What is Rangers' identity under McInnes?

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byWhat is Rangers' identity under McInnes?What is Rangers' identity under McInnes?Tom English - BBC Scotland's chief sports writerFri, August 28, 2026 at 9:53 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesHave 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'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.BBCJablonec 1-0 Rangers (agg 1-1) (pens 4-3): What McInnes saidBBCAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat'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 News'Give McInnes time' or 'get him out ASAP' after Euro humiliation?Louise: I didn't think it was possible to have a worse team than the start of last season but Rangers continue to go backwards. The only player with any heart was Findlay Curtis who had the guts to take a penalty at such a young age. Rangers were Europa finalists not too long ago and now we can't even qualify for Conference football.BBC‘I’m mortified with the performance’ – McInnes fumes over Rangers’ European exitRangers manager Derek McInnes blasted his team’s embarrassing display in a 1-0 defeat to Jablonec, as the Glasgow side were knocked out of the UEFA Conference League, losing 4-3 on penalties after b...Hayters TVDerek McInnes under pressure as Rangers miss out on Europe after Jablonec defeatRangers produced another dismal performance under manager Derek McInnes in their Europa Conference League qualifying play-off in Czechia tonight.The Scottish Premiership club won 1-0 in the first leg ...Football TodayGodfrey 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.BBCRangers 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 TelegraphTom English compares 'astronomical' Rangers and Jablonec gap as Derek McInnes called outDerek McInnes looking on from the sidelines while managing RangersIbrox NewsDerek McInnes ’embarrassed and mortified’ as Rangers exit Conference LeagueRangers let slip a 1-0 first-leg lead in the Czech Republic.PA Media: SportTom English asked what Rangers contacts will think about European embarrassmentDerek McInnes pictured ahead of a Rangers gameIbrox NewsDerek McInnes, «avergonzado» tras la eliminación del Rangers de Europa en una sorprendente derrota en la tanda de penaltis ante el JablonecEl entrenador del Rangers, Derek McInnes, admitió que estaba profundamente «avergonzado» después de que el gigante escocés sufriera una humillante eliminación en la tanda de penaltis ante el modesto equipo checo Jablonec en el play-off de la Conference League. La sorprendente derrota agravó una semana miserable para el fútbol escocés tras el desplome de su eterno rival, el Celtic, en la fase previa de la Liga de Campeones.GOALRangers 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 NewsMcInnes 'embarrassed' after Rangers follow Celtic's debacle and lose in Conference League playoffsTwo days after Celtic's embarrassing elimination in Champions League qualifying, Scottish rival Rangers followed suit by falling to unheralded Czech team Jablonec in the Conference League playoffs. Rangers took a 1-0 lead from the first leg but lost the return match by the same score and eventually was eliminated 4-3 in the penalty shootout, leaving the Glasgow club out of Europe beyond August for the first time since 2017.Associated PressRaskin 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 OfficialEverything Derek McInnes said on Nico Raskin Rangers exit after Conference League humiliationNicolas Raskin playing for Rangers looking towards Derek McInnes looking annoyedIbrox NewsA return to where the concomitant risk all began"We endorse that position because moving to a massive club like Rangers is a big step with concomitant risk." A famous line from a Rangers statement in December 2017 which was in response to Derek McInnes' decision to remain as Aberdeen manager after weeks of fevered speculation he would make the switch to Ibrox. Then Dons chairman Stewart Milne was the happiest man in the country as his opposite number in Govan, Dave King, tried to fend off the flak that came with the snub with a thinly-veiled, withering jibe.BBCRaskin nears Rangers exit after missing Czech tripNicolas Raskin could be on his way out of Rangers, having not travelled to Jablonec for the club's Conference League play-off second leg.BBCRangers fans say the same thing about sensational Steven Gerrard returnSteven Gerrard celebrating after an Aston Villa win against Norwich CityFootball Insider