Rangers’ title hopes collapsed after back‑to‑back defeats to Motherwell and Hearts, leaving the squad three points off the leaders. Danny Rohl admitted the youthful side lacked the consistency to keep pace, and the loss of key players such as captain James Tavernier threatens a further slide in this season ahead.

Rohl’s 2.22 points per game average trails Celtic’s 2.5 and Hearts’ 2.11, highlighting a performance gap that widened after a 6‑3 win at Falkirk and a 2‑2 draw with Celtic. The 12 consecutive draws have cost the club vital momentum, leaving them mired in third place for the season in April.

With six loan players ending their spells and goalkeeper Jack Butland approaching the final year of his contract, Rohl faces a major squad overhaul. He has called for greater personality and courage over the last three fixtures, insisting that the club must learn from the recent failures before the final push.

Rangers’ only lifeline lies in a victory at Celtic Park, coupled with a points loss by Hearts at Motherwell. A win would lift them above the bottom three, but a defeat would cement a third‑place finish for the first time since 2018. The pressure now rests squarely on Rohl and his squad.