RANGERS’ domestic momentum hit a wall in Leith as a frustrating 0-0 draw with Hibernian left Danny Rohl’s side six points adrift of Premiership leaders Heart of Midlothian.
With Hearts securing a victory over Dundee United on Saturday, the mandate for the Light Blues was clear: win at all costs. Instead, Rangers struggled to find a clinical edge against a rejuvenated Hibs side, failing to capitalise on their dominance and leaving the capital with just a single point.
Hibs Defiant Despite Squad Depletion
David Gray’s side entered the match as heavy underdogs following the record-breaking sale of Kieron Bowie and a lengthy injury list. However, the Hibees were the more dangerous side for large spells. Jack Butland was once again the hero for Rangers, producing vital saves to deny Elie Youan and Martin Boyle in one-on-one situations.
The visitors thought they had snatched the points in a frantic finale when teenage sensation Mikey Moore found the net, but the goal was cruelly chalked off by VAR for a marginal offside. It was the closest Rangers came to breaking the deadlock in a performance that lacked the creative spark seen in recent weeks.
Analysis: A Costly Lack of Cutting Edge
The stats tell a worrying story for Danny Rohl. Despite controlling much of the ball, Rangers registered only two shots on target. High-profile January arrival Andreas Skov Olsen found it difficult to find space, while Youssef Chermiti was left isolated against a disciplined Hibs backline.
While the Rangers defence recorded another clean sheet—taking their domestic shutout streak to over 470 minutes—the lack of production at the other end has handed the title advantage firmly to the maroon half of Edinburgh.
The Manager’s Verdict
“We had some good phases where we couldn’t score. In such a game you need that magic moment… in the end we did not deserve the three points.” — Danny Rohl, Rangers Head Coach
Gers fans—is the six-point gap now too much to bridge? Hibees—was that David Gray’s best tactical performance of the season? Let us know in the comments!
Co-Founder of Fitba Focus and MMA UK. A lifelong Rangers fan and former player, he combines over a decade of sports media experience with a deep-seated passion for the Scottish game. From the Ibrox stands to the lower-league terraces, Frankie is dedicated to providing honest, fan-led analysis of the full Scottish pyramid.
