Despite the obvious upsides of the RB Salzburg job, Barry Ferguson can not get his head around why Danny Rohl would want to leave Rangers.
The German looks set to take over at the Austrians after they targeted him and began discussions with Ibrox officials. As of yesterday there was no agreeement between the clubs, but it was expected to be a fast-moving situation.
Ferguson has spoken positively about Rohl despite the collapse at the end of last campaign, and saw real potential for next season. He believes the squad is ready to click into gear with the right guidance and a few additions, which is why the head coach's desire to leave baffles him.
The former interim boss accepts why a move closer to home would appeal for the 37-year-old, but thought the chance to achieve success in Glasgow would outweigh that.
"Not much surprises me anymore when it comes to football but the news that the Rangers boss could be heading for the exit after only eight months in charge is a shock," he said in the Daily Record.
"It’s not because I don’t understand the appeal the Austrian side would have for the German boss, especially with the opportunity to move closer to his family.
"Danny has two young sons but he has spent most of the three years he’s been working in British football living apart from them.
"As a father myself, I realise how tough that would be for him.
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"Having started his career working for the Red Bull Group in Leipzig, the chance to work with some familiar faces in Salzburg will clearly be an attraction too.
"And I understand he must be feeling under pressure with the way last season ended here.
"There’s no doubt a sizeable element of the supporter base have made their minds up on him as boss and turning those opinions around won’t be easy.
"But this is where I see things differently.
"I don’t get why you would want to leave a club like Rangers. I don’t understand why you’d walk from Ibrox when there’s still a chance to achieve something special here.
"Now obviously I’ve got my blue-tinted specs on but I can’t help but see the potential in this squad and this club.
"Last season ended on a horrible note but that shouldn’t mask some of the flashes of real quality the team produced as they fought their way back into the title race.
"Danny isn’t from here so obviously he doesn’t have the same emotional attachment I do but every time I look at that squad, I get excited about what it can achieve if only we can turn those flashes into consistent displays. The buzz around Ibrox would be unreal."
