Danny Rohl is facing the kind of scrutiny that comes with managing a club of Rangers’ size, particularly with a Scottish Cup quarter-final against Celtic on the horizon and a Premiership title race still very much alive.
Some reports have suggested that a trophyless season at Ibrox could cost Rohl his job, but sources close to the club indicate there is no immediate threat to his position. The work he has done since replacing Russell Martin in October has earned him considerable credit internally, and plans are understood to be in place for a long-term project built around the German manager.
Rangers were privately frustrated after letting a 2-0 lead slip against Celtic last weekend, but that disappointment has not translated into any serious questioning of Rohl’s future. He will be given the opportunity to respond in the cup tie, which many see as a significant occasion for both clubs and for Rohl personally. With Rangers sitting six points behind Hearts in the league, elimination from the cup would intensify the pressure, but the club are not actively considering a change.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, the assessment was clear. Rohl has improved Rangers significantly from the difficult position they were in when he took charge, and getting them into a credible title race from what appeared to be a hopeless situation in October is a genuine achievement. The expectation to win trophies is simply part of the job at Ibrox, but that weight applies regardless of who is in the dugout. Winning silverware would be an excellent start for Rohl, and confidence in his ability to deliver remains intact.
Away from the cup, both Rangers and Celtic are understood to be competing to sign Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson when his contract expires in the summer. Football Insider reported on 4 March that both clubs are interested in the 21-year-old, and at this stage neither side holds a clear advantage in the race. Interest from clubs in England is also anticipated. Sources suggest Watson is motivated by the prospect of playing Champions League football as part of his next move, which could prove to be the decisive factor in where he ends up.