The pressure is mounting rapidly at Rangers F.C. after another painful chapter in a disastrous campaign left manager Danny Rohl fighting for his future.
Following Rangers’ crushing 3-1 defeat to fierce rivals Celtic F.C. at Celtic Park on Sunday, chairman Andrew Cavenagh has reportedly launched a personal review into the club’s collapse during the 2025/26 season a move that has sent shockwaves through Ibrox.
According to reports from the Daily Record, Cavenagh is now closely examining every aspect of Rangers’ failures after the club’s hopes of winning the Scottish Premiership — and even securing a top-two finish officially disappeared. The latest Old Firm defeat marked a third consecutive loss for the Light Blues, following damaging setbacks against Motherwell and Hearts.
For Rangers supporters, the situation has become unbearable. A season that began with optimism, fresh investment, and promises of a new era is now ending in frustration, uncertainty, and growing calls for major changes.
A Promising Project Falling Apart
When Andrew Cavenagh’s American-led consortium backed by the investment arm linked to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers — completed its takeover of Rangers in 2025, excitement exploded around Ibrox.
Fans believed the club was finally entering a powerful new chapter. Significant investment was promised, recruitment plans were ambitious, and the appointment of Danny Rohl as head coach was viewed as a bold modern move.
At just 37 years old, Rohl arrived with an impressive coaching résumé. Having worked with elite sides including Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and the German national team, he was seen as one of Europe’s brightest young tactical minds.
His spell at Sheffield Wednesday F.C. also earned praise, with many admiring his energetic style, tactical intelligence, and ability to develop players under difficult circumstances.
But Glasgow is different.
At Rangers, patience is thin. Results define everything. And after a campaign filled with inconsistency, defensive collapses, and disappointing performances, serious questions are now being asked.
Old Firm Defeat Pushes Rangers Over the Edge
Sunday’s loss to Celtic may prove to be the final turning point.
Despite moments of promise earlier in the season — including a memorable derby win at Celtic Park — Rangers have completely lost momentum during the crucial closing weeks of the campaign.
The defeat confirmed a humiliating reality:
- Rangers can no longer finish in the top two
- Champions League qualification is gone
- A place in the Europa League is uncertain
- Conference League football is now a real possibility
For a club of Rangers’ stature, finishing third is viewed internally as a massive underachievement.
Supporters have increasingly criticised:
- Tactical rigidity
- Poor game management
- Defensive instability
- Inconsistent team selection
- Failure to maximise key signings
Social media erupted after the latest derby defeat, with many fans openly demanding Rohl’s departure before next season begins.
Cavenagh’s Review Changes Everything
The most significant development is Andrew Cavenagh’s decision to personally oversee a full review of Rangers’ football operations.
Sources close to the club suggest a series of high-level meetings are now planned to assess:
- Recruitment strategy
- Coaching performance
- Squad mentality
- Tactical direction
- Long-term football structure
This signals that the Rangers chairman is no longer willing to simply trust the existing project without deeper scrutiny.
For Danny Rohl, it means every aspect of his work is now under the microscope.
While some within the club still believe the German deserves more time to fully implement his ideas, others fear Rangers cannot afford another season of transition while Celtic continue competing for trophies.
Bundesliga Interest Adds More Uncertainty
Adding another dramatic twist, Rohl continues to attract interest from Germany.
Reports have linked him with a potential move to VfL Wolfsburg, who are believed to be searching for a new manager ahead of next season.
The Bundesliga side reportedly admire Rohl’s progressive style and view him as a long-term project coach capable of rebuilding the club.
Rohl has publicly insisted his focus remains on Rangers, but he has also admitted in previous interviews that managing in the Bundesliga is a major career ambition.
That leaves Rangers facing a bizarre situation:
- Sack Rohl and begin another rebuild
- Back him despite fan anger
- Or potentially lose him to Wolfsburg anyway
Any of those outcomes would create massive uncertainty heading into a crucial summer.
Rangers Now Facing a Defining Summer
The coming weeks could shape Rangers for years.
Andrew Cavenagh’s ownership group arrived promising to restore Rangers to the top of Scottish football and re-establish the club in Europe. Instead, their first full season has ended with disappointment, pressure, and instability.
Recruitment decisions this summer will now become absolutely critical.
The squad clearly requires improvement, particularly in:
- Defensive organisation
- Midfield control
- Squad depth
- Mental resilience in big matches
But before transfers even begin, Rangers must first decide whether Danny Rohl is still the man to lead the project.
For now, the pressure around Ibrox is intensifying by the day.
And in Glasgow, history has shown one brutal truth time and time again:
Managers rarely survive long when Rangers stop winning.
