Davies surprised at Thelwell's rise to sporting director

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like in Glasgow as the Rangers fans have pointed the finger at him over the failure of Russell Martin's appointment and poor summer recruitment.

Davies, below, knows this is where Thelwell needs to stand up and be counted.

The Morton technical head coach added: "He now has to show that character and personality.

"That is the bit that surprises me because to go into that type of role, you have to be strong-minded and you have to have a strong opinion.

"You have to stand your ground and pick people for the right reasons."

Davies always rated Thelwell as an administrator and a youth coach and that was why he made him his first appointment when he moved from Preston to Derby County.