Derek McInnes previews Rangers clash against Celtic in Premier Sports Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:16 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Derek McInnes previews Rangers clash against Celtic in Premier Sports Cup

Summary

Rangers manager Derek McInnes is preparing his side for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Celtic at Ibrox. The manager emphasized the need for a disciplined approach, citing the balance of fire and ice as necessary for the high-stakes derby. Rangers enter the fixture following a run of four consecutive league victories, though McInnes acknowledged the difficulty of facing their opponents. Bojan Miovski remains a critical part of the frontline as the squad manages existing injury concerns. Additionally, defender John Souttar is expected to complete a move to Aris Thessaloniki in the coming days as negotiations reach a final stage.

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Status Watch

•Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final this Sunday
•Derek McInnes seeks his first Old Firm derby victory as Rangers manager
•John Souttar is in advanced talks regarding a transfer to Aris Thessaloniki
•Bojan Miovski provides essential cover for the Rangers frontline amid injuries

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2:16 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes on 'fire and ice', derby first & 'godsend' Miovski

What they're saying

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been speaking to the media before Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Celtic on Sunday at Ibrox. The Ibrox boss emphasised the importance of striking the first blow against a good Celtic team to deliver the chance to "be relevant domestically again in terms of winning trophies". McInnes stressed the need for discipline alongside being competitive and aggressive, adding a "bit of fire and ice at the right times can help matters".
— Yahoo Sports

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