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Rohl on Tavernier exit, title race & transfer talks
TL;DR
Rangers boss Danny Rohl discusses James Tavernier's departure and the title race ahead of their match against Motherwell. He emphasizes the importance of focus in the final games and hints at positive transfer discussions.
Key points
- Danny Rohl comments on James Tavernier's departure.
- Rangers are focused on the title race with five games remaining.
- Tuur Rommens and Ryan Naderi are recovering and may return soon.
- Rohl had positive transfer discussions with the Rangers board.
- Rangers need to be cautious against Motherwell despite their winless run.
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Rangers boss Danny Rohl has been speaking to the media before his side host Motherwell on Saturday.
Here are the key lines:
- Rohl says it will be a "beautiful moment" and the "biggest goodbye" should outgoing skipper James Tavernier lead the club to the title in his final season.
- He says Tavernier made the final decision on his future and although there's never "good timing" for such announcements, it's good to get "clarity".
- Asked if he would have like Tavernier to stay, Rohl replies: "This is not a topic for today."
- The German adds on Tavernier: "Since I've been here he was a good captain for us, he leads the group on and off the pitch. He is a legend of the club and made an amazing career here. He spoke to the group and I think the most important thing is now we have 21 days to go, five games, focus on these five games and then he will have an incredible goodbye, what he deserved."
- Tuur Rommens and Ryan Naderi - who is back "sooner than expected" - are set to be fit in time to play some part in the title run-in. Rohl says: "For the weekend they are not available, but it looks very positive for the four games after."
- Rohl describes Rangers' warm-weather training camp in Spain last week as "a good mix between hard working on the pitch, a good togetherness off the pitch" and reveals some fans who were there joined the squad for dinner.
- He had productive transfer talks with the Rangers hierarchy: "We have a great conversation. I think it was really great spirit in this camp. We had a daily meeting every day with the board... we are very clear what we want."
- Rohl reveals he was approached in the park yesterday by a Rangers fan, a season-ticket holder for 40 years, who told him winning the title would be "amazing because nobody from us thought we had a chance this season".
- Rangers have to be "careful" against Motherwell, who Rohl says have deserved better recent results amid a five-game winless run and "always create chances" as they play with "calmness and bravery".
- On Celtic captain Callum McGregor's claim the Parkhead side have the edge in the title race despite sitting third, Rohl says: "The most important thing is that we have the belief, we have the confidence that we can win games."
Q&A
What did Danny Rohl say about James Tavernier's departure?
Danny Rohl described Tavernier's exit as a significant moment and acknowledged his leadership and legacy at the club.
How does Rohl view Rangers' chances in the title race?
Rohl maintains that Rangers have belief and confidence, emphasizing the importance of focusing on their upcoming matches as they aim for the title.
What updates did Rohl provide on player fitness for the upcoming matches?
Rohl confirmed that Tuur Rommens and Ryan Naderi are expected to return soon, although they won't be available for the weekend match.
What were the key points from Rohl's transfer discussions?
Rohl mentioned productive transfer talks with the Rangers hierarchy, indicating clarity on their goals moving forward.
