McInnes starts Rangers era with hopes for domestic success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:29 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Derek McInnes begins his tenure as Rangers head coach in the Scottish Premiership with a season opener against Dundee United set for Friday. Rangers aim to improve after finishing third last season, following recent managerial changes. Fans expect better results after a £40 million spending spree and two trophyless seasons. The club has a new leadership strategy under McInnes, who emphasizes a strong Scottish core in his squad and a return to competitive form. Tests to come include a League Cup clash against holders St Mirren.
- •Derek McInnes replaces Danny Rohl as Rangers head coach.
- •Rangers finished third last season, following a £40 million spending spree.
- •McInnes aims to implement a strong Scottish core in the squad.
- •Rangers face Dundee United in the season opener on July 28.
- •Upcoming League Cup match against St Mirren.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Is McInnes era giving Rangers fans fewer fears of failure?
- 8:29 AMBBC Sport — Is McInnes era giving Rangers fans fewer fears of failure?
"An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - are excuses running dry as Rangers target domestic success?
"An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - are excuses running dry as Rangers target domestic success?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:30 AMIs McInnes era giving Rangers fans fewer fears of failure?
An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - are excuses running dry as Rangers target domestic success?
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 8:29 AMIs McInnes era giving Rangers fans fewer fears of failure?
An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - are excuses running dry as Rangers target domestic success?
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