admin“Heart Broken But Hopeful”- Max Aarons Sends EMOTIONAL Message to Rangers Fans After Celtic Defeat, Reveals What Danny Rohl Is Planning for Ibrox’s Future
Max Aarons insists Rangers fans should remain optimistic about the future under new head coach Danny Rohl, despite the heartbreak of Sunday’s Hampden defeat to Celtic.
Rohl’s men fell short in a dramatic Premier Sports Cup semi-final, missing out on a spot in the final after extra time.
A James Tavernier penalty had briefly reignited hope, but Rangers—reduced to ten men following Thelo Aasgaard’s red card—eventually succumbed in a fiery encounter.
It was a bitter blow, especially as Celtic were under the guidance of interim boss Martin O’Neill and far from full strength. Youssef Chermiti, Nico Raskin, and Djeidi Gassama all missed key chances that could have turned the game in Rangers’ favour.
Rohl must now lift his squad quickly ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Roma, followed by a crucial Premiership meeting with Dundee—fixtures Aarons believes could shape the rest of the season.
“In any Old Firm semi-final, you’re obviously disappointed not to win,” Aarons said. “But putting that aside, I’m genuinely excited about what this manager is bringing. You can already see a change in the team.”
Despite their poor European campaign—with defeats to Genk, Sturm Graz, and SK Brann all but ending their hopes—Aarons remains determined to keep pushing forward.
“Personally, I’m feeling really confident,” he added. “Before Sunday, we had two good results, and now we have to build on that. The intensity we’re showing, with and without the ball, is improving every game.”
Since taking over from Russell Martin last month, Rohl has injected fresh belief and a clear identity into the squad—something supporters have started to notice. Aarons says the players are equally determined to repay that faith.
“It’s been really tough for the fans,” he admitted. “But it starts with us. We need to lift them, show fight, and deliver results. In the last couple of games, I think we’ve taken real steps forward.”
While the Hampden loss stings, Aarons says the focus must now shift to the future.
“Of course it hurts—it’s an Old Firm semi-final,” he said. “But we have to move on. We’re out of the cup now, and that’s frustrating, but we still have big games ahead. We need to respond in Europe and keep our league form going.”
The full-back believes Rohl’s philosophy will pay off in the long run.
“He’s made it clear how he wants us to play,” Aarons explained. “The intensity, the structure, the togetherness—those are all things successful teams have.
He’s brought a calmness and unity that we can build on. I really think we’re heading in the right direction.”
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