Qudus SalihuIn the aftermath of Rangers’ historic 8-0 demolition of Queen’s Park—a result that equaled a century-old Scottish Cup record—manager Danny Röhl took a moment to reflect on the meteoric rise of his squad. While the scoreline was a collective triumph, Röhl admitted that the individual development of Ryan Naderi has caught even him by surprise.
The German striker, a deadline-day signing from Hansa Rostock, was the undisputed architect of the record-breaking win on his full debut. His two clinical headers—one to open the scoring in the 8th minute and another to make it 6-0 early in the second half—were the highlights of a performance defined by physical dominance and tactical maturity.
”To be honest, Ryan has surprised me the most since I arrived,” Röhl confessed during his post-match press conference. “We knew he had the tools—I’ve even heard coaches in Germany compare his style to Fredi Bobic—but his football intelligence and the way he has embraced the pressure of Ibrox is something I didn’t expect to happen this quickly. He played with sheer brilliance today, and he is becoming the heartbeat of this team’s attack.”
Beyond the tactical analysis, the German manager was visibly moved by the atmosphere inside the stadium. With viral chants for Naderi still echoing through the stands long after the final whistle—following a classy gesture where the striker tried to hand his Man of the Match award to hat-trick hero James Tavernier—Röhl issued a heartfelt message to the Rangers faithful.
”I want to say a huge thank you to every single fan,” Röhl said, his voice brimming with emotion. “To see the connection between the players and the stands today was special. You create an energy that makes these record-breaking afternoons possible. We are building something together, and your support is the foundation. This win is for you, and we will keep fighting to bring more days like this to Ibrox.”
The victory not only cements Rangers’ status as Scottish Cup favorites but also confirms that under Röhl’s guidance, players like Naderi are reaching levels few thought possible. As the new chants continue to trend online, the bond between the manager, his surprise star, and the supporters has never been stronger.
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