Rangers failed to match Hearts' pace in the Scottish Premiership title race as they conceded an 89th-minute equaliser to 10-man Motherwell, with the gap at the top of the table now five points wide.
Image source, SNSRangers head coach Danny Rohl tells BBC Scotland: "The first 10 minutes we were very strong, we played fantastic football for the goal, it was outstanding.
"Then Motherwell did really well and we struggled in our pressing. At half time, we had to adjust some parts and we were much more organised.
"We had moments where we had to make it 2-0. Even in the first half, they had more ball possession but we had a big chance. Finally, there's the red card. It is not always an advantage because you know they'll go direct.
"It hurts today. We have to accept it, but move forward.
"When you have a red card and you're 1-0 down, you have nothing to lose. We should not look for too many draws, it's about winning games to close the gap.
"The title race, it will go up and down. All three teams are fighting for points.
"When you come from 13 points behind, you have to win nearly every game and Sunday is the next opportunity. It's a big opportunity and we know this.
"When you concede so late, we have to be disappointed. For me, it's about moving forward and concentrating what we can influence."
Alasdair Lamont
BBC Sport Scotland Commentator
These next few days could be seismic for Rangers, knowing that if they can win their next two games there is a good chance they will be top of the league or, at worst, just behind Hearts on goal difference.
Clearly, though, getting the six points from the fixtures away to Motherwell and at home to Derek McInnes' side is going to be tough.
First things first, they need to go to Fir Park tonight and do what no opposition team has been able to do since October - score at least one goal.
Danny Rohl's side have certainly found their shooting boots in the past week, scoring a combined 13 in emphatic victories.
But, breaking down Motherwell's miserly defence is a different challenge than overwhelming 10-man Kilmarnock and the Championship's bottom side Queen's Park.
However, those games, and the goalscoring exploits within, will have done Rangers no harm at all. Ryan Naderi got his first couple of goals for his new club, Andreas Skov Olsen has begun to show the impact he can provide while Tuur Rommens' first impressions have been wholly positive, rekindling memories of Borna Barisic marauding down the left flank.
He, and the rest of the Rangers backline, will also have to be mindful of a very potent Motherwell attack, led by the league's top scorer Tawanda Maswanhise.
The game promises to be a special one and if Rangers can come out on top, it would be an enormous fillip to their title ambitions, before trying to beat the league leaders for the first time this season.
Image source, SNSNicolas Raskin has created more chances from open play (33) than any other player in the Scottish Premiership this season, with his five assists the most of any Rangers player.
The past six league meetings between Motherwell and Rangers have an even head-to-head record, with both sides winning twice each (all by a one-goal margin) and the other two being drawn. Rangers had won six in a row against the Steelmen prior to this.
Rangers are unbeaten in 31 league visits to Motherwell (W20 D11) since going down 1-0 in December 2002. Only at Morton have the Ibrox side ever enjoyed a longer unbeaten away run in their league history (41 from 1920 to 1987).
Motherwell have kept a clean sheet in their past eight home league games (W7 D1), winning the latest five in a row. In the 21st century, the only side to keep nine successive home clean sheets in the Scottish top flight are Celtic (twice – December 2013 to March 2014 and October 2024 to February 2025).
Rangers have won seven of their past eight league games (D1), a run that started with a 1-0 win over Motherwell in December. Since that day, the Ibrox club have earned at least eight more points than any side in the Scottish Premiership (22, Hearts second with 16).
Manager Danny Rohl is leaning on his experiences at Bayern Munich as he attempts to mastermind a glorious end to a rollercoaster season at Rangers. (Daily Record)
Rangers icon Ally McCoist will be part of the HBO Max coverage when the huge US platform arrives in the UK and Ireland on 26 March. (Scottish Sun)
Celtic legend Larsson was heckled by a Rangers supporter as he went to tee up his ball on the first hole in a celebrity golf tournament. (Scottish Sun)
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Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSStriker Bojan Miovski says growing confidence and competition for places means Rangers now "look like a good team".
The players recruited in the recent transfer window means no one can relax in their "comfort zone", according to the North Macedonia international, who credits manager Danny Rohl with bringing "a really good energy" since he arrived at the club in late October.
Miovski is confident the squad can rise to the challenge of the big games coming up this week and beyond, given the form the side has been in and the strength of the squad now.
The 26-year-old has netted in the past two outings, taking his tally to 11 goals for the season, and faces extra competition for a starting place following the deadline-day arrival of fellow striker Ryan Naderi.
"When the results are coming, you build confidence and of course now we have more competition so it's nice to push each other," said Miovski.
"Every time I go with the same mindset, to score and try to help the team. It's always nice when you have competition in big clubs like this.
"You always need to compete. It's not nice when you're in your comfort zone so it's nice to have competition and we can push each other. That is good for the team.
"When you come to this stage of the season, when the teams are coming, when we are close, they're always big games, but we go game by game, and are only focusing on Motherwell."
On Rohl, Miovski said: "He brings a lot of good energy to the team. We spend a lot of time in meetings, speaking about tactical things and how he wants to help the team.
"We've had a lot of games in a short period but now we look like a good team. Every week is massive, now, to be honest. We will see what the future brings."
Image source, SNSMotherwell full-back Johnny Koutroumbis drops out for a few weeks with a calf injury. But Elliot Watt and Regan Charles-Cook have resumed full training and will be assessed.
Callum Hendry remains out along with long-term absentee Zach Robinson (Achilles).
Rangers pair Youssef Chermiti and Emmanuel Fernandez come back into the squad after respective Achilles and knee injuries.
Max Aarons, Connor Barron (knee) and Derek Cornelius (muscle) are still out.
Image source, SNSRangers boss Danny Rohl is relishing a looming Old Firm double-header at Ibrox after his side landed Celtic in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.
Rohl's men host their Glasgow rivals in the Premiership on Sunday, 1 March before meeting the following weekend for a place in the cup semis.
"I don't know how often you have as a club in one week to have such two big games," said Rohl.
"For me it was important to have a home game because I like to play in front of our fans, and we have two great opportunities in one week, and let's see what we can do.
"It will be special. In all the games ahead of us - Motherwell, Hearts, we have to do a job in Livingston - and then you have these two big games.
"As a supporter you will enjoy when you take the right results. As a manager I will also enjoy these games, because it's the reason why we play football."
Rohl has faced Celtic twice since being appointed at Ibrox in October. His Rangers side lost 3-1 in extra time to Martin O'Neill's Celtic in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden, before winning 3-1 at Celtic Park in Wilfried Nancy's final game in charge.
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Will Rohl be watching Hearts v Hibs?
Danny Rohl has been speaking to the media before Rangers visit Motherwell in the Premiership on Wednesday night.
Here are the key lines:
Rohl says he has seen a transformation in his side, from being too "respectful" and "fearful" to one that now has more "courage" on the pitch.
He welcomed his first manager of the month award and deflected the praise on to his coaching staff and players, noting that "10 or 12 weeks ago" he would go into games thinking "hopefully" they would win. Now he feels "we can win, we will win", a change of mindset he is confident will stand them in good stead for the rest of the season.
In that regard he feels his time as a coach with Bayern Munich helped "a lot" by instilling a winning culture. Roh says even in four v four games in training, the mentality at Bayern was you had to win and he wants to see that at Rangers as well. The big job, the big challenge at Rangers is to keep churning out wins repeatedly.
Rohl used the analogy of building strong foundations for the Rangers 'house': using all the tools to make the house "bigger and bigger". He wants the players to have right attitude and mindset which both build "confidence and trust in what we're doing".
On drawing Celtic in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, Rohl says: "I'm looking forward to it, for me it was important to have a home game. We have two great opportunities [against Celtic] in one week and let's see what we can do. It will be special."
Rohl is very complimentary towards Motherwell counterpart Jens Berthel Askou, saying "They're doing an outstanding job there, the manager and the group."
He feels Fir Park is "a tough place" and that the last time the sides met at Ibrox [1-0 Rangers win in December], there were "lots of chances for both sides". Although Rangers will travel with "confidence and ambition", he accepts "we have to do a lot of things right" to come away with a positive result.
With league leaders Hearts hosting Hibs tonight – before heading to Ibrox on Sunday – Rohl revealed he'll watch the Edinburgh derby but won't be in attendance. He also admitted to sometimes switching his phone off when key matches are played that have an impact on his side to avoid getting too emotional when a goal is scored in added time.
The only player missing for the trip to Fir Park is Max Aarons, with everyone else fit and available (with the exception of long-term injuries).
Jamie Currie
Fan writer
The past two fixtures have been full of goals for this Rangers side.
The five against Killie were excellent, even if the first half didn't bring the best performance. It was good to see the strength on the bench and the goals fly in.
On Sunday, it was a continuation of the second half on Wednesday. There was no slacking and it was nice to see Rangers become ruthless and stick eight past Queen's Park.
Yes, those two matches come with certain caveats, but you can see a Rangers squad that looks stronger, has good options all over the park and the players feeling more comfortable and confident in what they are being asked to do by Danny Rohl.
Rohl's new additions in the January window have given him lots of tactical flexibility. On Wednesday, it was a 4-2-3-1 and on Sunday the 4-4-2 made an appearance. Bearing in mind he has also used a back three at times, it will keep the opposition guessing.
Next up is a tough test at Fir Park against a Motherwell side who have been excellent at home. If Rangers play to their capabilities, and put in a performance the polar opposite of what they produced at Easter Road, they will win. Same applies on Sunday against Hearts.
It will be interesting to see how Rohl uses the squad in these two matches. I'm hoping Ryan Naderi starts as the number nine.
The newly-arrived striker, in the short time we've seen him, has made a positive impact. Having marked his first start with a double at the weekend he looks like he can be a killer in the box - something we've badly lacked this season.
The progress Rangers have made under Rohl has been fantastic given where the team were when he took over.
This week feels big in terms of judging the real, tangible progress of this team. Two wins would be brilliant.
Image source, Rangers FCRangers head coach Danny Rohl has won the Scottish Premiership manager of the month award for January after a flawless league run.
Rohl's side won all four league matches in January, beating Celtic, Aberdeen home and away and Dundee as they climbed to second.
"I am delighted to have won the manager of the month award," Rohl said.
"However, this award is not about me; it is also for the rest of the coaching staff as well as the players.
"We have worked tirelessly as a group to get into the position we are now, and I hope there may be more of these awards in the months ahead, as that means collectively we have achieved what we want to achieve here at Rangers."
Celtic and Rangers were both interested in signing Damir Redzic, but the 22-year-old Hungary striker opted for Red Bull Salzburg despite Celtic making a higher offer, Dunajska Streda sports director Jan Van Daele has revealed. (The Herald), external
Rangers remain hopeful of retaining Bailey Rice despite interest from a number of clubs across Europe and in the Premier League and plan fresh contract talks with the 19-year-old midfielder, who is a free agent in the summer, when he recovers from his knee injury. (Football Insider), external
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder believes Joe Rothwell's lack of game time at Rangers was a factor in the midfielder being sent off on his Blades debut. (Daily Record), external
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We asked for your views on Rangers' 8-0 win against Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup.
Here's what some of you said:
Stephen: We are starting to play as a team, not 11 strangers.
Brian: Not wishing to get carried away by this resounding victory but I believe we are now witnessing a totally different animal of a Rangers team being created under Danny Rohl .
The new signings clearly bring much needed height and a more skilful and robust approach. This all bodes well for the future and hopefully we have the foundations of a winning dynasty which will bring our time in the wilderness to an end. A proper test will come at Fir Park. Keep calm and carry on.
John: This team is starting to click at just the right time. The next few weeks are going to be interesting.
Glen: Good to see strikers scoring. Well done James Tavernier on your first hat-trick, not the greatest of opponents but you can only play what's in front of you.
James: What's really exciting is we're steadily improving and we're not done yet. Thank you Rohl, and Andrew Cavenagh for supporting him.
Rab: The first time in a long time where Rangers did what was expected. Rohl has worked wonders with the squad he inherited, and the new signings look like improvements. The quiet revolution continues, the feel-good factor is back, and who knows where it could lead?
Ian: Way better. Yes, it's Queens, Park but where we came from to now, it's impressive, no matter what anyone says.
Thomas Duncan
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSAntman (left) has a goal and two assists in his last two games
Rangers winger Oliver Antman says he is "going in the right direction" as he backed up scoring his first goal for the club against Kilmarnock with a fine performance in the demolition of Queen's Park.
The Finland international initially struggled after a summer move from Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands, before spending two months out injured.
But the 24-year-old added his first Rangers goal and an assist as a substitute against Kilmarnock, and laid on another goal and was heavily involved as Danny Rohl's side eased into the Scottish Cup quarter-finals
"I try to give a lot of energy and get something going on in the game," Antman told BBC Scotland.
"I still feel I'm still not quite where I can be. Coming back from an injury and all that. But it's going in the right direction in terms of goals and assists. So I'm feeling good."
Antman says going from the Eredivisie to the Scottish Premiership has also taken a period of adjustment, and the influence of Rohl has helped him improve.
"It's a big difference," Antman said of Scottish football.
"It's a compact game and quite physical so there is some adaptation to that and I think I'm finally getting there.
"I'm just enjoying this moment. It's also different playing now compared to before my injury because we are doing really good at the moment so it's easier to get in the team and do well.
"I think he's [Rohl] done a great job. We have some great players and the depth in the team is really good and the confidence in the team is also great and we have this belief we can win every single game ahead of us."
Asked about ending the season with two trophies at Rangers, Antman said: "That's the plan. With this squad we are more than capable of doing that."
Former Rangers head coach Russell Martin is the bookmakers' favourite for the Leicester City job after the Championship club sacked Marti Cifuentes. (Glasgow Times), external
Celtic could claim an away ticket allocation of more than 10,000 for their Scottish Cup quarter-final trip to Ibrox, if signed off by both clubs and the police.
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St Mirren v Partick Thistle
Falkirk v Dundee United or Spartans
Rangers v Celtic
Dunfermline Athletic v Aberdeen or Motherwell
All four last-eight ties are scheduled to be played on weekend of 7 March.
Image source, SNSRangers head coach Danny Rohl told BBC Scotland: "I'm very happy and pleased for my group. You never know what will happen in a cup game, you have to take it very seriously. Today, we did our job.
"It was very professional. We scored early, this is always helpful in such a game. It was about being hungry for more. Second half, they went very deep but we did well.
"We spoke about the final third, how to break them down, the runs we need. It showed that our squad is ready. A lot of players are ready.
"When I took over, it was about finding a group to find wins and get balance. Now, win by win, we feel the confidence. Everyone is now focused on the next game because we have a big week ahead.
"We need a lot of intensity [on Wednesday]. Motherwell keep the ball well. We have to press. At Ibrox, we won 1-0 but had other good opportunities. We want to show what we can do."
