Derek McInnes aims to restore Rangers' domestic dominance

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Derek McInnes aims to restore Rangers' domestic dominance

Summary

Derek McInnes is now the manager of Rangers after leaving Hearts last week. He outlined his ambition to make Rangers 'relevant' in Scottish football by winning trophies, emphasizing the need to rebuild the team's intensity and identity. McInnes highlighted the importance of making opponents uncomfortable when playing at Ibrox and mentioned the necessity of attracting quality players. He stated that restoring the club's competitive edge is essential for future success domestically and in European competition.

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By the Numbers

•Derek McInnes joins Rangers after a tenure at Hearts.
•His goal is to make Rangers a dominant force again.
•McInnes emphasizes an intense playing style for success.
•He plans to bring in new quality players to enhance the squad.
•Rangers aim for improvement in both domestic and European competitions.

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4:23 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes aims to make Rangers 'relevant' again domestically

What they're saying

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New Rangers manager Derek McInnes says his job is to make the club "relevant" domestically again by winning trophies. McInnes made a dramatic switch from Hearts last week and says it is all about taking Rangers back to the top of Scottish football after one title in 15 years. "I don't want teams to come here and feel comfortable and play their way into the game," McInnes said.
— Yahoo Sports

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