For Mikey Moore, tonight’s meeting with Hibernian feels less like just another league fixture and more like a checkpoint in a season that has slowly but unmistakably turned in his favour.
The 18-year-old playmaker on loan from Tottenham has experienced both frustration and momentum during his time at Rangers, but as the Scottish Premiership campaign enters a crucial phase, Moore believes opportunity is once again firmly in front of him.
The disappointment of Thursday night in Budapest still lingers, yet Moore is clear-eyed about where Rangers priorities must now lie.
“Europe hasn’t been good enough,” he admitted candidly.
“But in the league, we need to keep winning games.
“There’s still something there for us to go and play for.”
That belief has been reinforced since Danny Röhl’s arrival in the dugout.
Rangers have stabilised, confidence has returned, and Moore feels the shift has been tangible within the dressing room.
“Since the gaffer came in, we’ve kept picking up points,” he said.
“We’ve got momentum now, and there are big games coming up that we need to win to give ourselves a real chance.”
One of those games is Hibs - a fixture that carries personal significance for Moore.
It was against the Edinburgh side earlier in the season that he felt his campaign began to gather pace.
“That was the start of me getting a run in the team,” he reflected.
“I showed bits that night, but I know I need to show more.
“Monday’s another chance to build on what I’ve done so far.”
Moore’s Rangers journey has not been linear – with the youngster under intense early criticism during Russell Martin’s reign.
Early-season criticism, positional debates, and a frustrating injury interruption threatened to stall his progress just as confidence was building but he never lost belief in himself.
“People can talk, but at the end of the day it’s down to me,” he said.
“The manager’s given me confidence, but I have to go and show it on the pitch.”
Comfortable operating centrally - a role he has played throughout his youth career - Moore feels his recent performances reflect a growing understanding of his responsibilities at this level.
“I enjoy being inside,” he said.
“But wherever the manager wants me, wide or central, I believe I can affect the game.”
The backing from Röhl has been particularly significant.
Moore revealed the manager has challenged him not just to contribute, but to lead.
“He believes I can be one of the main men,” Moore said.
“That comes with responsibility: goals, assists, performances.
“That’s what I’m aiming for.”
Few moments have reinforced that belief more than hearing his name sung from the stands - an experience Moore describes as the highlight of his Rangers career so far.
“That was the best moment I’ve had at the club,” he admitted.
“But if I want to keep hearing it, that’s down to my performances.”
With his loan situation unresolved and the summer approaching, Moore is realistic about what lies ahead.
For now, speculation on a loan extension can wait.
“I’ve got a lot to prove over the next six or seven months,” he said.
“All I can do is keep playing well and helping Rangers win games.”