Why Rangers fans will be more patient with Derek McInnes than they were with Danny Rohl
Derek McInnes has some massive expectations on his shoulders at Rangers.
The Scottish manager was handed the reins after Danny Rohl left the Gers for Red Bull Salzburg after the 2025-26 campaign.
It feels like the perfect decision from Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, with the 55-year-old head coach coming off an impressive season with Hearts.
The Ibrox faithful will want to see immediate success under McInnes, but they may be more patient with him than some of the other managers in recent history.
Rohl experienced just how ruthless supporters in G51 can be as he lost the faith of many after a disappointing end in the William Hill Premiership.
Despite the German manager bringing the Govan side back from the brink after Russell Martin's disastrous spell, fans of the Glaswegian outfit questioned whether he should continue as head coach for next season.
What Derek McInnes brings to Rangers
Ibrox News have covered reports of Cavenagh backing McInnes at the Gers after his arrival.
One thing that went against Rohl last season was his lack of experience and nous required to get the Light Blues over the line post-split.
The German manager's decision-making with his team selection also left sections of the fanbase baffled.
McInnes surely won't fall into the same trap of trying to overcomplicate his tactics and ideas to bring success to the Glaswegian outfit.
Another important aspect is that the ex-midfielder was at the Govan side when Walter Smith and Dick Advocaat were in the dugout.
The Scot knows what the expectations and standards in G51 should be, which is why it's hard to see fans ever turning on him, something Barry Ferguson experienced during his interim spell.
What Barry Ferguson's interim Ibrox spell tells us
Ferguson replaced Philippe Clement in February 2025 and brought much-needed positivity back to Rangers.
Despite the Gers icon's underwhelming record in the William Hill Premiership, some fans wanted to see him continue at Ibrox.
Writing in the Daily Record on 17 July, Ferguson said, "During my short time at the helm I could feel the goodwill I was getting from the fans because, deep down, they knew I was one of them. And it’ll be the exact same scenario with Del."
"Look, Rangers fans will get behind the manager, whoever it might be. But there’s something a little bit different when it’s someone who gets the club the same way they do."
McInnes will surely garner similar faith from the fanbase in G51, as he can strike an instant connection with them through his past association.