McInnes set for appeal hearing ahead of Old Firm match

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

McInnes set for appeal hearing ahead of Old Firm match
Summary

Derek McInnes, Rangers manager, may watch his first Old Firm match from the stands. A hearing for his appeal against a four-match touchline ban is scheduled for 31 August. The ban stems from comments he made regarding a controversial penalty awarded to Celtic last season when he was managing Hearts. Following the penalty incident, which occurred in May, McInnes expressed his disagreement with the decision. If the ban is upheld, he will miss the matches against Falkirk (2 September), Motherwell (5 September), and Celtic (13 September) in the League Cup quarter-finals.

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  • McInnes faces a four-match touchline ban appeal on 31 August.
  • Comments on a late Celtic penalty led to his suspension.
  • He might miss matches against Falkirk, Motherwell, and Celtic.
  • Rangers support the appeal citing free speech for managers.
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  • 2:15 PMYahoo SportsMcInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm game
  • 2:15 PMBBC SportMcInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm game
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Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a touchline ban.

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Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a touchline ban.

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