ROHL WITH THE PUNCHES

Danny looks like a shrewd coach but he is fighting with one arm tied behind his back after a summer of botched recruitment from Rangers

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THIS is only his 15th day in the job as Rangers gaffer.

So it’s still way too early to make a judgment on whether Danny Rohl is the right man to bring the glory days back to Ibrox.

The jury is still out on the German.

Like every Rangers boss, whether he’s a success or failure will depend purely on silverware.

And ultimately, he lost his first chance of a trophy at Hampden on Sunday.

If you put aside the plethora of incidents, talking points and controversies from 120 minutes of Old Firm mayhem - Celtic deserved to win.

Rohl’s team were outfought and out-thought in a first half where they were second best in every department.

He might have regrets over his team selection.

Before getting sent off, Thelo Aasgaard was largely ineffective, playing on the periphery of the game.

Others vying for that position - Mikey Moore and Djeidi Gassama - looked like better options when they eventually got off the bench.

Should misfiring Youssef Chermiti have been hooked at halftime instead of Danilo?

Did Nico Raskin really have to be subbed at the end of the 90 when his influence was growing?

Clearly, the manager didn't get everything right.

But even after just two weeks in charge, the signs are still good when it comes to Rohl.

For once - when it comes to decision-making - this Ibrox board might have made an astute appointment with their new head coach.

To implement a new shape and structure, which suits this side better, in such a short space of time is no mean feat.