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Exactly 135 days following the previous coach's initial media briefing as the club's manager, successor Danny Rohl faced the media at Rangers' stadium for the first time.

The scale of the challenge facing him is widely recognized, considering his predecessor's chaotic and disappointing 123-day spell.

The former Wednesday boss was joined by chairman Andrew Cavenagh, along with the frequently questioned pair of football director Kevin Thelwell and CEO Patrick Stewart.

However, what exactly did we learn from the 36-year-old coach's first public appearance as the club's manager?

Rohl's Primary Focus - Victory is Everything

A single message emerged loud and clear from the new coach's first appearance in front of the local press - he understands the need to win matches, and do so rapidly.

The previous manager Martin managed just 17 games and four months as manager, so the question emerged about how long the new man believes is reasonable to turn around the underperforming team.

Although deftly avoiding a direct answer that might create later expectations, Rohl's message was quite clear.

"With hope as soon as possible," he stated. "That is crucial.

"In football you have not much opportunity. You can discuss long-term vision but it's understood it's about immediate results and that period involves securing victories. That is my requirement.

"Another aspect remains clear - I require every squad member to understand our intended to perform. I come back to my main message: it's winning, it's attractive and unity. By following this sequence, I believe that I will remain very long at the club."

Expectations are Standard

The previous manager needed security protection to leave the Falkirk Stadium after his final match as manager.

We've witnessed how toxic environments can become at football clubs when results are poor. Protests have almost become an expected aspect of game day experience on both sides of Glasgow these days.

As the club's most youthful ever head coach, the inquiry asked about what qualities Rohl believes he possesses that would enable him to handle, let alone excel, in among the highest-pressure positions in British football?

"I think pressure in this business is normal," he stated. "One needs to understand that rapidly.

"I believe some people might mention my age but I have been 16 years on this path. I experienced a great opportunity to work with the German club and serve as only an assistant coach, but I felt what it means to be a head coach and the demands involved.

"When you start winning games and then some critics will say you need to play attractive soccer. That becomes the phase but that's exactly my intention. I enjoy those expectations and I'm excited about the future."

The Sporting Director Explains Chermiti Signing & Appointing Family Member

There were numerous inquiries from journalists for Thelwell.

Significant attention has concerned the appointment of his son as recruitment chief, with fans unconvinced about his qualifications for the role.

Nevertheless, he justified and clarified the choice to recruit his son to Ibrox.

"It's always uncomfortable to hear and optically I think we all agreed when we took this step to appoint him that he'd be viewed negatively," Thelwell stated.

"The truth of the situation is that we aim to attract the very best talent to this club.

"My view on Robbie's career and situation is he required no my assistance in football.

"He served at Villa as a senior scout, after which he joined Norwich as scouting chief and then was elevated to development role.

"Before we hiring him, multiple Premier League clubs wanted to sign him. Our approach right at the start of the process was consult with the CEO, the chairman and vice-chairman Paraag Marathe about this matter.

"I was extremely transparent and I think Robbie probably underwent a stricter procedure than any other employee by this football club.

"What I do know is that he'll labor 25/8 to be successful for Rangers and I'm looking forward seeing him proving that he's going to be an excellent staff member for the club."

Thelwell also supported the acquisition of striker Chermiti, who joined Rangers for a reported initial fee of £8m, after failing to find the net in 24 games for his previous club.

It was Thelwell who transferred the Portugal young international to Liverpool from Sporting Lisbon - again for significant money in a £15m deal.

The question came if he supports his expensive signing, who hasn't yet score in seven matches for the club.

"Absolutely, very much so," Thelwell responded. "I believe the striker is a player who's got great ability.

"I haven't doubted him in any way. Similarly, I believe Danny will assist in maximize the potential out of the player.

"It's very initial stages for the young player, he remains young talent and of course with young talents they sometimes require patience.

"However, I'm convinced throughout of his time here he'll demonstrate that he is very, very good player."

Stewart Understands Supporters' Disappointment and Anger

Stewart was also in the media scrutiny, given the vitriol that has been directed his way by some of the club's fans.

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

Similar to the football director, the CEO did not evade the topic.

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

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

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

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