Rangers Criticized for Negative Tactics After Dropping Points

Rangers manager Danny Rohl faces criticism for his game management when his team holds a lead. Former top-flight attacker Tam McManus stated that Rohl's approach becomes overly negative and pragmatic, hindering the team's ability to secure victories. This critique follows Rangers' recent draw against Motherwell, where they conceded a last-minute equalizer after taking an early lead.

During the match at Fir Park, Rangers took a sixth-minute lead through Nicolas Raskin but struggled to assert dominance. Motherwell controlled possession, limiting Rangers' influence. Despite leading, Rangers players were cautioned for time-wasting, a tactic McManus highlighted as symptomatic of Rohl's cautious approach. This marks the fourth instance this season where Rangers have failed to hold onto a lead.

McManus compared Rohl's tactics to those of Hearts manager Derek McInnes, suggesting a tendency to 'shut up shop' rather than capitalize on advantages. He argued that supporters would expect a team with superior technical ability, especially when playing against ten men, to push for a decisive second goal rather than solely protecting a narrow lead.

Currently, Rangers sit second in the league table, five points ahead of Hearts, with Celtic trailing by a single point. The title race is intensifying, and manager Rohl will hope his recent transfer acquisitions can make a significant impact to avoid further slip-ups.