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Rangers 'didn't screw up' head coach appointment

Rangers 'didn't screw up' head coach appointment

Summary

Rangers Football Club's chairman, Andrew Cavenagh, explained the process behind appointing Danny Rohl as head coach. He addressed fans' criticisms and clarified that Rohl was not a third choice behind other candidates like Steven Gerrard and Kevin Muscat. Cavenagh emphasized the complexity of hiring processes and expressed confidence in Rohl's appointment.

Key Facts

  • Danny Rohl was appointed as head coach of Rangers Football Club.
  • Chairman Andrew Cavenagh clarified that the process appeared "clunky" but was well-managed internally.
  • Steven Gerrard and Kevin Muscat were considered for the role but did not end up joining due to timing issues.
  • Cavenagh defended sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart against criticisms.
  • Multiple candidates were simultaneously considered, with no clear hierarchy among them.
  • Cavenagh stated that the club never had a leading candidate but was happy with five potential coaches.
  • He noted the difficulty of arranging deals due to candidates' international locations and family considerations.

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