Rangers: Danny Rohl to be 'haunted' by James Tavernier bust-up, he has 'used up a life' at Ibrox

Danny Rohl's fallout with James Tavernier in the final week of the Scottish Premiership season will leave lasting damage for him at Rangers.

That is according to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that the German has "used up a life" with the incident.

Rohl and Tavernier were at odds with each other ahead of the final game of the season at Ibrox, as the departing captain reportedly stormed out after being told that he wouldn't start against Hibernian.

Wyness believes that while the 34-year-old has now left the club, his anger could have a lasting effect on Rohl's standing with the fans.

The boss has been under pressure of late after a collapse in form saw Rangers crash out of the title race after the league split.

Andrew Cavenagh has already made it clear that he has no intention of sacking Rohl ahead of next season, but Wyness believes that there will be a decision to be made if the team don't start well next term.

Danny Rohl facing 'dangerous' situation after Ibrox drama

Aberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004, had lengthy spells as the chief of Everton and Aston Villa and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs - believes Rohl's pre-built credit has saved him from serious scrutiny after the Tavernier incident.

He suggested that the supporters have accepted the fact that the former Sheffield Wednesday boss had to "stamp his authority" amid the fall out.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness emphasised that the incident could easily come back to "haunt" the manager if the team struggle in 2026-27.

"There was a fallout with Rohl, and yet I think the Rangers fans can accept the fact that a manager has got to stamp his authority, and he has shown that he's going to do that," he said.

"Whether he may regret the way he did that is something else and I think it will mean that he's got to start the season quickly because he's used up one of his lives in terms of that fight with Tavernier.

"It's certainly a managerial life used, and they don't have nine like cats, I think they have three or four, and to use up your kudos with the fans is always dangerous, but I think at the moment he has the backing of the fans.

"Rangers want to be up there challenging, but he's got to do that right from the start of next season, otherwise suddenly the Tavernier incident will come back to haunt him."

Rangers had clear plan for James Tavernier's final bow

Wyness previously told Football Insider that Rohl had planned for Tavernier to arrive from the bench in the Hibernian game to a standing ovation, but the defender's reaction caught him off guard.

The former boardroom man made it clear that Tavernier "took offence" to that suggestion, before heated words were exchanged between the pair.

Wyness emphasised the fact that he believes the strong leadership that Rohl showed is exactly what Rangers need at the moment, as they continue to lag behind Celtic.

The Gers' bitter rivals secured a fifth consecutive league crown, and will already be eyeing a continuation of their dominance next term.