Rangers close gap as Chermiti hits hat-trick, title race tightens
Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, a January Player of the Month with five goals in 22 games. Signed from Peterborough for £3.9m, he eyes a Super Eagles call-up.
Rangers must win the league, then hope the Champions League winners already qualify so the top champions by coefficient gain entry. Olympiacos currently lead that race, keeping Rangers’ £30m hope alive.
Hearts’ Claudio Braga reflects on the 4-2 loss at Ibrox after leading twice. He says the dressing room stayed united after Chermiti’s hat-trick and vows to refocus on the next match.
John Souttar’s deal ends 31 May, with a two-year extension reportedly offered in December. The 29-year-old has 33 appearances and 10 bookings. Danny Rohl wants the experienced defender to stay.
Rangers move within two of Hearts after a 4-2 win. Next five: Livingston (A), Celtic (H), St Mirren (A), Aberdeen (H), Dundee United (H). Celtic sit a point back with a game in hand.
Ally McCoist pays tribute to Robert Duvall, recalling their time on ‘A Shot at Glory’ and lauding the 95-year-old actor’s character, saying he was ‘gutted’ by the news.
Johan Mjallby tips Celtic to edge the title race with Hearts and Rangers but warns their set-piece defending could cost them if not fixed.
Article claims referee David Dickinson is again assigned to Rangers’ trip to Livingston as VAR, highlighting prior penalty controversies and selection patterns under Willie Collum.
Tim Sherwood praises on-loan winger Mikey Moore and says he wants him back at Tottenham, as the 18-year-old’s goals and fearless play boost Rangers’ title push after a 4-2 win over Hearts.
Kris Boyd hails Tuur Rommens after his standout display in Rangers’ 4-2 win over Hearts, urging Rohl to push full-backs higher to increase crosses, with Tavernier’s attacking threat highlighted at right-back.
Simon Jordan says Rangers can win the title after getting insight on Danny Rohl from ex-Rangers winger Josh Windass. After the 4-2 win over Hearts, Rohl lauds his squad’s ‘mentality’ and rotation amid a high-intensity week.
Ex-Everton coach Dan Micciche hails Chermiti’s mentality after the striker’s hat-trick in Rangers’ 4-2 win over Hearts cut the gap to two. Says his resilience and potential justify the £8m move.
Gary Lineker watched Rangers 4-2 Hearts and, citing Celtic’s late win, says he hopes Hearts hold on. He hails Chermiti’s hat-trick and the tight race with Rangers two points back.
