Important Lessons from Rohl's Rangers Introduction

Exactly four and a half months following the previous coach's initial media briefing as Rangers head coach, successor the German coach faced the media at Ibrox for the initial occasion.

The scale of the challenge facing him is widely recognized, considering Martin's turbulent and unsuccessful four-month spell.

The ex- Sheffield Wednesday boss was accompanied by club chairman Andrew Cavenagh, along with the frequently questioned duo of sporting director Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart.

But what exactly did we learn from the young coach's maiden media outing as Rangers boss?

Rohl's Primary Focus - Winning Comes First

One thing emerged loud and clear from the new coach's initial presentation before the Scottish media - he recognizes the necessity to secure victories, and do so rapidly.

His predecessor Russell Martin lasted only 17 games and four months as manager, so the question arose about what timeframe Rohl believes is reasonable to turn around the underperforming team.

Although deftly sidestepping a direct answer that might create later expectations, Rohl's message was very evident.

"Hopefully as soon as possible," he stated. "This is crucial.

"In this business you have limited opportunity. One can talk about future plans but we know it's about the short-term and the short-term involves securing victories. This is what I demand.

"Another aspect remains clear - I need every squad member to understand how we want to play. I return to my primary theme: it's winning, it's attractive and unity. By following this order, I believe that I'll stay for years at the club."

Expectations are Normal

The previous manager needed security protection to leave the stadium after his final match as manager.

We've witnessed how hostile situations can become at sports teams when performances are poor. Demonstrations have almost become an expected aspect of game day atmosphere on each part of the city these days.

As the club's most youthful manager in history, the inquiry was posed about which attributes the coach thinks he has that would enable him to cope, never mind excel, in among the highest-pressure positions in UK soccer?

"I think pressure in this business are standard," he commented. "You must learn that rapidly.

"I think some people could reference my age but I have been a decade and a half in this career. I had a great opportunity to work with Bayern Munich and serve as just the assistant coach, but I felt the reality to manage a team and the demands you face.

"When you start getting results and then certain people claim you must play attractive soccer. That's the next phase but that's exactly my intention. I relish that challenge and I look forward for the future."

Thelwell Defends Chermiti Signing & Hiring His Son

The media pack had plenty of questions from the media for Thelwell.

Much discussion has focused on the hiring of Robbie Thelwell as head of recruitment, with fans unconvinced about his qualifications for the role.

Nevertheless, he defended and explained the choice to recruit Thelwell Jnr to the club.

"It's always uncomfortable to listen and optically I think we all agreed when we took this step to appoint him that he would be seen in a particular way," Thelwell said.

"The reality of the situation is that we aim to attract the very best talent to this club.

"My perspective on his professional path and background is he required no my assistance in football.

"He's worked at Villa as head scout, after which he moved to Norwich City as scouting chief and then got promoted to development role.

"Prior to our hiring him, multiple Premier League clubs sought to sign him. Our approach right at the beginning of proceedings was discuss with the CEO, the chairman and deputy chairman Marathe about this matter.

"I was extremely open and I believe he likely underwent a more rigorous process than anybody else who's employed by this football club.

"What I do know is that he'll labor 25/8 to be successful for this football club and I anticipate to him demonstrating that he's going to be a valuable employee for Rangers."

Additionally, Thelwell supported the signing of forward Youssef Chermiti, who joined the club for an alleged first payment of £8m, after failing to score in 24 appearances for his previous club.

It was Thelwell who transferred the Portugal youth international to Liverpool from Sporting - again for large funds in a £15m transfer.

The question came if he supports his expensive purchase, who hasn't yet score in seven matches for the club.

"Yes, completely," Thelwell responded. "I think the striker is a player who's got great ability.

"I haven't questioned him whatsoever. Similarly, I think the manager will help to get the best out of the player.

"These are initial stages for the young player, he remains promising prospect and of course with young talents they sometimes take time.

"However, I'm convinced over the course of his time here he'll demonstrate that he is very, very good player."

The CEO Understands Supporters' Disappointment and Hurt

The chief executive was facing firing line, given the vitriol that has been directed his way by certain of the club's fans.

Additionally, there was a sign in the Sandy Jardine stand during the recent tie with Dundee United suggesting Stewart - and Thelwell - to depart before they were packed for them.

Like his sporting director, the CEO did not evade the issue.

"I totally understand the frustration and anger that the supporters are feeling because performances recently haven't been expectations and nobody's happy with them," he said.

"The pain and frustration they feel is matched within the leadership.

"Also understand that there must exist a channel for that dissatisfaction and as chief executive, I'm responsible.

"I serve as focal point for such issues and my role as a