Derek McInnes remains confident in Rangers despite European exit
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Derek McInnes expressed confidence in his ability to lead Rangers to success following their exit from the Conference League after a penalty shootout against Jablonec. The defeat marks the first time Rangers will miss European competition since 2017 and leaves the team trailing five points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership after just two matches. McInnes acknowledged the disappointment of failing to capitalize on the opportunity for European football but emphasized the need to shift focus to domestic competitions. Rangers will face Aberdeen in their next match on Sunday.
- •Rangers lost to Jablonec on penalties, missing European competition.
- •McInnes claims he is a good manager and confident in his team.
- •Rangers are five points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
- •Next match is against Aberdeen on Sunday, August 30.
- •McInnes aims to improve support and performance domestically.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success
- 10:29 PMBBC Sport — 'I know what I'm doing' - McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success
"Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.
"Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:35 PMMcInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success
Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 10:29 PM'I know what I'm doing' - McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success
Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are "a long way away" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.
- Sky Sports Football—McInnes backing himself to bring success to Rangers
"I am a good manager, I back myself."
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