Danny Röhl stopped short of making bold title proclamations after Rangers Old Firm triumph over Celtic - but his words carried quiet conviction about the direction his side is heading.
Asked whether his players now believe they can win the league, the Rangers boss spoke not of destinations, but of habits.
“We believe that we can score,” he said.
“We believe that we can win games.”
More importantly, Röhl pointed to a developing resilience within the squad.
“We believe that we can now also turn things in the right direction, even if we have worse 45 minutes,” he added.
“And it helps on our journey.”
That belief has been reinforced by results. Rangers victory at Parkhead marked their third consecutive win against demanding opposition - a sequence Röhl believes reflects genuine growth rather than momentum built on soft fixtures.
“Now we have three wins in a row against difficult opponents,” he said.
“Not easy. I love to see at the moment my group is growing on the pitch and off the pitch.”
Despite that progress, Röhl was adamant there would be no complacency.
“It’s about continuing the way,” he said.
“Not more, not less.”
That same balance was evident when discussion turned to recruitment.
Röhl acknowledged the need for reinforcement but refused to frame January as a rescue mission.
“We are looking for X-factor players, impact players in different positions,” he confirmed.
“If we find some, of course we will be active.”
Crucially, that ambition was paired with trust in the current squad.
“But first, a big respect to my group,” he added.
Röhl also emphasised the importance of alignment behind the scenes, praising the support structure around him.
“I have a strong board around me,” he said.
“They help me.”
Rangers have reportedly transfer listed five first team squad members, including Danilo, Clinton Nsiala and Kieran Dowell – all unused substitutes today – and Rohl will need reinforcements to bulk up his squad.
Reflecting on the broader journey, Röhl contrasted Rangers current position with where they were just months earlier – the club sat eighth upon his arrival in October.
“Two months ago nobody thought we could win here after 1–0 down,” he said.
“Today we showed we can.”
Yet even then, his gaze was already shifting forward.
“It’s not about enjoying it too long,” Röhl said.
“It’s about the next. I’m hungry for more, my group is hungry for more.”
Rangers now face Aberdeen in a crucial double header, with a home match against the Dons on Tuesday evening, before a trip to Pittodrie on Sunday afternoon.