Rangers Manager Faces Fan Fury After Player’s Public Outburst: Has Rohl Already Lost The Dressing Room? | OneFootball

Rangers manager Danny Rohl is feeling the heat after a highly public falling-out with club captain James Tavernier. The veteran right-back took to social media last week, claiming that Rohl broke promises about letting him play in his final game at Ibrox. The accusation has caused an absolute storm inside an already tense dressing room.

Rangers boss Danny Rohl faces the heat as Tavernier fallout goes public

Speaking to Football Insider, former Manchester United assistant manager Mick Brown noted that while the dispute will likely be settled behind closed doors, the fact that it went public makes Rohl’s position a lot harder to defend. Brown pointed out that Rangers fans, who are already furious about finishing third in the Scottish Premiership, now have even more reason to target the manager. He warned that once a fanbase turns on a manager like this, it is incredibly difficult to win them back, and Tavernier’s comments are only making things worse.

“James Tavernier has piled the pressure on the manager,” Brown told Football Insider.

“The Rangers fanbase will take every word in, it gives them more ammunition to throw at him because they’re already not happy with how the season has gone.

“It’s an internal issue which I’m sure will be resolved behind the scenes, so it’s difficult to comment.

“But when issues like this go public, the fans can pile on, results haven’t been good enough, and now that pressure from outside could force Rangers’ hand.

“It happens time after time, when the fans turn on the manager, it’s very difficult to come back.

“With Tavernier speaking out publicly about this issue they’ve allegedly had, it only makes things worse for him and makes it harder for the club’s decision.”

Has the Tavernier situation pushed Rangers past the point of no return with Rohl?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MAY 13: Rangers manager Danny Röhl is seen during the William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

For Rangers, this looks less like an isolated incident and more like a messy end to a frustrating season. Rohl clearly brought good tactical ideas to the table; his organised defence and focus on player development looked promising during his 40 games in charge, where he picked up 22 wins. However, finishing third in a league where Rangers are expected to go toe-to-toe with Celtic is simply not good enough for a club this big.

Tavernier, despite his leadership qualities, has often struggled with his defensive positioning, a flaw that even his biggest supporters admit. Yet, his experience and deep connection to Ibrox mean a lot to the fans.

When a player of his status speaks out so openly, the board is forced to pay attention. Rangers desperately need stability heading into the 2026/27 season, and this drama, no matter how they handle it inside the club, leaves a massive question mark over whether Rohl can fix this relationship quickly enough to save his job.