“Rangers return to the title race, but Rohl demands even more.”

The Rangers are back in the race for the Scottish Premiership title, reducing the gap to leaders Hearts to just three points. However, manager Danny Rohl is not getting carried away with the euphoria and demands more from his team. Following a convincing 2-0 victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox, Rohl highlights that, despite significant progress, there is still much more to achieve. “It’s a statement, but it’s not what we want yet,” he said in statements to BBC Sport Scotland.

Since Rohl took charge in October, the Rangers have transformed their fortunes in the league, moving from a distant sixth place, with just one win in eight games, to a prominent position, with 10 wins in 13 matches. Only Hearts have managed to defeat them in this new phase, demonstrating an impressive recovery that puts them back in the title race, with 17 games still to play this season.

Rohl, who previously had a notable stint at Sheffield Wednesday, expressed pride in his team’s progress, emphasizing the importance of taking small steps to build confidence. “When I arrived, we were 13 points off the top. Now, we are three. Football is a rollercoaster and anything is possible,” said the coach, who stressed the need to focus on the next game, a rematch with Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

A performance of the team under Rohl’s leadership is even more remarkable considering that he has been working with the same players who were criticized during Russell Martin’s disastrous tenure. The new coach has been striving to instill “belief and self-confidence” in the players, who have shown significant improvement in recent weeks. However, Rohl does not intend to stop here and is already planning to strengthen the team this month, with the midfield being a priority area.

Former Scotland international Michael Stewart commented on the situation, stating that Rohl is aware of the areas that need improvement, as the team is still not controlling games as he would like. “He is a good coach with a keen eye on what happens on the pitch,” Stewart said, emphasizing the need for reinforcements.

Discussions about who has the best chance of winning the title remain heated. Chris Sutton, former Celtic forward, believes that Hearts are the favorites at the moment, but the January transfer window will be crucial in determining the trophy’s destination. Kris Boyd, another former Rangers player, agreed, stressing that while Rangers deserve credit for their recovery, there is still a long way to go.

Rangers fans are showing optimism, with many expressing their confidence on social media. Robbie believes that the team is gaining momentum and that they are currently the favorites for the title. Al praises Rohl’s work, while others comment on the improvement in set-piece plays and the potential of young talents like Connor Barron.

Thus, with a promising future ahead and a fierce battle for the title, the Rangers, under the guidance of Danny Rohl, are determined to continue their rise. The next match will be crucial to solidify their position and take another decisive step towards victory.