Rangers secured a crucial 3-0 win against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, marking a significant improvement for Danny Rohl’s team.
This victory came after a challenging 2-2 draw with Dundee United, where Nedim Bajrami’s late penalty was needed to avoid defeat. Bojan Miovski was instrumental, scoring twice, while Mikey Moore sealed the win with a late goal.
Despite the victory, Rohl acknowledges that reinforcements are necessary for Rangers to remain competitive. “Today we were clinical, we took our chances unlike Wednesday. This is a good step,” he told BBC Sportsound. The German manager emphasised the need for January signings to bolster their squad for future challenges.
The match saw Kilmarnock’s manager Stuart Kettlewell sent off due to his reaction to an unpunished challenge by Jack Butland on Bruce Anderson. Meanwhile, Rangers capitalised on their opportunities despite being outshot by Kilmarnock, who had 15 attempts compared to Rangers’ 11. Both teams ended with an expected goals (xG) of 0.74.
Rangers are set to face Ferencvaros in the Europa League next Thursday, with their chances of advancing already slim after earning just one point from five matches. Following this European encounter, they will host Hibernian at Ibrox on December 15 before travelling to Hearts six days later.
Rohl expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and highlighted the importance of fan support: “From the first minute tonight, I knew the fans were behind the team.” He stressed that continued effort is essential as every opponent aims to challenge them in this competitive league.
The manager maintains regular discussions with chairman Andrew Cavenagh about team development and future strategies. “I’m always in conversation with [chairman] Andrew Cavenagh. We have a good relationship,” Rohl stated, indicating ongoing collaboration for team improvements.
With five wins in their last seven matches, Rangers are showing progress under Rohl’s leadership. However, he remains focused on enhancing game management and ensuring consistent performances throughout the season.
This recent success has brought Rangers within six points of league leaders Hearts and Celtic, who are set to face each other soon. As Rohl enjoys this victory, he remains committed to strengthening his squad for upcoming challenges.