Sources: Rangers make Danny Rohl sack decision ahead of ‘huge’ Celtic clash
Danny Rohl is facing the inevitable pressure that comes with managing Rangers ahead of their crucial Scottish Cup quarter-final clash with Celtic.
Some reports have suggested a trophyless season at Ibrox could see the manager sacked, with both the Scottish Cup and Premiership title still on the line.
However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, there is no immediate expectation that Rohl’s job could be at risk.
The manager has received high praise for the job he has done since replacing Russell Martin given where they were ahead of his appointment in October.
Any suggestion that Rangers could look for a new manager has been dismissed, with plans being put in place for a long-term project led by Rohl.
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VISIT THE MANAGER HUBRangers make decision about Danny Rohl’s future
As Football Insider reported, Rangers slammed have slammed Danny Rohl in the wake of their 2-2 draw with Celtic last weekend after leading the game 2-0.
However, he will be given a shot at redemption in their upcoming Scottish Cup quarter-final, where many feel it could be a must-win for the manager.
Rangers currently sit six points behind league leaders Hearts, and elimination from the cup would only pile on the pressure, but the club are not considering Rohl’s position.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Look, there’s always pressure if you’re managing a big club like Rangers.
“There’s a huge Old Firm game coming up in the Scottish Cup, it’s a chance to knock out your rivals and move closer to picking up a piece of silverware.
“There was a bit of frustration last week when they were 2-0 against Celtic and got pegged back to draw that game, but I don’t think there’s any immediate pressure on Danny Rohl.
“He’s done a superb job since he’s taken over, from where he took over and the position Rangers found themselves in, he’s really improved things.
“He’s got them into the title race now when that looked impossible in October.
“Look, there’s always pressure to win trophies as manager of Rangers as there is manager of Celtic. They’re both expected to win every week. So that brings its own pressure.
“But I don’t think there’s any extra pressure on Danny Rohl. I think it’ll obviously be a great start for him if they could win a trophy.
“And as I said, I think he’s done a very good job to sort of improve their fortunes from where he found them when he took over.”
Rangers and Celtic race to sign David Watson
Rangers and Celtic are not only competing for silverware in the Premiership and the Scottish Cup this season, but also to strengthen their squads in the summer.
Both Glasgow sides are interested in signing Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson, and are prepared to race for the out-of-contract star when the window opens.
Football Insider revealed on 4 March that Rangers and Celtic want to sign Watson, but it is currently an open race with no clear leader named in the race.
The pair of Old Firm rivals are neck and neck at the moment, while interest from England is also expected in the 21-year-old, who has impressed for Kilmarnock.
Sources have indicated that Watson would love the opportunity to play in the Champions League as part of his next move, which could be key to his future.
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