Rangers beaten at Hearts as pressure grows on Rohl
Ex-Rangers striker Kenny Miller wins 4-0 on Maccabi Tel Aviv caretaker debut, addresses mentor Ronny Deila’s leave after harassment allegations. Unsure on permanent role, focuses on final six games.
Pundit Stevenson says McInnes ‘schooled’ Rohl as Hearts’ half-time tweaks flipped a 0-1 into 2-1. He slams Rangers’ in-game management and warns pressure is building after back-to-back defeats.
Ex-Rangers Ross McCormack and Andy Halliday reject Chris Sutton’s ‘pea-hearted’ jibe at James Tavernier after the 2-1 Hearts loss, arguing the bigger issue is Rangers’ lack of identity under Rohl.
Ian Durrant urges Rangers’ owners to make a statement signing of Lewis Ferguson, despite Barry Ferguson’s doubts over Bologna’s price. Talks with chairman Andrew Cavenagh cited on club ‘DNA’.
Report claims Rangers could land a £5m striker likened to Lawrence Shankland, with the player keen on an Ibrox move after the 2-1 Hearts setback.
Michael Stewart dismisses Rangers’ penalty claims for Djeidi Gassama at Tynecastle as ‘embarrassing’, while backing VAR’s call to allow Hibs’ goal vs Celtic after an inconclusive handball check.
Emmanuel Fernandez is criticised for lapses and duels lost in the 2-1 Hearts defeat, amid Borussia Dortmund links. Rangers may face a decision on cashing in if form dips.
Rangers lose 2-1 at Hearts after leading. Criticism centres on Danny Rohl subbing standout Mikey Moore for Thelo Aasgaard on 75, with Aasgaard wasteful. Kingsley and Shankland overturn Sterling’s opener.
Alex McLeish urges Ibrox chiefs to back Danny Rohl despite the 2-1 Hearts setback, recalling his own reprieve from Sir David Murray and stressing stability and guidance.
Derek Cornelius, sidelined after injury and a clash with Danny Rohl, will return to Marseille. The loanee’s OM deal runs to 2028, reported £14k a week. Rangers are not planning a permanent move.
Keith Jackson brands Andreas Skov Olsen an ‘absolute passenger’ and queries his start at Hearts, citing dozy defending at the equaliser in Rangers’ 2-1 defeat and poor overall impact.
After Hearts beat Rangers, a fan sent Charlie Mulgrew an expletive voice note over his doubts about Hearts. Mulgrew admits he was wrong but fires back that he has ‘more titles than the full club’.
Rangers now track for Europa League third qualifying round; second and Champions League path still possible. Cup outcomes could shift slots, with derby at Celtic Park pivotal.
Sub Miovski admits Rangers ‘lost concentration’ as Hearts won 2-1. With seven points back and three to play, focus turns to finishing strongly before the Celtic derby.
Andy Halliday says Rangers are reactive, not entertaining, and Rohl’s like-for-like changes at Hearts failed as a 1-0 lead became 2-1. He questions Rohl’s future but stops short of calling for the sack.
Kris Boyd blasts Nasser Djiga for smiling post-match and aiding opponents as Rangers lose 2-1 to Hearts, questioning mentality and whether a permanent deal should be reconsidered.
