Every word from Danny Rohl's press conference after Rangers' 2-0 win over Aberdeen.
What's your take on that today?
Big, big pride for my group, I think, to come to a really tough place. I think since two years ago we couldn't win here as the Rangers. We showed again different faces, which we need. We played good men's football; we were ready in the duels, second balls. We understand when to play in behind, then we understand also to keep the ball in the right areas. It was enjoyable, of course and the result is great to see. Fully deserved from my point, we scored at the right moment. Then in the second half, we missed some good opportunities to make the 2 or 3-0. Then you never know what happens in such a game and then finally, we make it 2-0. We were really focused until the end and it is outstanding at the moment what we did, five wins in a row now. Now we take a short break, prepare for a serious cup game and then we have to go again.
This was a better performance today than at home?
The result was both 2-0. I'm not sure if it was a better performance, a different way to go in such a game. We were really focused on our side, what we have to do We looked not so much at the opponent in the last 3-4 days. We improved and it starts again with confidence. You see it really on the pitch now that we find more free men We are braver even under pressure to play football. But also then we understand when we have to go in behind. This is a good job at the moment for my players. Again, a clean sheet, a lot of clean sheets at the moment. This was also important for me in the half time, I spoke about defending until the end. If you do it, then you can win games.
What was your take on the second goal from Manny Fernandez that was disallowed?
I think you can decide this. I think the arm was a little bit high up. This is then difficult for the goalkeeper. Of course you wish always that it is a goal. But the reaction was great. I think there was not so much disappointment. We carry on, we carry on and this is a good part.
Is that the most pleasing aspect, the reaction to that moment, especially in these conditions?
It [Pittodrie] is a tough place to go. We felt it and I think the players know this from the past. But when you look a little bit at the moment in our story, what we are doing. We have a lot of positive moments. We started with a win away at Hibs, which was not easy. We have a goalkeeper who is always there, ready to save in some moments. And we have in front players that work also very hard. That was my last sentence today to my group. We need today attacking players, they think about defence. If we do this, then we have really a chance to score.
How pleased were you to meet your first signing of Tochi Chukwuani just before kick-off?
I am very happy. I think we worked hard the last couple of days to get this deal done. Big thank you to the board, to Andrew. I think at the moment the communication is great. Tochi will bring a good physical side. Big experience also in Europe. And this is also very important to understand. We have also a group today on the pitch. They worked really hard. They deserve also big, big credit. And this is exactly what we need. We need the challenge in some positions. But we have also to understand our development over the last 10-12 weeks. It is outstanding from some players. And again, I think, look to Thelo. He again scored a goal. And he is the next one who goes in the right direction. And this is for me really, really pleasing to see.
I think everyone is talking about transfers. But could Scott Fry be one of your signings of the season?
I think he worked well. He is a part of the coaching group. We have a great culture in our coaching group. We should not forget there is more than just me or Scott. Also, other guys. At this point, also [I say] thank you to Kevin [Thelwell]. Kevin was also helpful in getting this transfer done [Scott Fry]. This is a big respect to him as well. I had a good talk with Scott. I felt straight away that there is just more than the content. There is also a human aspect. I said this to my coaches. We have a good communication, a good relationship and a good atmosphere at our table in the coaching team and we are the mirror for the group. And I think this is the moment where we see.
Is Thelo really ready to kick on? He had a tough start here?
I am honest. I think when you look back, a lot of players had a tricky start, or we felt this. But at the moment we bring them in good moments. We create as a group, we have more belief. We start to score. We understand each other more and more. And this is fantastic to see and this is what I like.
Danny, just after the first goal, Fernandez seemed to get hit by an object in the celebration?
I think in general, a tough place to go. I heard a lot about this place. But for me, it was about the right answer. We scored two times. We won three points. We go home. We celebrate. That's it.
