Rangers Appoint Rohl as Head Coach

Danny Rohl has said thst it is “a huge privilege” to be named Rangers head coach and that he is ready to embrace the “huge expectations” of the club’s fans.
The appointment of the former Sheffield Wednesday manager ends a protracted search.
Rangers sacked Russell Martin after 17 games on 5 October and held unproductive talks with former manager Steven Gerrard, Rohl and ex-Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat.
The breakdown of talks with Muscat, who is close to sealing China’s Super League title with
Shanghai Port, brought Rohl’s name back into the frame and the 36-year-old has signed an initial two-and-a-half-year deal.
“It is a huge privilege at an incredible club, recognised around the world,” said the German.
“I know it has been a difficult start to the season, but there is still so much to play for.
“The expectations here are clear. The fans want to see results now – my mentality and experience is to think in exactly the same way.
“We have no time to waste. We start straight away. I respect that trust is earned and understand we have to give the supporters confidence in what we are doing by showing it on the pitch from the start.”
Rangers are sixth in the Scottish Premiership with one win from eight games, and face Brann in the Europa League at 17:45 BST on Thursday.
Rohl was in charge of Wednesday between October 2023 and July 2025 following coaching roles with RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich and Germany.
Title-winning boss Gerrard withdrew from consideration last weekend, saying the timing was not right for him to return.
Rohl then pulled out, leading Rangers to hold advanced talks with Australian Muscat, but the potential delayed start to his tenure made the deal unworkable for both parties.
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh acknowledged the recent testing period for the club – during which the board was criticised by fans for the drawn-out search for a manager – but said Rohl can “restore pride and ultimately success”.
“Danny’s experience at elite level, in high-pressure environments, makes him a strong fit for what we expect here,” said Cavenagh.
“We know the past few months have been challenging, but our focus has always been on getting the right person, who is ready to immediately embrace this football club and the demands that come with it.
“Danny impressed us with his vision, his character, and his understanding of what Rangers stands for. We believe he can help restore pride, momentum, and ultimately success.”