To be fair, possession for the sake of it doesn't win titles. Getting three points despite a scrappy display shows grit — and sometimes that's the difference between concern and confidence.

Press, mistakes and the fine margins

I watched some of the game and the highlights. From what I saw, Celtic's press at times forced errors from Motherwell — the first goal came straight out of that pressure and the set-piece that led to the second was born the same way. Their third looked like a clearance/keeper situation the centre-half failed to sort, which, to be honest, we do ourselves too on occasion.

Possession isn't a reward in itself

There’s no point having a lot of the ball if it just invites chances the other way. Possession should be about control and creating clear openings, not just territory. We were getting stick for that exact issue not long ago, and you can see why the frustration is there. But a win’s a win — three points put on the board even when the football isn’t fluent.

Why patience matters

We've had solid displays this season as well — Hearts and that league game against Celtic spring to mind — so it’s not all one-dimensional. Getting to where we are after a poor start shows resilience. I still think Danny Rohl deserves time to steady the ship; Askou isn’t the immediate answer to everything. Budget and turnover play a part, of course, but so does getting the basics right on the pitch.

Ultimately I'll stick with Rangers through good and bad. If some want to admire Motherwell's manager across the fence, that's their business. Me? I’ll take the three points and keep backing the team.

Written by Angus1812: 20 April 2026

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