Rangers captain James Tavernier has laid down a clear marker for the Scottish Premiership title run-in: five wins from five. With the league now split, the Ibrox side finds itself in a tantalizing position, just one point behind leaders Hearts after a remarkable resurgence under manager Danny Rohl.
This is a dramatic turnaround from October, when Rangers trailed by a daunting 13 points. The title race is now wide open, and Tavernier is demanding maximum focus from his squad. "We can only focus on ourselves," the veteran defender stated. "We've just got to get five wins and hopefully that takes us where we want to be."
The final sprint begins next weekend, with Rangers hosting Motherwell. Meanwhile, Hearts face a tricky Edinburgh derby away at Hibernian, and third-place Celtic also take on Motherwell. Every match is now a cup final in this high-stakes finale.
Currently enjoying a warm-weather training camp in La Manga, the Rangers squad is using the break to forge the unity needed for the final push. Tavernier emphasized the importance of this bonding time, calling it crucial for "the last stretch" as the team aims for its first league crown in five years.
The team's resilience was on full display in their last outing—a thrilling 6-3 comeback win at Falkirk after being 2-0 down. Tavernier credited the squad's mentality and the calming influence of manager Rohl for that second-half transformation. With momentum building and the finish line in sight, Rangers are dressing for success, fully focused on securing the ultimate prize.
