Short and sharp: I can see a tough day for Hearts, I think Celtic will take their game, and if we beat Motherwell tomorrow night we could well find ourselves top of the table. That moment would feel massive — a real springboard, the kind of lift a team needs to push on.
Why tomorrow feels so important
There’s always big noise around these fixtures. Hearts v Hibs looks like it’ll be a scrap and, to be fair, a score draw wouldn’t surprise me — City derby energy and tension, end-to-end nervy moments. Celtic are steady favourites in most minds, so I’m not arguing with that prediction. For us, the Motherwell trip is simple in words but anything but straightforward in practice. Win and we go top; that’s the psychological boost you don’t underestimate. Momentum in a title race isn’t just about points, it’s about belief, and a night like that can change the mood of a squad.
Games will be tight — and that suits us
I expect every match to be close, hard fought and nervy. That’s the shape of this run-in: margins matter, and we need to be ruthless in the small moments — set-pieces, transitions, second balls. If Hearts don’t get the three points and we’re sat top afterwards, I honestly think that belief would stick. Been through a lot this season, and standing on top after a gritty away win would feel like proper evidence we can see this through. Call it optimism, but sometimes belief carries you further than form alone.
Chermiti — keep him and help him grow
Quick note on Chermiti: at only 21 he’s worth holding onto. He’s not the finished article, nobody’s saying that, but the raw traits are there. If the club can nurture him, give him minutes at the right moments and not rush him, we could have a very good player on our hands. Development isn’t instant. We’ve seen lads bloom when handled properly. Do that and he’ll get better — and help us while he does.
So that’s my lay of the land. Big day tomorrow — nerves, hope and a chance to take control. Come on Rangers.
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