McInnes praises Shankland's leadership ahead of Jablonec tie
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Derek McInnes expressed confidence in captain Lawrence Shankland's influence at Rangers, regardless of his starting status. Shankland, who joined from Hearts, has had a subdued beginning to the season, remaining on the bench for a recent League Cup victory over St Mirren. He scored one goal, a penalty, in a previous Europa League qualifier. McInnes is unfazed by Shankland's slow start, emphasizing the striker's talent and past goal-scoring ability. Rangers prepare for their upcoming UEFA Conference League play-off against Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday.
- •McInnes calls Shankland a 'brilliant' captain at Rangers.
- •Shankland has not started all matches but remains influential.
- •Rangers signed Kosta Nedeljkovic on loan from Aston Villa.
- •The team seeks to add a winger and striker before deadline.
- •Next match is against Czech side Jablonec in the UEFA Conference League.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — McInnes backs Shankland for 'big influence' at Rangers
- 3:39 PMBBC Sport — McInnes backs Shankland for 'big influence' at Rangers
"Lawrence Shankland is "too good not to score regularly" and is sure to have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games, insists manager Derek McInnes.
"Lawrence Shankland is "too good not to score regularly" and is sure to have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games, insists manager Derek McInnes.
"Derek McInnes described Lawrence Shankland as a "brilliant" captain who will have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:39 PMMcInnes backs Shankland for 'big influence' at Rangers
Lawrence Shankland is "too good not to score regularly" and is sure to have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games, insists manager Derek McInnes.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 3:39 PMMcInnes backs Shankland for 'big influence' at Rangers
Lawrence Shankland is "too good not to score regularly" and is sure to have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games, insists manager Derek McInnes.
- Sky Sports Football—McInnes confident Rangers captain Shankland will have 'big influence'
Derek McInnes described Lawrence Shankland as a "brilliant" captain who will have a "big influence" at Rangers whether or not he starts games.
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