornton currently covering the CEO role on an interim basis. While the search for permanent replacements continues behind the scenes, additional expertise was clearly felt to be needed, and Bjørnebye’s arrival is seen as a way of adding experience, perspective and football knowledge during this transitional period.
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Bjørnebye’s background makes him a natural fit for such a role. As a player, he made over 300 appearances at the top level, including long spells with Liverpool and Blackburn, and represented Norway on the international stage, famously playing against Scotland at the 1998 World Cup. After hanging up his boots, his career moved into coaching and football management, with roles including Norway assistant coach, head coach at IK Start, and sporting director positions at Rosenborg and Danish club Aarhus. That mix of on-field and executive experience is expected to be valuable at Rangers.
Importantly, this is not being framed as an interim sporting director role. Instead, Bjørnebye is expected to advise and support across football operations, particularly as the January transfer window approaches. Transfer planning is already underway, and while head coach Danny Röhl will be involved alongside the recruitment team, final decisions will rest with chairman Andrew Cavenagh and vice-chair Paraag Marathe. Bjørnebye’s input is expected to help shape those discussions and add clarity during a busy and potentially decisive period.
On the pitch, Rangers’ season remains finely balanced. A narrow 1-0 win over Hibernian on Monday lifted the club to third place in the Scottish Premiership, and attention now turns to a tough visit to league leaders Hearts. With two further home matches before the transfer window opens, results over the coming weeks could heavily influence January plans.
For Rangers supporters, Bjørnebye’s appointment signals a desire for stability and informed decision-making rather than rushed fixes. His role may be temporary, but the experience he brings is designed to have an immediate impact, helping guide the club through a moment where smart choices, calm leadership and football sense are needed more than ever.
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