Danny Röhl didn’t hesitate when naming the most unruly player he has ever coached, ‘by far’, and it has caused quite a shock

Danny Röhl’s Shocking Revelation: Rangers Star Crowned ‘Most Unruly’ Player of His Career

Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

In a candid interview that’s sent shockwaves through Scottish football, Rangers manager Danny Röhl has dropped a bombshell, naming one of his own players as the most disruptive force he’s ever tried to tame in over a decade of elite coaching. The German tactician, who took the reins at Ibrox last summer after a whirlwind stint at Sheffield Wednesday, didn’t mince words during a press conference ahead of tonight’s Europa League clash with Benfica.

“It’s him – no question,” Röhl declared, pointing emphatically toward the training pitches visible from the media room. The culprit? Cyriel Dessers, the Nigerian striker whose blistering pace and predatory instincts have lit up the Premiership this season, but whose fiery temperament has often threatened to derail the squad’s harmony. “I’ve worked with world-class talents at Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Southampton – egos the size of stadiums, sure. But Cyriel? He’s a Category 5 hurricane in cleats. The arguments in training, the locker-room standoffs… it’s like herding cats on steroids.

“Röhl’s tenure at Rangers has been a rollercoaster. The 36-year-old’s innovative 3-4-3 system has propelled the Gers to the top of the table, with Dessers netting eight goals in 12 appearances. Yet, behind the glamour, whispers of unrest have swirled. Sources close to the club reveal Dessers clashed with assistant coaches over tactical drills last month, storming off the pitch in a viral clip that fueled tabloid frenzy. “He challenges everything,” Röhl admitted with a wry smile. “But that’s why he’s special. Unruly doesn’t mean untalented – it means passionate. We’re channeling it, turning chaos into trophies.”

The revelation comes at a pivotal moment. Rangers sit five points clear of Celtic, but discipline issues have cost them dearly: three red cards in their last five league games, two involving Dessers’ on-field skirmishes. Fans, divided online, see it as tough love from a manager unafraid to air dirty laundry. “Röhl’s building a winners’ mentality,” tweeted one supporter. “Dessers needs this kick up the backside.

“For Dessers, it’s a wake-up call. The 30-year-old, signed from Cremonese for £4.5 million, has spoken of his “warrior spirit” as a double-edged sword. Post-training, he shrugged off the comments: “Boss is right – I play with fire. But fire wins games.” As Ibrox braces for another explosive night, Röhl’s bold honesty underscores his philosophy: tame the beast, or let it run wild.Will this spark a turnaround, or ignite further turmoil? Only time – and perhaps a few more heated team talks – will tell. One thing’s certain: under Röhl, Rangers football is anything but dull.