Chris Sutton shares two questions over Rangers in new title verdict

Danny Rohl is starting to feel the heat at Rangers after disappointing results in two back-to-back Old Firm derbies.

Fans in G51 have raised concerns about the German manager after dropping two points against Celtic in the William Hill Premiership, and then losing the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final on penalties at Ibrox.

The Light Blues are out of the cup competitions and are left to contend with the league as they sit six points behind Hearts with nine games to go.

Rohl will turn his focus to St Mirren as the Govan side travel to Paisley on 15 March, and the German manager surely has to contend with a few questions in the final stretch of the season.

Chris Sutton questions Rangers mentality and creativity

Chris Sutton believes Hearts are still the favourites to win the William Hill Premiership this season.

The ex-Celtic star feels his former side have no right to still be in the race for the title, but Martin O’Neill is keeping the hope alive at Parkhead.

As for the Gers, Sutton doesn’t seem confident due to their apparent issues with mentality and creativity up front.

Supporters in G51 are wondering whether the Light Blues have what it takes to get over the line under the German manager.

There have also been clear signs that the Govan side have been inconsistent in the final third this season, something the former Sheffield Wednesday manager surely needs to address.

Writing in the Daily Record on 14 March, Sutton said, “Hearts are still the team that is most likely to win the title this year. There are questions over Rangers’ mentality and creativity, while Celtic really have no right to still be in the conversation. They are part of it because O’Neill is a born winner and he’s getting every ounce out of this current group.”

What does future look like for Danny Rohl at Ibrox?

Winning is the primary criterion for any manager to feel safe in their job at the Glaswegian cubs.

Rohl deserves immense credit at Rangers for bringing them back into the title race after an abysmal start to the campaign under Russell Martin, but he certainly can’t keep riding on that reputation.

The two Old Firm derbies have soured the mood at Ibrox and the initial signs of frustration can arguably already be seen after the pitch invasion against Celtic.

While the German manager has surely done enough to go into next season as the Govan side’s boss, a strong start will undoubtedly be needed for the noise around his future to remain quiet.

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