Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh is conducting a comprehensive review of Danny Rohl’s position as manager following a series of defeats that ended the club's Scottish Premiership title hopes and Champions League qualification prospects. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the board is evaluating the 37-year-old’s future after the Ibrox side fell to a third-place finish, a result that significantly impacts the club's financial planning for the upcoming summer window. Rohl, who joined from Sheffield Wednesday in October 2025, has overseen a late-season collapse highlighted by a record-equalling 6-0 loss to Club Brugge and a pivotal Old Firm defeat to Celtic.
Financial Stakes and Ownership Ambitions
The review comes just a year after a consortium led by Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises acquired a 51% majority stake in May 2025. This ownership group has prioritised Champions League revenue to sustain a high-value squad rebuild, making the drop to third place particularly damaging. Speaking to Rangers Review at the time of the takeover, 49ers Enterprises President Paraag Marathe stated the group was "excited to join Andrew and our other consortium of investors in a new era for this iconic club." However, the failure to secure a top-two finish leaves Rangers facing a significant revenue gap compared to rivals Celtic. A club insider told TEAMtalk that Cavenagh is "determined to restore Rangers to their former glory," suggesting that the current technical leadership is under intense scrutiny to ensure alignment with those long-term ambitions.
Rohl’s Tactical Decline at Ibrox
Rohl arrived in Glasgow with a reputation for tactical innovation after successfully guiding Sheffield Wednesday away from relegation in the Championship. Despite an initial mid-season surge that saw his win rate sit at 53%, the German coach has struggled to maintain consistency during high-pressure fixtures in the final months of the campaign. The 6-0 defeat in Belgium matched the club’s heaviest ever European loss, exposing defensive frailties that Rohl has been unable to rectify. Having previously addressed speculation regarding his move to Scotland by telling The National he wished to "work at the highest possible level," the current trajectory at Ibrox suggests a disconnect between those aspirations and the squad's output. With two years remaining on his contract, any decision to part ways would require the board to navigate the financial implications of a coaching change while simultaneously funding a primary squad overhaul.
The Rangers board is expected to formalise the findings of their seasonal review before the June transfer window opens.