Rangers fc release an official statement regarding Danny Rohl just hours after Celtic defeat

Rangers F.C. have released an official statement backing head coach Danny Röhl following the club’s damaging 3-1 defeat to fierce rivals Celtic F.C. in the latest Old Firm clash at Celtic Park.

The result proved to be another painful setback in a frustrating campaign for Rangers, with the defeat confirming that the Ibrox side will finish outside the title race after another inconsistent run of performances. Supporters voiced their anger both during and after the match, with pressure mounting on Röhl amid growing scrutiny over results and the team’s inability to compete consistently in crucial fixtures.

Despite the criticism surrounding the manager, Rangers acted quickly to calm speculation regarding his future by issuing a strongly worded statement reaffirming their faith in the German coach and their long-term vision for the club.

In the statement, Rangers insisted that Röhl continues to have the full backing of the board and senior leadership team, who remain convinced he is the right man to lead the club forward. The hierarchy reportedly believe the 37-year-old inherited a difficult situation earlier in the season and deserves time to rebuild the squad in his image.

Club officials are understood to view the current campaign as part of a wider restructuring process rather than a short-term project. Rangers pointed to the progress made in certain performances under Röhl, particularly during his early months in charge, as evidence that the team is moving in the right direction despite recent setbacks.

The statement also called for unity among supporters during what has become a difficult end to the season. Rangers acknowledged the frustration felt by fans after another defeat to Celtic but stressed that stability and patience are necessary if the club is to return to domestic dominance.

Röhl himself struck a defiant tone following the defeat. Speaking after the match, the Rangers boss admitted his side fell short in key moments but insisted he remains determined to deliver success at Ibrox. He accepted responsibility for the loss while promising supporters that improvements would come.

The former Bayern Munich and Germany assistant has faced increasing criticism in recent weeks after Rangers suffered a series of disappointing results during the post-split fixtures. Defeats against Hearts and Celtic have effectively ended any realistic hopes of silverware, leaving many fans questioning whether the club has made enough progress under his leadership.

However, others within the Rangers support continue to argue that Röhl deserves more time. Many point to the difficult circumstances he inherited when he arrived at Ibrox earlier in the campaign, including an imbalanced squad, inconsistent performances, and a significant gap to the league leaders. Some supporters also believe the club’s problems run deeper than the manager alone and require major structural changes over the summer transfer window.

Since taking charge, Röhl has repeatedly spoken about the need to create a new identity at Rangers built around intensity, aggressive football, and a winning mentality. The club hierarchy appear determined to give him the opportunity to oversee a full pre-season and reshape the squad before making any final judgement on his tenure.

The defeat to Celtic once again highlighted Rangers’ recurring problems. Despite taking an early lead, the team struggled to maintain control of the game and were eventually overwhelmed by their rivals in the second half. Defensive mistakes and lapses in concentration proved costly, with Celtic punishing Rangers through a dominant display after the interval.

Questions are now likely to intensify over several members of the playing squad ahead of what could be a major summer rebuild at Ibrox. A number of senior players have come under fire from supporters, while speculation surrounding transfers and departures is expected to grow in the coming weeks.

For now, though, Rangers have made their position clear. The club are standing firmly behind Danny Röhl despite the disappointment of another Old Firm defeat and the growing frustration among the fanbase.

Whether that backing remains unchanged heading into next season may ultimately depend on how quickly Rangers can close the gap on Celtic and re-establish themselves as genuine title challengers. But as things stand, the message from Ibrox is one of patience, stability, and continued belief in their manager’s long-term project.