DANNY ROHL reckons two-goal Bojan Miovski earned his dynamic double at the end of a tough week.
Rangers frontman Miovski struck either side of the break in the 3-0 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Sub Mikey Moore also netted before having another ruled out after a late VAR check.
And Gers boss Rohl says Miovski merited the praise after fighting through a goal drought.
He said: “Bojan started low last weekend against Falkirk.
“He worked hard against Dundee United and now he’s scored.
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“This is good for him. I always like when strikers score and he deserved it.
“I was also happy for Mikey to come in and score. He was unlucky his second goal wasn’t allowed.
“There was a lot which pleased me – three goals and a clean sheet.
“We spoke a lot about being ruthless and we had some good moments.
“I wanted to see the team control the game more. It was too open.
“But we did well today, we won and it was fantastic.
“We had some phases when we didn’t have control but we’re still developing.
“If you have a clean sheet, you have a chance to win games.
“It’s hard work in this league. Nobody gives you a present.
“We took the three points and that was important.
“Compare tonight with Wednesday and we were more clinical.
“I’m happy but we have to continue as we need the points.
“I must thank the fans for creating this atmosphere on a Saturday night.”
The win takes Gers within six points of Hearts and Celtic ahead of their clash at Celtic Park today.
How they rated
Kilmarnock:
Tobi Oluwayemi 5
James Brown 5
Lewis Mayo 5
Robbie Deas 5
Dom Thompson
Liam Polworth 5
David Watson 5
Greg Kiltie 4
Marcus Dackers 4
Bruce Anderson 6
Scott Tiffoney 5
Subs: Tyreece John-Jules (Dackers 66, 3) Tom Lowery (Kiltie 66, 3) Ben Brannan (J Brown 82, 2)
Rangers:
Jack Butland 8
Max Aarons 7
Nasser Djiga 6
Emmanuel Fernandez 6
Jayden Meghoma 7
Nico Raskin 7
Connor Barron 7
Mohamed Diomande 7
Djeidi Gassama 7
Nedim Bajrami 2
Bojan Miovski 8
Subs: Findlay Curtis (Bajrami 20, 2) Danilo (Diomande 68, 3) Mikey Moore (Curtis 76, 5) James Tavernier (Gassama 76, 3) Youssef Chermiti (Mivoski 76, 2)
Two-goal Miovski said: “It feels good when we keep a clean sheet and score three goals. We were clinical.
“We collected the three points but we need to keep working. I have worked hard and I need to be more consistent.
“I spoke with the gaffer, I’ve had three games in a row and I feel better and better. I hope I can continue this way.
“Sometimes you score and sometimes you don’t – but you need to keep working hard.
“I didn’t forget how to score goals. I knew they would come.”
Fit-again Moore – back after a four-week injury absence – added: “I was buzzing to be back.
“The injury came at a bad time but I just wanted to make an impact. I was happy with the way it went.
“I didn’t expect to come on and score two. It’s another one chalked off for something that’s not my fault.
“I have adapted and I’m finding my feet now. Hopefully I can go on to do something special by the end of the season.”
Killie boss Stuart Kettlewell was sent off by ref Kevin Clancy after kicking a plastic water bottle in frustration.
His side are now in tenth place after their winless streak was extended to nine games.
And Killie will now miss David Watson for the trip to Aberdeen after his sixth booking of the season.
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