GLASGOW, Scotland —Rangers’ transformation under head coach Danny Rohl has been one of the standout stories in Scottish football this season — and a big part of that revival has come from an unlikely source: set pieces. According to BBC Sport, the Ibrox outfit have become one of the most dangerous teams from dead-ball situations since Rohl’s arrival in October.
The appointment of set-piece specialist Scott Fry in November has proven a masterstroke. His meticulous coaching has helped Rangers turn corners and free-kicks into genuine goal threats — something they struggled with earlier in the campaign.
Both goals in a crucial 2-0 win over Aberdeen came from well-worked corners, with Emmanuel Fernandez and Nicolas Raskin converting headers from Connor Barron deliveries.
Rohl hasn’t been shy about praising his new coach:
“It’s very important. Scott is doing a fantastic job … when games are tight, you need this.” — Danny Rohl (quoted via BBC Sport).
The set-piece threat has given Rangers added efficiency in tight games, helping them close the gap on title rivals. Since Fry’s arrival, Rangers have scored more goals from dead-ball situations than almost any other club in the Premiership.
While open-play football remains key to any title charge, the added edge from set pieces could be the difference in tight contests — an aspect Rohl’s side are now exploiting better than most.
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