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Rangers Keep Rohl Amid Captain Bench Fallout, Finish Third

5/18/2026

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Summary

Rohl Stays

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh said Danny Rohl will stay as Rangers manager.
Rohl left captain James Tavernier out of the starting XI against Hibernian, so Tavernier withdrew.
Cavenagh called the benching Rohl’s decision and said it was water under the bridge.
Rangers ended 2025-26 in third place with 72 points, down from second and 75 points.
Keith Wyness warned the lower finish will cut European revenue and damage finances.

Summary

Rohl Returns

Rangers completed a warm-weather training camp in Spain before their final five league matches.
Derek McInnes, who showed interest in the Rangers job in October, was called a “cut above” Rohl after guiding Hearts to the title.
McInnes was voted Scottish Premiership Manager of the Year, highlighting his appeal to the Glasgow club.
Rohl said he will return as a better manager, promising renewed energy after a four-week break.

History

Historical Context

Rangers’ 2025 board under Andrew Cavenagh faces reduced earnings after Danny Röhl’s squad choices, echoing past financial strains such as the 2004-05 title race decided by a single point on ‘Helicopter Sunday.’ The club’s history of managerial turnover—from Alex McLeish’s 2006 departure to recent changes—shows how revenue shortfalls repeatedly drive leadership upheaval.

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Rohl Stays

Chairman Andrew Cavenagh said Danny Rohl will stay as Rangers manager.
Rohl left captain James Tavernier out of the starting XI against Hibernian, so Tavernier withdrew.
Cavenagh called the benching Rohl’s decision and said it was water under the bridge.
Rangers ended 2025-26 in third place with 72 points, down from second and 75 points.
Keith Wyness warned the lower finish will cut European revenue and damage finances.

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