Rangers Appoint Danny Rohl New Manager After Russell Martin's Departure

Rangers have appointed 36-year-old German coach Danny Röhl as their new head coach, signing him to a two-and-a-half-year contract after a troubled start to the season that saw the dismissal of Russell Martin. Röhl, who previously managed Sheffield Wednesday and served as an assistant under Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich and the German national team, inherits a Rangers side languishing in sixth place in the Scottish Premiership with just one win in eight matches. The club's search for a manager was complicated by failed negotiations with former manager Steven Gerrard and ex-defender Kevin Muscat, leading to frustration among fans and criticism of club officials. Röhl has emphasized the urgency of improving results immediately and aims to restore confidence among supporters by delivering strong performances on the pitch. His immediate challenge includes leading Rangers in the Europa League, where the team has yet to secure points, with upcoming matches against Brann, Sporting de Braga, and FC Porto. Bringing elite European coaching experience, Röhl is tasked with reversing Rangers' fortunes across the multiple competitions they are involved in this season.