Danny Rohl asserts that his Rangers squad has shed any fear, excessive respect, or intimidation of their rivals as they gear up for a pivotal match against Motherwell on Wednesday night.

Since stepping into the managerial role in October, replacing Russell Martin, the German coach has significantly revitalized the Ibrox team’s performance.

Rohl’s efforts were recognized when he was named the Scottish Premiership Glen’s Manager of the Month for January, having successfully led his team to collect all 12 points available from four league games. He is pleased to witness a newfound confidence emerging among his players.

“In recent weeks, like our 2-0 victory at Aberdeen, which is always a challenging venue, we demonstrated strong character,” Rohl remarked.

He continued, “Every match presents its own challenges. There are no easy games, especially as we enter the latter half of the season when every point becomes crucial.”

Reflecting on a recent draw with Hibs, Rohl added, “Even securing a point in that game was significant.”

Danny Rohl and his Rangers coaching staff after being awarded manager of the month

‘We’re looking forward more now to such a game as (Motherwell). A couple of weeks ago we were maybe a little bit too respectful, too fearful, too scared for such a game; now we’re looking forward to it.

‘But it’s about performance on the pitch, I can speak a lot about where we are at the moment, but we have to deliver again and again and, if we do this, then we have a great opportunity to make the next small step on our journey.

‘My mindset is always, go for a win instead of a draw, and when you go in a game, this mindset changes everything, because then you are not fearful, or too respectful.

‘We respect all the opponents, but you know what I mean, it’s about, you are in front of another opponent, do you want to score, or you think: “Maybe not”.

‘No, I want to see a team that goes with courage on the pitch, and is always ready to score goals.’

Rangers were drawn at home against Celtic in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup which means back-to-back games against their Old Firm rivals at the start of March, with a Premiership encounter at Ibrox taking place the preceding weekend.

Rohl said: ’I don’t know how often you have as a club in one week to have such two big games. I’m looking forward to more support in the home game, because I like to play in front of our fans, and we have two great opportunities in one week, and let’s see what we can do.

‘It will be special. In all the games ahead of us; Motherwell, Hearts, we have to do a job in Livingston, and then you have these two big games. As a supporter you will enjoy when you take the right results, as a manager I will also enjoy these games, because it’s the reason why we play football.’

On his manager of the month award, the former Sheffield Wednesday boss said: ’Yeah, great, of course, but it’s all about my team, my coaches around me, and I’m honest, it is a small prize in one of the seasons where we want to have a bigger prize. Let’s see what we can do.’

Paul McGinn has been a key part of Motherwell’s defensive forcefield at Fir Park, but hopes it’s the attackers everyone is speaking about tonight.

Jens Berthel Askou’s side have not been beaten at home since a 2-1 defeat by Falkirk on October 18, with no visitng side even scoring on their home turf in the nine games since then.

The Steelmen have risen to fourth place in the Premiership, eight points behind Rangers – having played one game fewer than the Ibrox side – and five points behind Celtic.

McGinn has no intention of seeing those clean sheets end, and wants the forwards to do their bit, too, as Motherwell seek a first win over Rangers this season after a 1-1 draw and 1-0 defeat.

Asked about their impressive defensive home record, he said: ‘It’s just not as glamorous, is it? I hope come Thursday we’re still talking about the attacking players.

‘We can keep a clean sheet but they’re the ones that get us the win.

‘It (Falkirk defeat) seems so long ago now. We were in control of that game and let it slip away, so it’s one that annoys us.

‘I’m sure there’s luck involved as well but, for the most part, we are so strong and secure that teams can’t really play through us and we work really hard on that.

‘We had a few that have just gone by the post, so you do need that luck, but it’s no coincidence as well that we’re keeping it to a minimum.’