adminDanny Rohl issues ‘clear’ stance on Rangers fans booing his players vs Livingston
Rangers were booed off the pitch at half-time by their own supporters during Saturday’s match against Livingston at Ibrox.
Despite the frustration, the team eventually battled their way to a 2–1 victory, extending their winning run in the Scottish Premiership to four matches.
A controversial first-half moment saw the ball strike Emmanuel Fernandez’s hand inside the Rangers box, and the defender may have been fortunate to avoid giving away a penalty. Fernandez had earlier opened the scoring, but after Tete Yengi equalised, the mood inside Ibrox was tense as the half-time whistle blew.
After the match, Danny Rohl shared what he believes was “clear” about the situation.
Danny Rohl: Keeping emotion out of Rangers’ performance
The win keeps pressure on Celtic and Hearts at the top of the table, but fans were still unhappy with the first-half display. Several Rangers players were criticised, and the team as a whole struggled to impress during the opening 45 minutes.
Rangers’ first-half stats vs Livingston:
- 75% possession
- Only one shot on target
- Same number of total shots as Livingston (five each)
Speaking to Sky Sports, Rohl acknowledged the supporters’ frustration but stressed the importance of staying calm and focused.
Rohl said:
“I can understand it. When you play the team at the bottom of the table, people expect goals and exciting football. My mind is clear—I know what to communicate to the players. I’m not emotional at half-time; it’s about giving them solutions.”
Although Rohl has only been in charge for a short period, his approach is already proving effective.
Rangers need a thinker, not an emotional coach
As Rohl highlighted, he doesn’t want to let emotions dictate his message to the team. This is a stark contrast to former boss Russell Martin, who often publicly blamed players after matches—an approach that didn’t end well.
Rohl has shown not just tactical awareness but also strong man-management skills, which is exactly what Rangers have lacked.
A real connection seems to be forming between Rohl and the supporters, and the German coach is eager to repay the passion shown by the fans.
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