Rangers appoint former Sheffield Wednesday coach Rohl as manager

Rangers have appointed former Sheffield Wednesday coach Danny Rohl as their new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin, the Scottish club said on Monday, with the German 36-year-old signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Rohl left the Championship squad by mutual consent on Wednesday in July, less than two weeks before the start of the season, having been in charge since October 2023 and led them to a 12th-place finish last season.

That was the German’s first senior management role, having previously been assistant manager at RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich and with the German national team.

Martin was sacked on 5 October after a disappointing start to the season, with one win in seven league games leaving Rangers far behind in the Scottish Premier League standings.

Rangers drew 2-2 at home to Dundee United on Saturday and are sixth in the standings, 13 points behind leaders Hearts.

“I know it has been a difficult start to the season, but there is still so much to play for in four competitions,” Rohl said in a club statement.

“My staff and I will do everything we can to reward the supporters and the club.”

Rohl’s first game in charge is an away match against Norwegian side SK Brann in the Europa League on Thursday. Rangers lost their first two games in the league to Genk and Sturm Graz under Martin.

Published on October 20, 2025