Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is under significant pressure following back-to-back defeats to Motherwell and Hearts that have left the club seven points adrift of the Scottish Premiership lead with three matches remaining. Despite reports in Germany linking the 37-year-old with a return to the Bundesliga to succeed Dieter Hecking at Wolfsburg, Rohl has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to Ibrox, stating he is "100 per cent" focused on the 2026/27 season under his current contract, which runs until 2028.
Rohl responds to Wolfsburg links and Ibrox scrutiny
According to reports in the Daily Record, Rohl’s position is being questioned after a disastrous start to the post-split fixtures. The former Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig assistant joined Rangers in October 2025 to replace Russell Martin, who lasted just 123 days. While Rohl initially revitalised the squad—narrowing a 13-point deficit to just one prior to the split—recent form has stalled. Addressing the Wolfsburg rumours in a recent press conference, Rohl stated that his conversations with the board are directed solely toward winning future titles. He dismissed talk of an exit, emphasising the need for "players who can deliver consistently under the highest pressure" as he looks to overhaul the squad in the summer transfer window.
Tactical concerns and squad depth at Rangers
Critique of Rohl has intensified over his record in high-stakes matches. Data shows Rangers have secured only six wins from 15 fixtures against top-six opposition during his tenure, a statistic former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson described to the Daily Record as "failing in key Ibrox areas." This tactical rigidity has been compounded by a lack of squad depth; key January signings Tuur Rommens and Ryan Naderi remain sidelined by injury, leaving the German with limited options to rotate during a congested run-in. With Rangers on the verge of a 12th trophyless season in 15 years, the board faces a decision on whether to back Rohl's long-term project or succumb to fan frustration ahead of the final Old Firm derby at Celtic Park.
Rohl now must prepare for the trip to Parkhead, where anything less than a victory will officially end Rangers' mathematical hopes of the title.