The pressure was on Rangers going into the massive showdown against Hearts on Sunday. It was a MUST win game for Danny Rohl’s men and they rose to the occasion and got an important three points against the league leaders.
The Light Blues showed an incredible amount of fight, desire and grit to comeback not once – but twice to beat Derek McInnes’ side 4-2.
51,092 fans turned up for the box office fixture, which was a record of the modern era, and the highest attended since John Greig’s testimonial match back in 1978.
The stadium was rocking from start to finish with a real sense of belief amongst the Gers faithful that they could go on and become champions.
Rohl’s celebrations after Youssef Chermiti bagged his hat-trick were truly a sight to behold as the German head coach ran down the touchline bursting with pride and said after the game ‘it was the first since I’ve been here at that Ibrox was like Ibrox.’
Chermiti was the star of the day as he dominated the Jam Tarts’ defence and responded brilliantly after a disappointing display in front of goal against Motherwell.
The spotlight has been on the striker after the Ibrox club spent a staggering £8 million on him, but credit where credit is due – that’s another big game where he has delivered – he’s quite the enigma!
Rohl’s impact since his appointment back in October has been nothing short of remarkable and has picked up a total of 46 points.
The Jambos are still top of the league by two points and deserve a lot of credit for the unbelievable season they’ve had but they’ll no doubt be feeling the pressure now with the Gers breathing down their necks.
Celtic have picked up form after Martin O’Neill’s return to the Parkhead club for the third time and are grinding out results but not in convincing fashion, which is a cause for concern.
There’s turmoil off the field for the Hoops as the relationship between the fans and board is beyond toxic and is showing no signs of improving anytime soon.
The Celts play away from home to Stuttgart in the Europa League then three days later have a mouth watering Old Firm derby at Ibrox, which could send the Hoops faithful into meltdown if they fall to their arch-rivals.
Out of the three teams challenging for the title, it’s the Govan club that are in the best position as the harmony, and positive atmosphere couldn’t be more higher.
Regardless of what happens this season, it’s been one for the ages and a great advert for Scottish football.
Danny Rohl will never need to buy a drink in Glasgow ever again if he wins the club’s 56th league title.
This is Rangers’ league to lose.
