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Rangers struggle early in season, seek reinforcements for turnaround

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Rangers struggle early in season, seek reinforcements for turnaround

Summary

Rangers are facing a difficult start under manager Derek McInnes, having secured just one point from their first two league matches and losing 2-1 to Jagiellonia Białystok in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier. Following a draw against Dundee United and a defeat to Hibernian at home, McInnes' squad is already five points adrift of Celtic. The club's chairman, Andrew Cavenagh, acknowledged recruitment issues and indicated the need for three to five new players to improve the team. Cavenagh's comments reflect the urgency for reinforcements to avoid further decline.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers have only one point from two league matches.
•The team lost 2-1 to Jagiellonia Białystok in Europa League qualifier.
•Celtic leads the league, five points ahead of Rangers.
•Cavenagh stressed the need for new signings to strengthen the squad.
•McInnes' early tenure is under scrutiny after poor results.

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What they're saying

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The appointment of Derek McInnes as manager was supposed to represent a safe pair of hands for Rangers.His arrival in the summer was greeted with considerable fanfare. After taking Hearts to within to...
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