‘I believe we can do it’ – Danny Rohl talks up Rangers’ title chances
Danny Rohl is feeling confident that Rangers can become Scottish Premiership champions this season after getting themselves back into the title race. Since being appointed as Gers boss four months ago, he’s managed to pick up a total of 46 points and are two points behind league leaders Hearts. It was a statement victory for Rohl’s side last weekend as they triumphed over the Jambos 4-2 and next up is Livingston away this Sunday. Speaking in his pre match press conference, the 36-year-old spoke about how he believes the Ibrox club can win the title and how the mindset is there amongst his squad: “I totally believe we can do it. It’s not just about the last results, there’s no doubt about our strength of this squad now, of the individual players. There should be no question mark. “But football is football. It’s all about 11 against 11 in 90 minutes. And in one game, everything is possible. We have to do it very seriously, very aggressively. “It’s now about these games where you think you have to win to take the three points. I think this is crucial. If you want you can compare maybe the similar situation in the week, Arsenal at Wolves [a 2-2 draw in the Premier League]. “Everyone will think, ‘yeah, this is an easy win’, but even in these games the teams are down and they have sometimes not so much to lose and they try everything and it’s very important that we go serious. “But I feel at the moment there’s no doubt the mindset is completely there.”
McInnes Warns of “Difficult Game” as Hearts Aim to Stay Top Against Falkirk
Derek McInnes caught up with the media ahead of Hearts’ game against Falkirk on Saturday. He said “They’re [Falkirk] a good side. We’ve had two big league wins against them this season but we’ve had to do so well in both of them.” “I thought our home game against them earlier in the season was as good as we’ve played. I thought we were very good.” “The away game, with the conditions, it was difficult and obviously they have managed to beat us on penalties in the cup recently.” “So we are well aware, I think they’ve been brilliant value. I thought they would have been, I said that before the first game and nothing has changed my mind.” “I think they have got good energy, good speed in how they play, and well managed, so it’s a difficult game for us.” “But as I say, to get to where we want to get to and for us to stay top of the league, we are going to have to play well and hopefully Saturday’s another demonstration of that.” Both sides will head into this weekend’s game off the back of defeats. Hearts lost away to Rangers in a 4-2 thriller, and Falkirk dropped points to Dundee United at home in only their 4th home defeat this season.
