Rangers manager Derek McInnes admitted he was deeply "embarrassed" after the Scottish giants suffered a humiliating penalty shootout elimination against Czech underdogs Jablonec in the Conference League play-offs. The shock defeat compounded a miserable week for Scottish football following arch-rivals Celtic's Champions League qualifying collapse.
Rafael van der Vaart has launched a scathing attack on young Ajax defender Jorthy Mokio following their chaotic 5-3 victory over Sion in the Conference League. The former Dutch international claimed the youngster displays a concerning lack of pragmatism and believes he is better than his current level.
Fabian Hurzeler praised Brighton's professional approach after a commanding 4-0 second-leg victory over Tromso at the Amex Stadium sealed their place in the UEFA Conference League group phase. Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper, Mats Wieffer, and Olivier Boscagli all struck as the Seagulls emphatically banished memories of a goalless first leg.
