Rangers in Limbo: Danny Rohl Emerges as Club's Final Choice for Managerial Vacancy

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Rangers, the Scottish football club, has found itself in managerial limbo ahead of the Thursday night's Europa League clash with Brann in Norway. The club was unable to reach an agreement with former player Kevin Muscat, who was initially considered a front runner for the position. This development has thrown the team into uncertainty, with fans expressing their discontent towards the club's management and administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Danny Rohl, a 36-year-old former Sheffield Wednesday head coach, is close to being named as the new Rangers boss, according to PA Sport.
  • Rohl previously steered Wednesday out of relegation trouble in the Sky Bet Championship in 2023/24 and led the team to a 12th-place league finish in his only full season as a manager.
  • The German had been an assistant manager at RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich, and the Germany national team before taking over at Wednesday.
  • Rangers' Under-19 boss Stevie Smith was in interim charge for the 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday, with a team of coaches including Brian Gilmour, Sal Bibbo, and Rhys Owen also overseeing first-team training.
  • Fans have turned against chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell, with a banner held up at half-time during the Dundee United game reading "Stewart, Thelwell pack your bags and go before we pack them for you".
  • Rangers sit sixth in the William Hill Premiership with nine points from eight fixtures, 13 points behind leaders Hearts.

Statistics:

  • Rangers have nine points from eight fixtures in the William Hill Premiership.
  • The club is 13 points behind leaders Hearts in the league table.
  • The team was bounced out of the Champions League play-off by Belgian side Club Brugge on a 9-1 aggregate defeat.
  • Danny Rohl took over as head coach of Sheffield Wednesday in 2023/24.

Sources:

  • PA Sport
  • The 2021 William Hill Premiership title won by Steven Gerrard and Rangers.
  • Adam Davy/PA Wire (image caption)

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