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Derek McInnes addresses transfer business and derby fan restrictions at Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Derek McInnes addresses transfer business and derby fan restrictions at Rangers

Summary

Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed disappointment regarding the decision to exclude away supporters from upcoming Old Firm derbies, including the League Cup tie at Ibrox and league fixtures between Celtic and Rangers. McInnes noted that while appropriate conduct remains necessary, the presence of rival fans is beneficial for such matches. Following the conclusion of the transfer window, the manager stated that Rangers achieved many of their recruitment goals and now look to establish stability within the squad. New signings Kevin Kelsy and Badredine Bouanani trained on Friday and are included in the squad for the upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell. Meanwhile, left-back Tuur Rommens is expected to return to training before the match against Celtic next weekend, and the club is working to address the status of John Souttar.

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By the Numbers

•Derek McInnes confirmed no away supporters will attend upcoming Old Firm derby matches.
•Kevin Kelsy and Badredine Bouanani joined the squad for the Motherwell fixture.
•Tuur Rommens is scheduled to resume training prior to the match against Celtic.
•The club is currently evaluating the future of John Souttar following the transfer window.
•Rangers aim for greater organizational calmness following a period of high squad turnover.

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2:19 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes 'disappointed' over no away fans at Old Firm derbies & seeks 'stability' after busy transfer window

What they're saying

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before his side's Scottish Premiership match at home to Motherwell on Saturday. McInnes admits he's "disappointed" at the news there will be no away supporters at the upcoming Old Firm League Cup tie at Ibrox or this season's league meetings of Celtic and Rangers. On the transfer window, McInnes says Rangers have "managed to get a lot of what we were after" and hopes not to be as busy in every transfer window as the club "have to try and bring some sort of calmness and stability".
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