Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
McInnes: I'm a good manager, I back myself
Rangers boss insists he can turn things around despite European exit and early title setback.


Derek McInnes
coach
Competition
Conference League play-off
Result
Lost to Jablonec on penalties
League gap
Five points behind Celtic
Next match
Away to Aberdeen on Sunday
What happened. Rangers failed to qualify for the Conference League after losing to Jablonec on penalties, and are already five points behind Celtic in the league. Manager Derek McInnes is backing himself to bring success despite the pressure.
- Rangers are without European football for the first time since 2017.
- McInnes says the club needs to get back to winning trophies domestically.
- He admits the players need help and support but must work harder.
“I'm a good manager, I back myself.”
— Derek McInnes
Rangers face Aberdeen on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, as they look to close the gap in the title race.
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