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Pressure continues to mount around Rangers F.C. and manager Danny Röhl after another painful defeat to fierce rivals Celtic F.C., with frustration among supporters now reaching boiling point.
Reports emerged shortly after the latest Old Firm loss that heavy traffic flooded Rangers’ official website as fans desperately searched for clarity regarding Röhl’s future and the club’s plans moving forward. The reaction came after Rangers released a significant statement backing the German coach despite the team’s recent collapse in form.
The 3–1 defeat to Celtic confirmed another bitter setback in what has become a deeply disappointing end to the campaign. Rangers have now suffered three consecutive league defeats for the first time in over two decades, a run that has effectively crushed their hopes of mounting a serious title challenge.
Despite the anger from supporters, Röhl struck a defiant tone after the match and insisted he still believes he is the right man to lead Rangers back to success.
“I never underestimated the size of this job,” the Rangers boss reportedly said after the defeat. “This is a huge club with huge expectations. I believe I can lead this team forward and bring titles back here.”
The club’s statement was understood to be aimed at calming fears over instability behind the scenes, with growing speculation suggesting some fans had begun questioning whether the board would stick with the former Sheffield Wednesday coach beyond the summer.
According to reports in Scotland, senior figures at Ibrox remain fully behind Röhl and still see him as a long-term project despite the dramatic downturn in results
Only a few weeks ago, Rangers were viewed as genuine contenders in a three-way title race. Röhl had transformed the mood around the club after replacing Russell Martin earlier in the season, overseeing a lengthy unbeaten run that briefly pushed Rangers back into championship contention.
However, everything has quickly unravelled.
Shock defeats against Motherwell and Hearts severely damaged their momentum before Celtic delivered another crushing blow in the derby. Former Rangers stars and pundits have since torn into the squad, accusing the players of lacking mentality, leadership and hunger during the most important stage of the season.
Club legend Ally McCoist described the team as “mentally weak,” while former striker Kris Boyd questioned whether the current squad truly understands what it means to play for Rangers.
Röhl himself has also publicly criticised his players in recent days, branding aspects of their performances “lazy” and warning that standards at the club must dramatically improve if Rangers are to compete consistently for trophies again.
The emotional fallout from the latest Old Firm defeat spilled beyond the pitch as tensions rose between rival supporters outside the stadium after the final whistle. Police were forced to separate groups of fans amid chaotic scenes following Celtic’s victory.
For many Rangers supporters, patience is beginning to wear thin. Yet internally, the club still appears determined to back Röhl as the man tasked with rebuilding the squad and restoring Rangers to the top of Scottish football.
Whether that faith survives another difficult run next season remains to be seen.
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