Tue 10 February 2026 17:10, UK

Joe Rothwell will be hoping to kickstart his career at Sheffield United after leaving Rangers in the winter transfer window.

The Gers signed the Englishman from Bournemouth last summer, and he was arguably one of Kevin Thelwell’s many mistakes during his time as sporting director in G51.

Rothwell left Ibrox late on deadline day, with the EFL Championship side signing him for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract.

The 31-year-old was one of the best players for Leeds United in the second flight of English football last season, but his time in South Yorkshire has gone off to a disastrous start.

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Rothwell made his debut for Sheffield United against Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship on 9 February, coming on as a substitute in the second half.

The midfielder was subsequently sent off after a nasty challenge on Irishman Alan Browne, lasting 35 minutes on the pitch for Chris Wilder’s team.

After the 2-1 loss, the South Yorkshire side’s manager seemingly blamed ex-Gers star’s lack of minutes at Ibrox as an apparent reason for his challenge on the day.

Speaking to SUTV, Wilder said, “Joe is extremely disappointed with himself, maybe a touch...