Bloodlust of Rangers fans is sated as hapless pair Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell are axed… but American owners need to ensure their heads aren’t next on the block

The merchandise stalls outside any football stadium are always reflective of the mood of supporters.

For those Rangers fans making their way towards Ibrox prior to Thursday’s Europa League match with Braga, the faces on the scarves will be mostly heroes of yesterday.

There’s presently little demand for trinkets bearing images of the current squad. Too few feel worthy of any adulation.

Back in May, the more savvy stallholders rolled out a new line in the traditional red, white and blue…