'It makes no sense' - Rangers boss provides important transfer update including timeline for new signing
Rangers are hoping to enhance the squad during Danny Rohl’s first window at Ibrox
Rangers boss Danny Rohl has hinted that he’d like to have some new players in the building before his side’s upcoming Scottish Cup game against Annan Athletic.
The Light Blues, who are remarkably now just three points behind leaders Hearts after a calamitous start, travel to Aberdeen at the weekend with the aim of securing back-to-back wins over the Dons after a 2-0 victory at Ibrox.
They then face fourth-tier side Annan Athletic on Saturday 17 January in a cup match where Rohl will put some of his new signings into the fray.
Danny Rohl shares insight into January plans
After guiding his side to a 2-0 victory over Aberdeen, Rohl dropped a hint about his side’s transfer plans ahead of what promises to be a busy couple of weeks.
He told reporters: “It would be helpful to have players in for the cup game (v Annan next Friday) because we can maybe use them there. We also have to make good decisions on what is best for some players here. It makes no sense to keep them if they’re not getting minutes.
“Players on the bench want to be on the train. They’re trying but they have to be on the front foot or the train leaves the station without some players. It’s a tough challenge. We need a strong squad and when we make subs we have to be better.”
Danny Rohl set to take central role in transfer discussions
Rohl is likely to have to navigate the challenge of his first transfer window in Scottish football without the help of a sporting director as he looks to enhance the tools he currently has at his disposal.
The former Sheffield Wednesday boss has transformed the club’s fortunes since joining and has improved the form and performances of many individuals that were struggling to hit the required levels under predecessor Russell Martin.
However, he’s not yet believed to be satisfied with the squad as a whole and wants to make changes to maximise his side’s chances of reclaiming the league title after four years of Celtic dominance.
Rangers endured one of their worst ever starts to a season earlier in the campaign but are now three points behind the league leaders and as many points ahead of rivals Celtic, although both still have a game in hand.
Rohl told BBC Scotland: “Fantastic, three points, clean sheet. All in all, very proud of the group at the moment. We have closed the gap to just three points from 13 when I arrived. It's a statement but still not what we want. We're on a journey, it's about the next game on Sunday. When I took over two years ago at Sheffield Wednesday we were 12, 13 points under the line. In the end we survived. In football, everything is possible.”