Danny Rohl has declared that his Rangers side are surprising the Scottish football world after a commanding 2-0 victory over Aberdeen at Ibrox propelled them into second place in the Premiership table.
Rangers' Commanding Performance Secures Crucial Points
First-half goals from defender Manny Fernandez and midfielder Nico Raskin sealed a comfortable win for the Glasgow giants. This result, coming just days after a monumental victory over rivals Celtic, finally sees Rangers climb above their Old Firm foes in the standings. They now sit just three points behind league leaders Hearts, marking a dramatic shift in the title race.
Rohl, who took over a struggling side from predecessor Russell Martin, has overseen a remarkable transformation. In his 13 league matches in charge, the German manager has now recorded ten wins and two draws, a run of form that has utterly reshaped the season's narrative.
Rohl Praises Collective Effort Behind Remarkable Turnaround
When asked to compare the current buoyant mood with the situation he inherited, Rohl was quick to share the credit. "I think at first it’s important to say it’s not just me personally," he stated. "I have a fantastic coaching team, it’s not a one-man show. We’re doing this together with the club, with my players, with the coaches, with the staff behind the coaches."
He added, "We’re growing together. We are in a fantastic way, I think we surprised a lot of people since I’m here. But, for me, it’s about the next game. I’m hungry, I’m ambitious." Rohl emphasised the need for continued effort to maintain their challenge.
Transfer Activity and Squad Depth Key to Sustaining Challenge
With the January transfer window open, Rohl signalled his desire to strengthen the squad to bolster what is now a serious title push. Rangers have been linked with a move for Danish youth international midfielder Silas Andersen, currently at Swedish club BK Hacken.
"Yeah, we are in the process, we work on this," Rohl confirmed regarding potential signings. He stressed the importance of internal competition, noting that players must stay "on the front foot" to remain part of the journey. "We need a strong squad. This is also important for me, when we make subs we have to be better, that we get impacts."
Reflecting on the Aberdeen performance, Rohl expressed pride. "They played some good football... all in all, I’m very proud of the group at the moment," he said. "After the game at the weekend, you never know, it’s always difficult to play three days later again, but we delivered again."
For Aberdeen, under interim manager Peter Leven following Jimmy Thelin's sacking, it was another disappointing outing. Leven acknowledged his team's effort but lamented a lack of cutting edge. "I’m disappointed to lose the goals that we lost," he said. "At times when we do play, we look like a good team. I thought we had enough chances to take something from the game. You need to take those opportunities." The two sides are set to meet again this Sunday at Pittodrie.
