To be fair, criticism of Danny Rohl has ramped up after a few poor results, but some perspective is needed. He inherited a group that was heading the wrong way and, without wholesale replacement, has them competing again. That isn’t small beer — it’s proper work. At the same time, you can see why the gripes surface. The club still shows the same structural weaknesses that were there before Rohl arrived.

What Rohl has actually done

He’s taken players who were underperforming and got them producing better collectively. The shape is clearer, there’s more organisation at times, and the team feels capable of a title tilt which, until recently, seemed fanciful. That improvement is real. It’s not magic signings or dramatic overhauls; it’s coaching, demands and game management. Fans should recognise that progress even if results haven’t been spotless.

Where the squad still limits the plan

Truth is, the squad’s inherit limitations bite. A goalkeeper who’s brilliant shot-stopping wise but limited in distribution makes a certain style harder to execute. When you want to play out, resist the press and keep tempo, distribution from the back matters. Equally, some defenders and midfielders look more comfortable in older structures than in the press-resistant, quick-transition game the manager wants. That clash creates gaps and leaves us exposed at times.

Reasonable expectations for the summer

Come the close season it would be sensible to expect recruitment aimed at reducing those mismatches. A keeper more comfortable with the ball at his feet and a couple of players who can stretch their comfort zones would help. In the meantime, give Rohl the credit for what he’s achieved. He hasn’t cured every problem, but he’s put the club in a position to move forward. Let’s judge him on the bigger picture, not just a handful of rough results.

Written by Goram_no1: 15 March 2026

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