GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Danny Rohl, Manager of Rangers applauds the fans after the Premier Sports Cup Semi Final match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on November 02, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

So what did we learn from Danny Rohl’s first Old Firm encounter? Unfortunately, probably not an awful lot. While there was some fight in the second half, it was pretty much the usual Rangers performance when it really matters in an Old Firm match. Danny Rohl’s Old Firm debut.

The problems here continue from every manager and every regime that Rangers have basically had over the last 12 years. Celtic have the Indian sign over Rangers in this fixture when it matters. Many fans have made the argument that Celtic hadn’t beaten Rangers in quite a long time. That is technically true, but the fact is that Rangers haven’t beaten Celtic when it really matters. For a very long time. Spring 2022 to be exact.

Consequently, Rohl’s performance in this one didn’t really shine. He didn’t prove himself any better than anybody else. We’ve pointed out a few of his mistakes in this one. Partnering Djiga and Souttar together...