Sheffield Wednesday lost manager Danny Rohl in the summer and now he is the ‘leading contender’ to takeover as Rangers boss, according to talkSPORT.
Sheffield Wednesday have endured a chaotic 2025. Their fortunes took a sharp downturn midway through last season before it descended into full-blown chaos behind the scenes at SWFC.
The 2024/25 season was rife with off-field drama, most notably the public fallout between owner Dejphon Chansiri and then-manager Danny Rohl. Their working relationship appeared beyond repair, and as the club’s financial issues deepened, Rohl’s decision to stay away from training, despite still being under contract, further damaged his once-strong rapport with supporters.
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Since his departure, Rohl has remained out of management, but that could soon be about to change. A fresh report from talkSPORT has claimed that Rohl is now the leading contender to replace former Southampton boss Russell Martin at Rangers.
The Scottish Giants looked set to appoint former boss Steven Gerrard, but that fell through as of last night. Now Rohl looks likely to take the reins, having impressed the Rangers hierarchy during talks.
Sean Dyche and Derek McInnes are other candidates. Rohl was linked with plenty of clubs over the summer before officially leaving SWFC.
Leicester City, Middlesbrough and Southampton were all clubs Rohl was touted for. He was even briefly linked with Sheffield United before Ruben Selles’ sacking, but that was swiftly put to rest.
Is Danny Rohl the man for Rangers?
Danny Rohl did a brilliant job with Sheffield Wednesday. The great escape he pulled off in his first campaign was remarkable, considering the circumstances he was working under.
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However, the final months of his tenure with the Owls tarnished his legacy at the club. While few supporters would disagree with Rohl’s frustrations toward Chansiri, it was his public interviews and apparent openness to other job opportunities while still under contract that left a sour taste among the Hillsborough faithful.
After several managerial vacancies were filled elsewhere, Rohl returned to Wednesday. He would depart soon after, once takeover talks collapsed and Chansiri’s mismanagement plunged the club into deeper turmoil.
Danny Rohl’s Sheffield Wednesday stats – via Transfermarkt
A move to Rangers would be a big step up for Rohl in terms of expectations; however, it could be a match made in heaven. He fed off the supporters at SWFC, and that is certainly something he can do, given the support a club like Rangers has.
Reunion with one former player, and another could be inbound
If Rohl does get the job with Rangers, then he will be reunited with a former SWFC star. Sheffield Wednesday sold winger Djeidi Gassama to the Scottish giants this summer.
Gassama has had a great start to life in Scotland despite Rangers’ poor season so far. The winger has scored five goals in 16 games across all competitions.
Another reunion could be possible too if rumours are to be believed. Rangers have been heavily linked with a move for SWFC man Pierce Charles in January, a move that could be accelerated by Rohl’s arrival.