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Derek McInnes emphasizes need for reinforcements after West Ham draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:39 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Derek McInnes emphasizes need for reinforcements after West Ham draw

Summary

Rangers manager Derek McInnes stated that the 0-0 draw with West Ham United highlighted areas needing improvement for his team. The match, held on July 26, marked the conclusion of Rangers' pre-season campaign. McInnes noted that although the club has signed seven players, further reinforcements are still being pursued as the transfer window remains open. Two players sustained minor injuries, but McInnes expects them to be fit for the upcoming Scottish Premiership opener against Dundee United.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers drew 0-0 with West Ham in their final pre-season friendly.
•McInnes mentioned the need for further reinforcements post-match.
•Rangers have added seven players in the current transfer window.
•Thelo Aasgaard and Cammy Devlin could be fit for the season opener.
•Rangers will face Dundee United in their first league match.

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6:39 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham draw shows McInnes 'we need to strengthen'

What they're saying

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes says Sunday's goalless draw with West Ham United in his side's final pre-season friendly showed "it's clear certain areas we need strengthened still". The Ibrox club have brought in seven new players for McInnes' first transfer window since arriving from Hearts. "There's been good work done by the club and there's still a good few weeks of the window left for us to try and address that," he told Rangers TV.
— Yahoo Sports

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