Key Takeaways from Danny Rohl's Glasgow Rangers Press Conference

Nearly 135 days after Russell Martin's initial media briefing as Rangers head coach, his replacement the German coach faced reporters at Rangers' stadium for the first time.

The scale of the task facing him is well known, given his predecessor's turbulent and unsuccessful four-month tenure.

The ex- Sheffield Wednesday boss was joined by club chairman the chairman, along with the much-criticized pair of sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart.

However, what precisely was revealed from the young coach's maiden media outing as the club's manager?

Rohl's Main Priority - Winning is Everything

A single message came through clearly from the new coach's first appearance in front of the Scottish media - he understands the need to secure victories, and do so rapidly.

His predecessor Russell Martin managed just 17 matches and four months as manager, so the inquiry emerged about what timeframe Rohl thinks is realistic to transform the struggling squad.

Although deftly sidestepping a specific response that could bring later expectations, Rohl's message was very evident.

"Hopefully as soon as possible," he said. "This is essential.

"In this business you have limited time. You can discuss future plans but it's understood it concerns immediate results and the short-term involves winning games. That is what I demand.

"One thing is also obvious - I require all players to understand how we want to play. I return to my main theme: it's winning, it's attractive and unity. If you follow this order, I believe that I will remain for years here."

Pressure is Standard

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

We've seen how hostile situations can become at football clubs when performances decline. Demonstrations have almost become a regular aspect of the matchday experience on both sides of Glasgow these days.

As Rangers' youngest ever head coach, the inquiry was posed about which attributes Rohl believes he possesses that would enable him to handle, let alone excel, in one of the highest-pressure roles in British football?

"In my opinion pressure in football is normal," he commented. "You must learn that very quickly.

"I believe certain individuals could reference my age but I have been a decade and a half on this path. I had an excellent opportunity to be at Bayern Munich and serve as just the assistant coach, but I experienced the reality to manage a team and the pressure you face.

"When you start getting results and then some critics claim you must produce entertaining soccer. That's the next phase but that's exactly what I want. I enjoy those expectations and I'm excited about the future."

Thelwell Defends Chermiti Signing & Appointing His Son

The media pack had numerous inquiries from journalists directed at Thelwell.

Much discussion has focused on the hiring of Robbie Thelwell as head of recruitment, with supporters unconvinced about his qualifications for the position.

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

"It remains awkward to hear and optically I believe we all agreed when we made this step to hire Robbie that he'd be seen negatively," Thelwell said.

"The truth of circumstances is that we want to attract the very best players to this club.

"My view on his professional path and background is he required no my assistance in soccer.

"He's worked at Aston Villa as head scout, after which he joined Norwich City as head of scouting and then got promoted to player pathways manager.

"Prior to our hiring him, multiple Premier League clubs wanted to sign him. What we did from the beginning of proceedings was consult with Patrick, the chairman and deputy chairman Marathe about this matter.

"I was highly open and I think Robbie probably underwent a stricter procedure than anybody else who's employed by the team.

"What I do know is that he will work constantly to be successful for Rangers and I'm looking forward seeing him demonstrating that he'll become an excellent staff member for Rangers."

Additionally, Thelwell supported the acquisition of forward Chermiti, who joined the club for a reported initial fee of eight million pounds, after failing to find the net in 24 games for his previous club.

The sporting director who transferred 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 signing, who is yet to score in seven outings for the club.

"Yes, very much so," Thelwell answered. "I believe the striker is a player who's possesses great ability.

"I haven't questioned him whatsoever. Again, I believe the manager will assist in maximize the potential out of Youssef.

"These are early days for the young player, he remains promising prospect and naturally with young talents they sometimes take time.

"But I'm certain over the course of his time at the club he'll demonstrate that he's a very, very good player."

Stewart Acknowledges Supporters' Disappointment and Anger

The chief executive was in the media firing line, considering the vitriol that has been aimed at him by some club fans.

Additionally, there was a sign in the stadium during the recent tie with Dundee United inviting Stewart - and the sporting director - to depart before they were packed for them.

Like his football director, the CEO did not avoid the topic.

"I completely understand the disappointment and anger that the supporters are experiencing because performances recently haven't met good enough and no one is satisfied with them," he stated.

"The hurt and frustration fans experience is mirrored inside the leadership.

"Also understand that there must exist an outlet for that dissatisfaction and as chief executive, that's me.

"I'm a focal point for those and my responsibility as a