Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success
Rangers boss admits his team is 'a long way away' from his vision but insists he knows what he's doing.
Derek McInnes
coach
Record
2 wins, 2 draws, 3 defeats as Rangers manager
European exit
Lost on penalties to Jablonec in Conference League play-off
League form
1 point from opening 2 Scottish Premiership matches
Next match
Visit Aberdeen on Sunday
What happened. Derek McInnes admitted Rangers are far from where he wants them to be but backed himself to bring success, following a European exit and a poor league start.
- McInnes says players need help and support at the moment.
- Twelve players recruited, with more expected before window closes.
- Injured striker Youssef Chermiti is missed for stretching teams.
“I like to think I know what I'm doing as a manager, I'm a good manager, I back myself but at the minute, none of us are doing our job well enough.”
— Derek McInnes
Rangers face Aberdeen on Sunday, with McInnes hoping for a calmer squad after the transfer window closes.
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