Danny Rohl mistake ‘makes no sense’ as Rangers rue missed Scottish Premiership opportunity

supporters will be hoping they don’t end the season reflecting on costly individual moments if the Scottish Premiership title slips away.

The Gers sent out a major statement on Sunday with a thrilling 4–2 victory over at Ibrox, as fans witnessed one of the most dramatic comebacks Scottish football has seen in recent years under .

That result lifted Rangers into second place, just two points behind the league leaders, with also applying pressure as the title race tightens.

With the season edging toward its climax, the championship could well be decided on the final day—and if that’s the case, Rangers may regret the damaging 1–1 draw away to .

Keith Jackson Questions Rohl’s Rotation Call

Rangers’ winter transfer window appears to have been a turning point, with several new arrivals quickly settling in and making an immediate impact in Glasgow. Despite the controversy surrounding earlier recruitment, the latest additions have hit the ground running.

However, Rohl’s decision to rotate his squad—particularly resting new signings in certain matches—may have contributed to the disappointing result at Fir Park. Speaking on the ’s Hotline Live, columnist admitted he was baffled by the manager’s choices.

“He’s brought in key upgrades,” Jackson said. “We saw them come off the bench against Kilmarnock, then start and score goals, repeat it in the cup, and do it again versus Hearts.

“It still makes no sense to me why, when they went to Fir Park, most of those upgrades were left out. I can’t work out what the thinking was.”

Jackson’s criticism carries weight, given Motherwell were never likely to roll over. Those dropped points could yet prove decisive in a title race this tight.

Why Rohl Has Room to Manage Fitness

Rangers are now entering a decisive stretch of the season, with only a handful of league fixtures remaining and an Old Firm Scottish Cup clash looming in between.

The encouraging news for Rohl is the fixture schedule. From now until the end of the campaign, Rangers have at least six days between each match, allowing for careful rotation and recovery. An international break also arrives before the final two league games, easing the physical burden further.

Several players—including Derek Cornelius and Max Aarons—are pushing for returns, while Connor Barron remains a more uncertain prospect.

Even so, Rohl will have ample opportunity to manage workloads effectively and ensure his squad is fresh for the defining moments of the title run-in.

With time to rest and reintegrate his “upgrades,” Rangers may yet have everything in place for a dramatic Premiership finish.