McInnes 'embarrassed' after Rangers follow Celtic's debacle and lose in Conference League playoffs

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL preseason Week 3 stakesNCAAF: Opening week's bestChampions League drawLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byMcInnes 'embarrassed' after Rangers follow Celtic's debacle and lose in Conference League playoffsAssociated PressThu, August 27, 2026 at 10:59 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesRangers follow Celtic in suffering embarrassing European exitRangers have been left without European football for the first time in nine years following their penalty shoot-out defeat to Jablonec in Conference League qualifying.The TelegraphDerek McInnes ’embarrassed and mortified’ as Rangers exit Conference LeagueRangers let slip a 1-0 first-leg lead in the Czech Republic.PA Media: Sport'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exitManager Derek McInnes says he take "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.BBCAdvertisementAdvertisementSelf-respect at stake for Rangers in JablonecThis despatch comes on the journey from Celtic's debacle in Linz to the Czech Republic, where Rangers will hope a more positive European experience awaits. There will be Rangers supporters revelling in Celtic's downfall last night but they will surely be wary their own nightmare scenario could yet unfold, with the prospect of no European football whatsoever still a possibility. If they turn in another performance like the first leg against Jablonec they will struggle to get the job done, though Derek McInnes will hope his players can find several more levels to help Rangers secure passage to the league stage of the Conference League.BBCChris Sutton immediately reacts as Rangers knocked out of Europe completelyChris Sutton and Rangers boss Derek McInnesIbrox NewsDerek McInnes under pressure as Rangers set to miss out on Europe after Jablonec defeatDerek McInnes’ miserable start to life as Rangers manager continued on Thursday as Rangers lost 4-3 on penalties to Czech side Jablonec after the tie ended 1-1 on aggregate.Rangers won 1-0 in the fi...Football TodayWill Rangers avoid 'thermonuclear' European exit?Pride, prestige and plenty of cash are on the line for Rangers tonight as they bid to join Hearts in the Conference League proper. Derek McInnes' side have little room for error with a slender 1-0 lead over Jablonec in the play-off second leg in the Czech Republic. Rangers are in the last chance saloon for European football this season - so what would the reaction be if they exit?BBCJablonec 1-0 Rangers (agg 1-1) (pens 4-3): Have your sayBBCJablonec 1-0 Rangers (agg 1-1) (pens 4-3): What McInnes saidBBCWhat's been said about Derek McInnes sack at Rangers already after Europe humiliationDerek McInnes in a suit and Andrew Cavenagh, chairman of Rangers, at Ibrox Stadium.Ibrox NewsRangers crash out of Conference League after shootout defeat to JablonecDerek McInnes’ side had led 1-0 from the first leg at Ibrox last week.PA Media: SportHearts mock Celtic collapse after dramatic Conference League play-off victoryHearts have qualified for the Conference League main phase while Celtic will go into the Europa LeagueThe Independent«¡Parecíamos asustados!»: Callum McGregor carga contra el Celtic «pasivo» tras un colapso histórico en la Champions League ante el LASKEl capitán del Celtic, Callum McGregor, ha pedido disculpas de forma servil a los aficionados después de que su equipo desperdiciara una ventaja de cuatro goles en el global para caer eliminado de la Champions League ante el LASK. El Celtic sufrió una monumental derrota por 5-4 en la prórroga en Austria y ahora caerá a la Europa League.GOALCeltic skipper says team looked ‘scared’ in shock Champions League defeatCeltic captain Callum McGregor thought his team looked “scared to go and win the game” despite going into the clash against LASK with the odds stacked in their favour.After a half-time score of 1-...Hayters TVHave expensively-assembled Rangers improved at all under McInnes?After crashing out of the Conference League, questions are mounting for Derek McInnes at Rangers, writes Tom English.BBC¡Bombazo total! Jablonec dejó a Rangers sin siquiera Conference LeagueLos Osos de Peluche sufrieron una de las catástrofes más duras en lo deportivo de este 2026. Tras ser barrido de Europa League, ahora Jablonec dejó a Rangers sin siquiera Conference League....Vermouth DeportivoFormer Celts have their say on last night’s Champions League playoff disasterEveryone is having their say on last night’s disastrous loss in Linz, a result that sees Celtic miss out on a golden ticket to European football’s top table for the second year in succession…Seb...The Celtic StarCeltic captain slams ‘scared’ team-mates for humiliating Champions League collapseCeltic were 4-0 up on aggregate against LASK but went on to lose 5-1 to shockingly miss out on Champions League qualificationThe IndependentCeltic count the cost of Champions League flopScottish champions Celtic face a second successive season without Champions League football, a blow which will not only have serious financial consequences, manager Martin O'Neill admitted, but could also deter players from signing for them."I think I said last week that if you could qualify for the Champions League there would be players wanting to come on that basis.AFPIs LASK nightmare Celtic's worst European result?BBC