SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Can McInnes era end Rangers' fear of failure?
After a £40m spend and two trophyless seasons, Rangers fans demand more.
Rangers
team
Manager
Derek McInnes
Last season finish
Third in Scottish Premiership
Spending spree
Reported £40m
Trophyless seasons
Two successive
Previous manager
Danny Rohl
What happened. Rangers enter a new era under Derek McInnes, aiming to justify heavy spending and end a trophyless run.
- McInnes replaces Danny Rohl after a post-split collapse.
- Fans expect far better after a £40m outlay yielded nothing.
- The season opens at Dundee United on Friday.
Rangers must deliver domestic success to satisfy a demanding fanbase.
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