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Rangers move back into title race, but Rohl wants more
Summary
Rangers are within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts after a 2-0 win over Aberdeen, and head coach Danny Rohl called the run a statement while saying moving above Celtic is "still not what we want."
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Rangers have closed the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts after a 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Ibrox. The victory was the club's 10th in 13 league matches since Danny Rohl took charge in October, a run that has moved them from sixth place to within three points of the top. When Rohl arrived the side had been 13 points behind the leaders and had won once in eight games. He described the recent results as a statement but said the team must keep concentrating on the next match.
Key facts:
- Rangers beat Aberdeen 2-0 at Ibrox to move to within three points of Hearts.
- The win was Rangers' 10th in 13 league games since Danny Rohl became head coach in October.
- The team had been 13 points adrift and sitting sixth when Rohl arrived.
- Rohl said moving above Celtic into second place is "still not what we want."
- Rohl noted his past experience at Sheffield Wednesday as a reminder that "in football everything is possible."
Summary:
Rangers' recent run has reintroduced them into the title conversation and has tightened the top of the Premiership. The immediate focus reported by the club is the rematch with Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday.
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