Rangers legend Barry Ferguson has voiced his admiration for new manager Danny Röhl’s early impact at Ibrox. Röhl, who took charge just two weeks ago when the club was struggling, immediately spoke about his goal of reuniting the fans and the team through strong, passionate performances on the pitch.
Since his arrival, Rangers have bounced back impressively, earning back-to-back Premiership wins over Kilmarnock and Hibernian after a tough 3-0 loss to Brann.
Ferguson, who himself served as interim boss last season, has been impressed by the 36-year-old’s attitude and actions. Speaking to the Daily Record, he said:
“First and foremost, Danny has talked about reconnecting the fans with the team — and that’s music to my ears. It shows he understands what this club is all about. He’s already realised that the best way to do it is by putting out a side that’s ready to fight for the badge every time they step on the pitch.”
The former Rangers captain added that the Ibrox faithful aren’t difficult to win over — they simply want effort and commitment.
“Give these fans honesty, grit, and sheer determination, and they’ll back you all the way,” Ferguson said.
Röhl’s influence has already been felt beyond his words. Before his appointment, Rangers had managed just one league victory — a narrow win over Livingston. In his short tenure, Röhl has already tripled that tally, showing both improvement and tactical flexibility, alternating between back-three and back-four formations.
Ferguson particularly praised this adaptability:
“The manager deserves credit for quickly identifying a system and formation that suits his players. Everyone talks these days about coaches sticking to a set philosophy, but I’ve never bought into that. The best managers are flexible — they think on their feet and adjust to what’s happening during games.”
He believes that being too rigid in approach only makes a team predictable, and he’s pleased that Röhl is keeping opponents guessing.
“Danny’s already switched from a back four to a back three, and you could tell Hibs were caught off guard. The way Rangers controlled that first half was proof of that,” Ferguson said.
He concluded by applauding the energy and aggression the team has shown under Röhl:
“I loved the intensity and pace of the attacking play. There were some great passages of football — and most importantly, there was that bit of bite. That’s the bare minimum you expect from a proper Rangers side.”
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