Derek McInnes outlines vision as Rangers manager during press conference
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Derek McInnes held his first press conference as Rangers manager on June 24, emphasizing that domestic success is his priority. He acknowledged the club's recent struggles with only one top-flight title in the last 15 years and expressed a need for a shift in mentality. McInnes does not promise immediate success but aims to restore Rangers' relevance in Scottish football. He will have a hands-on role in recruitment, working closely with the technical staff and board. Chief executive Jim Gillespie confirmed McInnes was the sole candidate for the managerial position.
- •McInnes prioritizes winning domestic trophies for Rangers.
- •Rangers have won only one top-flight title in 15 years.
- •McInnes has a collaborative role in player recruitment.
- •Jim Gillespie states McInnes was the only candidate for the job.
- •McInnes aims to change Rangers' mentality to improve performance.
- 5:14 PMBBC Football — What we learned from McInnes' Rangers unveiling
"BBC Sport Scotland lays out what we learned from Derek McInnes' first press conference as Rangers manager.
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