“No one thought Danny Röhl could be this brutal”
He was asked about St. Mirren — but somehow Celtic caught the heat.

Danny Röhl’s Rangers had just secured a hard-fought victory over St. Mirren, but it was what came after the final whistle that truly set Scottish football alight.

During his post-match press conference, Röhl was calmly asked to assess St. Mirren’s resistance and what made the game difficult. Instead of sticking to the script, the Rangers boss delivered a response that stunned journalists — and sent shockwaves straight across the city.

Without naming names at first, Röhl spoke about “teams who talk a lot, celebrate standards, and still struggle when pressure arrives.” Then came the line that made the room go quiet.

“We focus on winning games, not narratives. Some clubs win the conversation — others win on the pitch.”

Everyone knew exactly who he meant.

A Dig Nobody Expected

The comment was widely interpreted as a direct dig at Celtic, especially given the timing — coming just hours after renewed debates around performances, mentality, and consistency at the top of the table.

What made it more brutal wasn’t just the words — it was the context. Röhl had just beaten St. Mirren, yet chose to frame Rangers as a club built on results rather than excuses, indirectly contrasting them with their biggest rivals.

When pressed further, Röhl didn’t backtrack.

“I respect every opponent we face. But respect doesn’t mean silence.”

Rangers Fans Loved It — Celtic Fans Fumed

Rangers supporters quickly hailed the comments as “elite mentality” and “champion talk.” Social media lit up with praise for a manager who, in their eyes, is no longer hiding from rivalry but owning it.

Celtic fans, on the other hand, saw it as unnecessary provocation — questioning why a post-match interview about St. Mirren turned into a subtle but pointed attack.

Mind Games or Message?

Whether it was calculated mind games or a moment of raw honesty, one thing is certain:
Danny Röhl didn’t just win three points — he set the narrative.

And if this is how he talks after beating St. Mirren, Scottish football might want to buckle up for what comes next.