Rangers confirm appointment of Danny Rohl as new head coach

Rangers have appointed Danny Rohl as their new head coach.

The former Sheffield Wednesday boss replaces Russell Martin who was sacked two weeks ago.

Rohl was confirmed by the Ibrox side on Monday and he has signed a deal until the summer of 2028.

Rangers will also bring in a coach with connections to the club to work alongside Rohl.

The 36-year-old started has been part of the coaching staff at RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and Southampton, as well as a spell as assistant manager of the Germany national team.

He was handed his first management role at Sheffield Wednesday on October 2023, helping them to avoid relegation from the English Championship before finishing 12th in his first full season.

Danny Rohl: New Rangers head coach. Getty Images

However, he lasted just under two years at Hillsborough and departed this summer amid financial upheaval.

He has now been tasked with turning the season around for Rangers, who are currently sixth in the Premiership after just one win from their first eight league games.

His first game in the dugout will be Thursday night’s Europa League game against SK Brann in Norway.

Rohl says there is “no time to waste”.

He said: “It is a huge privilege to be taking on the role of Head Coach at such an incredible club, recognised around the world.

“I know it has been a difficult start to the season, but there is still so much to play for in four competitions, and my staff and I will give it everything to reward the supporters and the club.

The expectations here are clear. The fans want to see results now – my mentality and experience is to think in exactly the same way and I have belief in the players that we can achieve this.
“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.

“The expectations are huge and I love this challenge because I set high standards for myself and the team too.

Rangers is built on a tradition of hard work, unity and success – that is exactly what you will get from me and what I want my team to represent for all of you.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the squad and getting down to work ahead of Thursday’s game away to Brann.”