Qudus SalihuLegendary former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly delivered a significant vote of confidence to Rangers manager Danny Rohl, acknowledging the German’s swift impact in stabilising a season that began with disappointing turbulence.While specific quotes from the legendary Scot directly praising Rohl’s ‘season-saving’ efforts have not yet been widely confirmed, other high-profile figures, including Rangers icon Barry Ferguson, have publicly backed Rohl’s credentials, highlighting his background at clubs like Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. This backing suggests a growing consensus among influential football minds that Rohl is the right man to restore standards at Ibrox.Rohl took over the Rangers job amidst a difficult spell, but reports suggest he has quickly instilled a clearer tactical identity and much-needed discipline. His initial focus has been on improving the team’s defensive structure—a basic requirement that many critics felt had been missing. This concentration on fundamental standards, reminiscent of the approach used by great managers like Walter Smith, has begun to deliver positive results and is what is believed to have garnered quiet approval from figures like Sir Alex Ferguson.Crucially, the reputed conversation also saw Ferguson urge Rohl to make a decisive move for former Premier League star Emmanuel Dennis. The Nigerian international, who impressed during his spell at Watford, is currently a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Nottingham Forest.Ferguson reportedly views the 27-year-old forward as a player with the pace, European experience, and Premier League pedigree required to immediately elevate Rangers’ attacking threat without requiring a transfer fee. While Dennis’s recent loan spell at Blackburn was challenging, his previous Champions League performances and top-flight goals demonstrate the kind of quality and explosive threat that Rangers currently lack upfront. Signing a player of Dennis’s calibre, on a free, would be seen as a statement of intent to quickly close the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
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