Rangers are in a tight race for the Scottish Premiership title, trailing Hearts by just one point. Under new manager Danny Röhl, they have gained momentum with four consecutive wins, and Alex Rae highlights Miovski as a crucial player for their success.
Is This 26-Year-Old The Secret Weapon Who Will Win Rangers The Title?
Is This 26-Year-Old The Secret Weapon Who Will Win Rangers The Title?
Rangers enter the final few weeks of the 2025â26 Scottish Premiership season carrying the massive pressure of expectation that follows this club everywhere. Hearts lead the table by a single point over Rangers, with Celtic a further two points back, setting up the kind of gripping climax the Ibrox faithful have been desperate for.
Danny Röhl took charge in October after Russell Martin was sacked, inheriting a side that had won just once in seven league games, and he has handled things brilliantly since then. Four straight wins have given the Light Blues real momentum, and with the post-split fixtures confirmed, every player in the squad knows it is their time to deliver.
Alex Rae singles out Miovski as Rangersâ key weapon in the run-in
Former Rangers midfielder Alex Rae threw his support behind Bojan Miovski on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard following Sundayâs wild 6-3 win over Falkirk, the final game before the top-six split. Röhlâs side fell two goals behind within the first 26 minutes at the Falkirk Stadium, but they completely flipped the match in the second half to grab all three points and move back within a point of Hearts. Miovski came on at half-time and bagged a brace, continuing a hot streak after also scoring off the bench in the previous weekendâs 4-2 win over Dundee United.
Rae, speaking on air, called the North Macedonian forward the ace in the pack and the most natural finisher in the Rangers attack. He noted that Miovskiâs international coach had criticised him during the recent break, which made his response on the pitch even more impressive.
Ryan Naderiâs fitness struggles have opened the door for Miovski, and Rae pointed out that hitting 13 goals for a player who has spent most of the season as a backup is a fantastic return. The stats across the 2025â26 Premiership campaign back that up: seven league goals, one assist, 1,211 minutes played, an average FotMob rating of 6.7, and three yellow cards, which are solid numbers for someone who has rarely started.
Rae said on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard (17:06): âI think he came back from the international gathering with his national team, and yes, I think the coach was critical of him, so it was obviously important for him to get amongst the goals, and I think heâs done that. âI think he could be the ace in the pack, for me he looks to be the more natural goalscorer.
âNow even with Naderi, if he was fit, he looks to me to be more natural finisher.
âSo itâs important for him to get goals.
âWe said in January it could potentially be him out the door because it wasnât as if he was getting a lot of game time, and I think heâs currently on 13 goals, which is not bad for a fringe player, if you like, and I think he can play a big part.â
Does Miovski now hold the title in his hands?
FALKIRK, SCOTLAND â APRIL 12: Bojan Miovski of Rangers celebrates scoring his teamâs sixth goal with teammate Mohammed Diomande during the William Hill Premiership match between Falkirk and Rangers at Falkirk Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Falkirk, Scotland. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
The evidence suggests he very well might. Neil Warnock, who managed Miovski briefly at Aberdeen, describes him as one of the best strikers he has ever coached and a classic fox in the box who needs regular minutes to thrive, and that assessment looks spot on.
Rangers built their season around strike partnerships and rotations, but the player with the sharpest instincts in front of goal spent much of the year warming the bench. Miovski scores nearly once every two appearances as a sub, which says everything about his threat, even when he has limited time.
Rangers have now netted 14 goals across three games and hold a better goal difference than Hearts, so the momentum is firmly with Röhlâs side heading into the split. If Miovski keeps this form up through the final five games, Rangers have a striker capable of winning a title on his own, and I donât say that lightly.
Q&A
Who is the new manager of Rangers and when did he take charge?
Danny Röhl is the new manager of Rangers, having taken charge in October after the sacking of Russell Martin.
What is the current standing of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership?
Rangers are currently in second place in the Scottish Premiership, just one point behind Hearts.
How many consecutive wins has Rangers achieved under Danny Röhl?
Rangers have achieved four consecutive wins under Danny Röhl.
Who has been identified as a key player for Rangers in their title run-in?
Alex Rae has singled out Miovski as a key weapon for Rangers in their pursuit of the title.
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