Important Lessons from Rohl's Glasgow Rangers Introduction

Nearly four and a half months after the previous coach's initial media briefing as Rangers head coach, his replacement Danny Rohl met with the media at Ibrox for the first time.

The scale of the task ahead of him is well known, considering his predecessor's turbulent and disappointing four-month tenure.

The former Wednesday manager was accompanied by club chairman the chairman, along with the much-criticized pair of sporting director Kevin Thelwell and CEO Patrick Stewart.

However, what precisely was revealed from the young coach's first public appearance as Rangers boss?

The Manager's Primary Focus - Victory Comes First

One thing came through loud and clear from Rohl's initial presentation before the Scottish media - he recognizes the need to win matches, and do so rapidly.

The previous manager Martin lasted only 17 games and 123 days in charge, so the inquiry emerged about how long Rohl thinks is reasonable to transform the struggling squad.

Although deftly sidestepping a direct answer that might create later expectations, Rohl's communication was quite clear.

"With hope very quickly," he stated. "That is crucial.

"In football you have not much time. You can discuss long-term vision but it's understood it's about the short-term and the short-term is about securing victories. That is what I demand.

"One thing remains obvious - I need all players to comprehend how we want to play. I return to my main message: victory comes first, entertaining football and unity. If you follow this order, I believe that I'll stay for years here."

Pressure is Normal

Martin required security protection to leave the Falkirk Stadium after his final match as manager.

We've witnessed how hostile situations can turn at football clubs when results are poor. Protests have almost become a regular part of game day experience on both sides of the city currently.

As the club's most youthful manager in history, the question asked about which attributes the coach thinks he possesses that would enable him to cope, never mind excel, in among the most pressurized roles in British football?

"In my opinion pressure in this business is normal," he stated. "You must learn that very quickly.

"I think some people could reference my youth but I'm a decade and a half in this career. I had a great chance to be at the German club and serve as only an assistant manager, but I felt the reality to be a head coach and the demands involved.

"You begin getting results and then certain people will say you need to produce entertaining soccer. That's the next stage but that's exactly what I want. I relish those expectations and I look forward for what's ahead."

Thelwell Explains Striker Acquisition & Appointing His Son

The media pack had plenty of inquiries from the media directed at Thelwell.

Significant attention has focused on the appointment of his son as head of recruitment, with supporters skeptical about his credentials for the role.

However, he defended and clarified the choice to recruit his son to Ibrox.

"It's always uncomfortable to listen and in appearance I think we all agreed when we made this step to appoint him that he would be viewed negatively," Thelwell stated.

"The truth of the situation is that we want to attract the top players to this club.

"My view on his professional path and situation is he required no family help in football.

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

"Before we recruited him, multiple top division teams wanted to sign him. Our approach from the start of proceedings was discuss with Patrick, the chairman and deputy chairman Marathe about this situation.

"I remained highly open and I think he likely underwent a more rigorous process than any other who's employed by the team.

"I'm certain is that he'll labor 25/8 to be successful for Rangers and I anticipate seeing him demonstrating that he'll become an excellent staff member for Rangers."

Thelwell also defended the acquisition of striker Chermiti, who joined the club for a reported first payment of eight million pounds, after failing to find the net in 24 appearances for his previous club.

The sporting director who transferred the Portuguese youth international to Liverpool from Sporting - once more for large funds in a fifteen million pound deal.

He was asked if he supports his multi-million pound purchase, who is yet to register in seven outings for Rangers.

"Yes, very much so," Thelwell answered. "I think the striker is a player who's got huge potential.

"I haven't questioned him in any way. Again, I think the manager will help to maximize the potential out of the player.

"It's very initial stages for the young player, he's a promising prospect and naturally with inexperienced players they sometimes take time.

"But I'm certain throughout of his career at the club he'll demonstrate that he's a highly capable player."

Stewart Acknowledges Fan Disappointment and Anger

The chief executive was facing firing line, given the vitriol that has been aimed at him by certain of the club's own supporters.

There was even a sign in the Sandy Jardine stand during the last draw with United suggesting Stewart - and the sporting director - to pack his bags before they were packed for them.

Like his football director, Stewart didn't evade the issue.

"I totally understand the frustration and anger that fans are experiencing because performances recently haven't been expectations and nobody's satisfied with those," he stated.

"The hurt and frustration fans experience is mirrored inside the leadership.

"Also understand that there must exist an outlet for those frustrations and as chief executive, I'm responsible.

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