Derek McInnes's tenure as Rangers manager has descended into early-season turmoil after the Light Blues were dumped out of the Europa League qualifiers by Jagiellonia Bialystok. A 1-1 draw on a toxic night at Ibrox confirmed a 3-2 aggregate defeat, leaving the Glasgow giants to settle for a place in the Conference League play-offs.
Rangers are a “bigger club than Tottenham”, Colin Hendry has told GOAL, but the Old Firm giants face transfer frustration when it comes to bringing Mikey Moore back to Ibrox for a second spell. The teenage wonderkid impressed many in Glasgow last season, but Spurs are seemingly set to send him elsewhere before the summer deadline of 2026 passes.
Former Rangers and Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty has completed a surprise move to Scottish eighth-tier side Forth Wanderers. The 38-year-old Northern Ireland international joins the West of Scotland League Second Division outfit from Johnstone Burgh following a major investment wave driven by rock star and multi-millionaire businessman Paul McManus.
Derek McInnes insists Rangers are not in a crisis despite falling five points behind Celtic after just two Scottish Premiership matches. A frustrated McInnes defended his players following a narrow home defeat to Hibernian, while also revealing his concern over a knee injury sustained by star striker Youssef Chermiti amid intense transfer speculation and a rejected bid.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been handed a four-match touchline ban by the Scottish Football Association following his controversial remarks regarding a penalty awarded to Celtic last season. The newly appointed boss described the stoppage-time decision as "disgusting" while still managing Hearts, prompting Rangers to strongly contest the disciplinary action.
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