DANNY RÖHL STILL FURIOUS TWO DAYS AFTER CELTIC DEFEAT “SOME PLAYERS DON’T DESERVE THE SHIRT” DANNY ROHL INSISTS

The fallout from the dramatic cup defeat between Rangers FC and Celtic FC continues to dominate Scottish football headlines, as Rangers manager Danny Röhl reportedly remained furious even two days after the heartbreaking loss.

The quarter-final clash, played in front of a packed stadium at Ibrox Stadium, ended in a painful penalty shootout defeat for Rangers after a tense battle that lasted 120 minutes. But the real controversy has come not just from the result itself, but from Röhl’s brutally honest assessment of his players two days following the match.

Röhl’s anger continues days after the defeat

Immediately after the game, Röhl tried to maintain composure in his official post-match interview, insisting that his team had actually produced a strong performance. However, as the days passed and emotions settled, the German coach delivered a much harsher verdict.

According to comments attributed to Röhl in follow-up interviews and training-ground discussions, the manager admitted that the defeat had given him a “clear picture” of which players are capable of representing Rangers and which ones are not. 

Röhl reportedly told reporters that the match revealed serious issues with mentality inside the squad.

“We need players that understand what it means to play for Rangers,” the coach said while reflecting on the aftermath of the defeat.

He continued by suggesting that several members of the squad may be running out of opportunities to prove themselves at the club.

“I’ve learned step by step which players can handle this environment and which players still have to improve,” Röhl explained. 

Although he did not publicly list names during the press conference, the statement was widely interpreted as a direct warning to underperforming players in the squad.

The painful penalty shootout

The match itself had already been an emotional rollercoaster. Rangers created numerous chances throughout the game but failed to convert them, forcing the match into extra time and eventually a penalty shootout.

The decisive moment came when Rangers missed two crucial penalties. The missed spot-kicks handed Celtic the advantage and ultimately sealed Rangers’ elimination from the competition.

For many supporters, those missed penalties symbolized the wider problems Röhl has been trying to fix since taking charge of the club.

The manager admitted that football can be cruel when teams fail to take their chances.

“When you create opportunities like we did, you must score,” Röhl said in his original post-match interview.

“It’s disappointing because the performance was there, but the result was not.”

Rangers fans furious with penalty takers

While Röhl attempted to shield his players publicly, many Rangers fans reacted with intense anger on social media and fan forums.

Supporters particularly targeted the players who missed their penalties, arguing that the moment required composure and leadership.

Some fans went as far as saying the mistakes were unacceptable for players wearing the Rangers jersey, especially in such a high-stakes rivalry match.

Others defended the players, pointing out that penalty shootouts are always unpredictable and that the team should never have allowed the game to reach that stage in the first place.

Still, frustration remains high among sections of the fanbase.

The defeat against Celtic carries extra emotional weight due to the historic rivalry between the two Glasgow clubs, often described as one of the fiercest rivalries in world football.

For Rangers supporters, losing such a crucial knockout match to their biggest rivals always creates intense scrutiny.

Röhl demands higher standards

Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, Röhl has insisted that his blunt criticism comes from his desire to raise the standards at the club.

The German coach emphasized that Rangers must build a squad with stronger mentality if they want to compete for trophies consistently.

According to Röhl, playing for Rangers requires more than just talent  it demands character, responsibility, and the ability to handle pressure.

“You must fight for every ball,” he said previously while criticizing poor performances earlier in the season. 

Those words reflect the philosophy he has tried to implement since taking charge.

A crucial period ahead for Rangers

The aftermath of the Celtic defeat could prove to be a defining moment for Röhl’s tenure.

On one hand, the manager has received praise for speaking honestly about the problems inside the squad. Some supporters believe his tough approach is exactly what the club needs.

On the other hand, critics argue that publicly questioning players could damage dressing-room morale.

Regardless of the debate, Röhl has made it clear that the club cannot afford to accept mediocrity.

The manager is now expected to assess his squad carefully ahead of upcoming matches and the next transfer window.

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If his comments are anything to go by, several players could face uncertain futures at the club.

Message to the dressing room

Inside the Rangers dressing room, Röhl’s message appears clear: wearing the famous blue shirt is a privilege that must be earned.

For the players, the coming weeks will be an opportunity to prove that they belong at one of Scotland’s biggest clubs.

For the manager, the Celtic defeat may have provided something even more valuable than a result clarity about the squad he is working with.

As Röhl himself hinted, the match revealed important truths.

And if his words are anything to go by, the next chapter at Rangers could involve major changes as he attempts to rebuild a team capable of meeting the enormous expectations at Ibrox.