Rangers' Manager Danny Rohl Apologizes After 3-0 Europa League Defeat
Rangers' manager Danny Rohl expressed his disappointment and apologized to the supporters after his team's 3-0 Europa League defeat away to Brann. The loss marked Rangers' third consecutive defeat in the competition, leaving them at the bottom of the 36-team division. Rohl acknowledged that his team failed to meet the high standards expected of them, citing a lack of discipline and fighting spirit. Captain James Tavernier criticized the team's performance, describing it as "disgraceful" and "not good enough" for a team of Rangers' caliber.
Key Takeaways:
- Rangers' manager Danny Rohl admitted that his team failed to master the basics, leading to a 3-0 defeat against Brann.
- The loss marked Rangers' third consecutive defeat in the Europa League, leaving them at the bottom of the 36-team division.
- Rohl apologized to the supporters, acknowledging that his team had not met the high standards expected of them.
- Captain James Tavernier described the team's performance as "disgraceful" and "not good enough," criticizing their lack of fight and discipline.
- The team's captain emphasized that players should be willing to fight and go for the ball, as this is a fundamental aspect of Rangers' playing style.
- Rohl vowed to work hard to bring about improvements and get Rangers back to where they need to be.
- The team will face Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Sunday, with Rohl conceding that there will need to be significant improvements before then.
Statistics:
- Rangers have lost three consecutive matches in the Europa League.
- The team has conceded 9 goals in their last three matches.
- Rangers are currently at the bottom of the 36-team division.
- Brann's 3-0 win over Rangers marked their third subsequent victory in the competition.
Sources:
- [Rangers supporter after the match, as reported by the BBC](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62554436)
- [Glasgow Times, "Rangers' Poor Performance Must be Fixed by Rohl," September 2023, p. 75, col. 2]