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Exactly 135 days following the previous coach's initial media briefing as the club's head coach, his replacement the German coach faced the media at Ibrox for the first time.

The scale of the task facing him is well known, considering Martin's turbulent and disappointing four-month spell.

The former Sheffield Wednesday boss was joined by chairman the chairman, along with the frequently questioned duo of football director Thelwell and CEO Stewart.

However, what exactly did we learn from the young coach's maiden media outing as the club's manager?

Rohl's Primary Focus - Winning Comes First

One thing emerged loud and clear from Rohl's first appearance before the local press - he recognizes the need to win matches, and achieve this rapidly.

His predecessor Russell Martin managed just 17 matches and four months in charge, so the inquiry emerged about how long the new man thinks is realistic to turn around the underperforming squad.

While skillfully avoiding a direct answer that could bring later expectations, the coach's communication was quite clear.

"Hopefully very quickly," he said. "This is essential.

"In football you have not much time. One can talk about future plans but it's understood it's about immediate results and that period involves winning games. That is what I demand.

"Another aspect remains clear - I require every squad member to comprehend our intended to play. I come back to my primary message: it's winning, entertaining football and unity. If you follow this order, I believe that I'll stay for years here."

Pressure is Standard

Martin required security protection to leave the Falkirk Stadium after his final game in charge.

We've witnessed how toxic environments can become at sports teams when performances are poor. Protests have almost become a regular part of game day atmosphere on each part of Glasgow these days.

As the club's most youthful manager in history, the inquiry asked about which attributes the coach thinks he possesses that would enable him to handle, never mind thrive, in among the most pressurized roles in UK soccer?

"I think pressure in football are standard," he stated. "One needs to understand that rapidly.

"I think certain individuals could reference my age but I'm a decade and a half on this path. I had a great chance to work with Bayern Munich and be just the assistant coach, but I felt the reality to manage a team and the pressure involved.

"You begin winning games and then some critics claim you need to produce entertaining football. That becomes the stage but precisely my intention. I relish those expectations and I'm excited about what's ahead."

Thelwell Defends Chermiti Signing & Appointing His Son

There were numerous inquiries from journalists directed at Thelwell.

Significant attention has concerned the appointment of Robbie Thelwell as recruitment chief, with supporters skeptical about his qualifications for the role.

Nevertheless, he justified and explained the choice to bring Thelwell Jnr to Ibrox.

"It remains awkward to listen and optically I believe we all agreed when we took this step to hire him that he'd be viewed in a particular way," Thelwell said.

"The reality of the situation is that we aim to bring the very best talent here.

"My perspective on his professional path and background is he didn't need my assistance in football.

"He's worked at Villa as a senior scout, he then joined Norwich as head of scouting and then got promoted to development role.

"Before we recruited him, two Premier League clubs sought to sign him. Our approach right at the start of the process was discuss with Patrick, the chairman and vice-chairman Marathe about this situation.

"I was extremely open and I believe Robbie probably underwent a stricter process than any other who's employed by this football club.

"I'm certain is that he will work constantly to be successful for this football club and I anticipate to him proving that he'll become a valuable staff member for Rangers."

Additionally, Thelwell defended the acquisition of forward Chermiti, who arrived at Rangers for an alleged initial fee of eight million pounds, after failing to score in 24 games for his previous club.

The sporting director who brought the Portuguese young international to Liverpool from Sporting Lisbon - again for significant money in a fifteen million pound deal.

The question came if he stands by his multi-million pound purchase, who is yet to register in seven matches for Rangers.

"Yes, completely," Thelwell responded. "I think Youssef Chermiti represents who's got huge potential.

"I've never doubted him in any way. Again, I believe Danny will help to get the best out of the player.

"It's very early days for him, he's a young talent and naturally with young talents they occasionally take time.

"However, I'm convinced throughout of his career at the club he's going to prove that he is very, very good footballer."

Stewart Acknowledges Fan Frustration and Hurt

Stewart was also in the media scrutiny, considering the criticism that has been directed his way by certain of the club's own supporters.

There was even a sign in the Sandy Jardine stand during the recent draw with United suggesting Stewart - and Thelwell - to depart before they were packed for him.

Similar to the football director, Stewart didn't evade the topic.

"I totally appreciate the disappointment and hurt that fans are feeling because results recently haven't been good enough and nobody's happy with those," he said.

"The hurt and disappointment fans experience is mirrored inside the boardroom.

"Recognize that there must exist a channel for that dissatisfaction and in my role, I'm responsible.

"I serve as focal point for those and my responsibility as a