McInnes urges improvement as Rangers reach League Cup final
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed the need for improvement following his team's 1-0 victory over Aberdeen, which secured a spot in the Premier Sports Cup final. Ryan Naderi scored the decisive goal late in the match at Hampden Park. Rangers controlled the game with 74% possession but struggled to convert chances, managing only five shots on target from 25 attempts. McInnes emphasized the importance of raising performance standards as Rangers aim for a major trophy, with their next opponent yet to be determined between Hearts and Hibernian.
- •Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final
- •Ryan Naderi scored the winning goal late in the match
- •Rangers had 74% possession and 25 shots, but only five on target
- •McInnes calls for better decision-making in future matches
- •Rangers will face either Hearts or Hibernian in the final in December
- 10:40 PMBBC Football — McInnes demands more after delivering Rangers' trophy chance
"Derek McInnes knows there is room for improvement as he steers in-form Rangers to the Premier Sports Cup final with a 1-0 win over Aberdeen.
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