Derek McInnes asks Rangers to engage home crowd for League Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has called for a strong connection with the home crowd ahead of Sunday's League Cup quarter-final against Celtic at Ibrox. The match takes place in front of 50,000 Rangers supporters, with no away tickets allocated to Celtic fans. Rangers enter the fixture following a narrow victory over St Mirren on Wednesday, where a stoppage-time goal by Bojan Miovski secured their fourth consecutive win. McInnes noted that while the team faces frustration from fans, he expects the players to capitalize on home support and create a challenging environment for the visiting side. This encounter marks the first Old Firm derby appearance for McInnes as a manager. The team aims to improve their performance level after recent matches against St Mirren and Motherwell that were decided by single goals.
- •Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox for a League Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
- •No Celtic fans will attend the match due to a standing ticket allocation dispute.
- •Bojan Miovski scored a stoppage-time goal to help Rangers defeat St Mirren on Wednesday.
- •Rangers have won four consecutive matches heading into the derby.
- •Derek McInnes seeks to leverage the 50,000-strong home crowd to support his players.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers must 'bring crowd with us' - McInnes
"Derek McInnes has urged Rangers to "bring the crowd with us" in Sunday's League Cup quarter-final showdown with Celtic at Ibrox. Anxiety was again evident among the home support as Rangers struggled in the second half against St Mirren on Wednesday night before Bojan Miovski's stoppage-time strike secured a fourth straight win. The hosts will be backed by a 50,000-strong home support on Sunday, with no Celtic fans allowed amid a ticket allocation row between the two clubs.
"Derek McInnes wants Rangers to "bring the crowd with us" in Sunday's Old Firm clash at Ibrox.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:42 PMRangers must 'bring crowd with us' - McInnes
Derek McInnes has urged Rangers to "bring the crowd with us" in Sunday's League Cup quarter-final showdown with Celtic at Ibrox. Anxiety was again evident among the home support as Rangers struggled in the second half against St Mirren on Wednesday night before Bojan Miovski's stoppage-time strike secured a fourth straight win. The hosts will be backed by a 50,000-strong home support on Sunday, with no Celtic fans allowed amid a ticket allocation row between the two clubs.
- Sky Sports—McInnes: Rangers must get fans on side in Old Firm cup clash
Derek McInnes wants Rangers to "bring the crowd with us" in Sunday's Old Firm clash at Ibrox.
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