Derek McInnes prepares Rangers for Celtic double-header
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Rangers manager Derek McInnes says a building team spirit will be vital as the squad prepares for upcoming matches against Celtic. The team enters the high-profile series following a 1-0 victory over St Mirren on Wednesday, where Bojan Miovski scored in added time to secure a fourth consecutive league win. McInnes noted a growing bond within the dressing room that he believes is necessary to compete at a high level. Rangers host Celtic this Sunday at Ibrox for a League Cup quarter-final, followed by a Scottish Premiership fixture at Celtic Park one week later. The manager highlighted the importance of intensity and maintaining focus across the two matches to ensure his side remains competitive in domestic tournaments.
- •Bojan Miovski scored in added time to give Rangers a 1-0 win against St Mirren.
- •Rangers have won four consecutive league matches.
- •The team hosts Celtic at Ibrox for a League Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
- •A Scottish Premiership match between the two sides follows at Celtic Park seven days later.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — 'Real bond' can drive Rangers to success, says McInnes
- 2:50 PMBBC Sport — 'Real bond' can drive Rangers to success, says McInnes
"Derek McInnes is encouraged by the growing spirit at Rangers before a double-header with Celtic in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership.
"Derek McInnes is encouraged by the growing spirit at Rangers before a double-header with Celtic in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:50 PM'Real bond' can drive Rangers to success, says McInnes
Derek McInnes is encouraged by the growing spirit at Rangers before a double-header with Celtic in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 2:50 PM'Real bond' can drive Rangers to success, says McInnes
Derek McInnes is encouraged by the growing spirit at Rangers before a double-header with Celtic in the League Cup and Scottish Premiership.
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