Danny Rohl Secures Future at Rangers Amidst Fan Pressure and Upcoming Rebuild
Danny Rohl has received assurances about his position as head coach of Rangers from the Ibrox board, despite the team's recent struggles. After suffering three consecutive defeats in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers will finish third behind Hearts and Celtic, leading to speculation about Rohl's future, particularly with links to Bundesliga club Wolfsburg. Rohl took over from Russell Martin in October and initially narrowed the gap to Hearts, but the team's recent collapse means they will end the season without any silverware. This disappointing outcome, particularly the defeat against rivals Celtic, has prompted some sections of the Rangers fanbase to call for Rohl's dismissal. In response to these concerns, Rohl stated, "Yes," when asked if he had received promises about his future at Ibrox. He emphasized the strong support from the board over the last 48 hours, noting, "Everyone around me sees a lot of positive things, but we are also critical of ourselves. I think there's no question mark." Looking ahead, Rangers face a significant summer rebuild, with captain James Tavernier set to leave after 11 years, and multiple loan deals concluding. Rohl highlighted the need for new authority figures within the squad, stating, "We need new leaders, more leaders for the dressing room, to set our standards that we want on the training pitch, in difficult moments in the game." Rohl expressed confidence in the club's direction, asserting that he and the board are aligned on recruitment strategies for the upcoming season. He concluded, "I'm very clear, especially also after the last three weeks, what we need to be top, top, top."
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-12