Rangers fans (and Danny Rohl) may have missed something with new man Scott Fry | OneFootball

Getting in a set piece specialist is an appointment that carries both intrigue and purpose, as Ibrox Noise highlighted. The club desperately needs more set piece control and defensive order. The numbers from Lincoln City as Rangers add Scott Fry show exactly why this matters. The English side built an organised defensive base that resisted chaos in set piece moments and that may all be Fry’s work.

Defensive organisation that stands out

As another Ibrox Noise analysis explained, Lincoln conceded just twelve set piece goals in the 24/25 season. That placed them 18th out of 24 teams and well above many rivals. Only six sides conceded fewer, showing a real structure behind their defensive unit. Peterborough sat at the bottom with 25 conceded and that shows how strong Lincoln were in comparison. Fry’s work seems to have kept them compact and focused even when balls came flying into the box.

That kind of consistency is exactly what Rangers crave, according to recent Ibrox Noise discussions. The team has been soft on dead balls for too long. Corners and free kicks have caused endless problems and the lack of aggression in those moments has cost big goals. Lincoln’s numbers under Fry prove what a well-drilled approach can achieve and why Rangers now want that level of detail.

Even Ibrox insiders note that this kind of appointment marks a clear shift in focus. Lincoln have followed that pattern again this season. They have conceded only four set piece goals so far and sit 17th in the table. Blackpool have shipped ten and sit bottom which makes the contrast clear. Lincoln stay composed and organised even in tight matches. The defensive line holds shape and players win their duels. That attitude reflects real coaching structure and a deep understanding of what makes a unit function under pressure.

Danny Rohl’s comments

You may be wondering what Rohl himself missed. Well in the press comments he emphasises goals scored by set piece. He makes, however, no comment on the ones conceded. We’re not 100% sure Fry is responsible for that but if he is, Lincoln were impressive on that front too. Bear in mind none of this negates what we said before about shopping in league one, but we’re covering the facts.

A strong follow up this season

As The Scottish Sun revealed, it also proves that Fry’s methods can last. Good habits stay built into the side even when players rotate or systems change. Rangers could use that level of drilled repetition to make sure defensive lapses disappear once and for all.

What Rangers can expect

Fry might not have done every part of the defensive planning at Lincoln, yet his presence clearly helped shape their record. The balance between attack and defence at set pieces was rare in League One. They scored heavily and defended well. That complete control shows why this appointment excites supporters, as Training Ground Guru outlined.

Rangers add Scott Fry because the club has needed strength, detail and structure for years. The hope now is that he brings those elements north. If he installs the same organisation seen at Lincoln, Rangers will become harder to break down. And if that translates to Ibrox, the results could finally shift.