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Keith Jackson defends McInnes call at Rangers despite points dropped – ‘Different class’

Derek McInnes' team selection for Rangers' draw against Dundee raised some questions. The Bears picked up a point in a 2-2 draw at Dens Park on Saturday, droppi

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:40 AM
Keith Jackson defends McInnes call at Rangers despite points dropped – ‘Different class’
Key Things to Know
  • Keith Jackson argued Derek McInnes made the right choice benching Kevin Kelsy to start goalscorer Badredine Bouanani.
  • Rangers dropped crucial Scottish Premiership title race points in a 2-2 draw away against Dundee.
  • Badredine Bouanani and Nicolas Raskin scored for Rangers, while Dan Neil's mistake allowed Dundee to equalize.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers manager Derek McInnes faced scrutiny after benching striker Kevin Kelsy during a 2-2 Scottish Premiership draw against Dundee. However, journalist Keith Jackson argued that the decision was vindicated because it allowed Badredine Bouanani to start and score a 'different class' goal. Goals from Bouanani and Nicolas Raskin had briefly put Rangers ahead before an error allowed Steven Pressley's Dundee to equalize.

Bouanani, who joined Rangers on a season-long loan from VfB Stuttgart with a £15.5 million purchase option, netted his first goal for the club. Jacob Raw argues that with Kelsy likely returning to the lineup against St. Johnstone, winger Djeidi Gassama should be dropped to retain Bouanani after another ineffective display.

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