'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNFL preseason Week 3 stakesNCAAF: Opening week's bestChampions League drawLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory by'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exitCharlotte Cohen - BBC Sport ScotlandThu, August 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesJablonec 1-0 Rangers (agg 1-1) (pens 4-3): What McInnes saidBBCRangers 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: SportSelf-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.BBCAdvertisementAdvertisementRangers player ratings vs Jablonec: Dan Neil lets Derek McInnes down again, teammate miles betterDerek McInnes holding his thumb up in the direction of Dan Neil, who is in action for Rangers at Ibrox.Ibrox NewsWill 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?BBCChris Sutton immediately reacts as Rangers knocked out of Europe completelyChris Sutton and Rangers boss Derek McInnesIbrox NewsGodfrey in squad as McInnes discusses transfers & importance of Jablonec tieRangers manager Derek McInnes has addressed the media before Thursday's Conference League play-off second leg at Jablonec, with the Ibrox side holding a 1-0 lead. Team news: defender Ben Godfrey has been added to the squad after injury but Belgium midfielder Nico Raskin has not travelled because of a potential transfer away from the club. Interest in Raskin has "stepped up" in the past couple of days and McInnes says "something may or may not happen" but he is prepared to be with or without the player beyond the current transfer window.BBCJablonec 1-0 Rangers (agg 1-1) (pens 4-3): Have your sayBBCRangers predicted XI vs Jablonec: Derek McInnes axes Sterling, midfield reshuffledRangers manager Derek McInnes in a circular inset and Rangers right-back Dujon SterlingIbrox NewsO'Neill takes responsibility after Celtic's latest European capitulationCeltic throw away a four-goal aggregate lead as they suffer a 5-4 defeat by Austrian side LASK to miss out on the Champions League for the second year in a row.BBC'Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain'When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own teammates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.BBCHow to watch Rangers Conference League clash vs Jablonec: Live stream details and kick-off timeRangers boss Derek McInnes, with Jablonec badge in insetIbrox NewsCeltic 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 TVHearts 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 IndependentCeltic 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 IndependentRaskin Must Start | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face JablonecAfter a narrow win at Ibrox in the first leg, Rangers will travel to Czechia to face FK Jablonec in the return leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff. The contest remains wide open, and the ...The 4th OfficialNo excuse whatsoever – Callum McGregor apologises for Celtic collapseThe Scottish champions were 4-0 up on aggregate against LASK before incredibly exiting the Champions League 5-4 after extra time.PA Media: Sport«¡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.GOALCapitulation in Linz as Celtic left humiliated yet againLASK 5 Celtic 1 (AET) – The Austrian Champions deservedly progress to the Champions League proper with Celtic dropping into the Europa League after an embarrassing performance at the Raiffeisen Aren...The Celtic StarO'Neill: 'I'm responsible for this one'Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has admitted blame following his side's capitulation away to LASK Linz that sees the Scottish side drop down from the Champions League to the Europa League.After a 3-0 win a...Playmakerstats