Ross Wilson has wished 'true Rangers man' John Bennett a successful chairmanship as he departed for Nottingham Forest.
The Light Blues' former sporting director has returned south of the border with the English Premier League outfit following three-and-a-half years of work with the Ibrox men's first team. In that period, they won a historic 55th league title under Steven Gerrard, a first Scottish Cup for 13 years and reached the Europa League Final last season before a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Bundesliga side Frankfurt. They also reached the Champions League group stage this season playing against Liverpool, Napoli and Ajax.
His time at the club also brought two record transfer sells in the shape of Nathan Patterson to Everton and Calvin Bassey to Ajax. Speaking following the news of his move to the City Ground, he told the Rangers official website: “I would like to thank the players, led superbly by captain James Tavernier, and the manager Michael Beale, as well as all those who have come before them in the three and a half years I have spent at Rangers.
"I would like to thank Douglas Park, Stewart Robertson and the Board for their support. I wish John Bennett - a true Rangers man - a successful chairmanship. This is a great club, and there are so many reasons for Rangers to face the decades ahead with optimism and pride.
“Thank you for your support. I wish everyone associated with Rangers nothing but the best for the future.”
Rangers chairman John Bennett commented: "I would like sincerely to thank Ross for his enormous contribution to the development of Rangers both on and off the pitch.
“While we have enjoyed silverware and excellent European progress during his time, his legacy will be the development of the Rangers Training Centre into a top-class environment, and the integration and success of our women’s programme."
A Nottingham Forest club statement read: "Nottingham Forest have appointed former Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson as the club’s chief football officer following the departure of sporting director, Filippo Giraldi.
"Wilson joins The Reds with immediate effect, following three and a half years with Rangers.
"During his tenure north of the border, Rangers won their first league title in 10 years when they lifted the trophy in the 2020/21 season. They went on to win the Scottish Cup and reached the final of the UEFA Europa League the following year.
"In his 18-year career in the industry Wilson has held senior football leadership positions at Southampton, Huddersfield, Watford and Falkirk."
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