Supporters of Rangers FC were in high spirits after a commanding 4-2 victory over Dundee United, a result that propelled Röhl’s side back to the summit of the Scottish Premiership.
The performance was a blend of determination and attacking sharpness, with Ryan Naderi, Dujon Sterling, Thelo Aasgaard, and Bojan Miovski all getting on the scoresheet.
The hosts responded through Amar Fatah and Zac Sapsford, but they couldn’t halt Rangers’ momentum.
The win didn’t just move Rangers ahead of Heart of Midlothian on goal difference — it also triggered widespread reaction online, largely due to Röhl’s surprising comments about how he navigates the pressure of a title race.
The Ibrox boss revealed he deliberately shuts himself off from external noise, ignoring rival results entirely. No live updates, no score alerts — just total focus on his own team.
“I’ll stick with what I did last time,” he explained. “Phone off, no score apps, nothing. Someone told me after the game we’d had a great outcome — that’s how I found out.
So I’ll repeat it and see what happens again.”
His remarks caught the attention of Celtic FC supporters, particularly in the aftermath of their recent 4-2 setback at Tannadice — a result that handed Rangers a mental edge heading into the next round of fixtures.
With Hearts set to face Livingston FC and Celtic preparing for a tricky trip to Dundee, Röhl has made it clear he’ll stay in his own bubble until the dust settles.
For him, it’s not just a quirky habit — it’s a deliberate mindset. By eliminating distractions, he ensures his squad stays locked in on their own objectives rather than being influenced by events elsewhere.
“Staying present is everything,” Röhl added. “Even at the top, you can’t afford to lose focus. We need to keep pushing forward.”
Fans have flooded social media with mixed reactions, with some praising the approach as clever and others calling it extreme. Regardless of opinion, the results speak for themselves.
As the title race tightens, Röhl’s tunnel vision could prove decisive. While attention shifts to Celtic and Hearts on the next matchday, Rangers’ manager has already made one thing clear — he’s doing things his own way, and right now, it’s working.