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Derek McInnes implements tactical shifts at Rangers amid three-game winning streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:12 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Derek McInnes implements tactical shifts at Rangers amid three-game winning streak

Summary

Rangers manager Derek McInnes enters a period of two home matches following three consecutive victories and two clean sheets. The team's recent form centers on a compact tactical approach that emphasizes transition play using three attackers behind a central striker. Lawrence Shankland will be unavailable for a period due to injury, despite finding form with three goals in his previous two appearances. On deadline day, the club added Badredine Bouanani and Kevin Kelsy to bolster attacking options during the transfer window. The squad prepares for a home fixture against St Mirren, followed by an Old Firm derby on Sunday. McInnes faces pressure to maintain momentum in these high-stakes matches after the team struggled in similar fixtures last season.

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Status Watch

•Derek McInnes has secured three consecutive wins with two clean sheets.
•Lawrence Shankland is sidelined with an injury.
•Badredine Bouanani and Kevin Kelsy joined the squad on deadline day.
•Rangers host St Mirren before facing an Old Firm derby on Sunday.

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11:12 AMYahoo Sports — McInnes vision becoming clear amid step in right direction

What they're saying

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The past week or so has been faultless results-wise for Derek McInnes. It's a shame for Lawrence Shankland to facing a spell out injured after beginning to find form with three goals in two games. The transfer window overall was okay, but we can't be making bold statements on the back of three wins against teams Rangers should be beating.
— Yahoo Sports

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