Expert: Rangers have 'internal issue' that needs to be resolved behind the scenes at Ibrox

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 18 May 2026 11:16, UK Danny Rohl is facing intense backlash at Rangers after a public falling-out with James Tavernier added to growing calls for him to be sacked.Tavernier alleges that the boss broke promises about his involvement in his final appearance at Ibrox in a statement posted to his social media accounts last week.This came alongside already-mounting pressure on the manager’s position, adding fuel to the fire and piling the pressure on with questions now being asked.Former Man United assistant manager Mick Brown told Football Insider that while the matter will likely be resolved internally, it could force a decision about Rohl’s future.While Rangers aren’t planning to sack their manager as things stand, rising tensions behind the scenes and amongst the fans could make their stance difficult. 👔 Rangers Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Ibrox dugout with real-time updates on shortlist candidates and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE NEXT MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why is pressure mounting on Danny Rohl at Rangers?Football Insider revealed on 15 May that Rohl is unhappy at Rangers given how the end of the season has gone, with their run of form deemed “unacceptable”.Despite a 5-2 victory against Falkirk on the final day of the season, Rangers had lost four consecutive games prior and dropped completely out of the title race.Danny RohlRangers RecordGames40Wins22Draws7Losses11Danny Rohl’s record as Rangers manager.A third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership has increased the pressure on the manager’s position, and falling out with a much-loved player may force the club’s hand.“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.”What is Rangers’ stance on sacking Danny Rohl?Despite ongoing calls for Rohl to be sacked and new concerns popping up not only on the pitch but behind the scenes as well, Rangers have made their stance clear.Rangers are not currently considering sacking the manager and have been impressed by the work he has done overall since arriving at Ibrox.Credit: ImagoFootball Insider revealed on 15 May that Rangers have given Rohl assurances over his future at Ibrox and have no plans to sack him as things stand.Instead, they are putting plans in place to continue working towards a long-term project with him at the helm, and hope to back him in the summer transfer window.Despite their late-season collapse which ultimately forced them to sit and watch as their rivals won the league, Rangers hope to bounce back next year.

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