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“I hope it makes sense at full time” – Derek McInnes’ bizarre Rangers admission

Ibrox Noise has been sitting on this ‘exclusive’ for some considerable time. It was revealed pre-match by Derek McInnes before his side took the field in Dundee, and we raised more than an eyebrow at the time. Sadly, that was…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:49 AM
“I hope it makes sense at full time” – Derek McInnes’ bizarre Rangers admission
Key Things to Know
  • Ibrox Noise criticizes Derek McInnes' tactical explanations after benching striker Kevin Kelsy against Dundee.
  • Derek McInnes admitted pre-match that he hoped his tactical adjustments would make sense by full time.
  • Ryan Naderi started up front alone while Badredine Bouanani was brought into the starting lineup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ibrox Noise criticizes Derek McInnes for his pre-match tactical changes and explanations ahead of Rangers' unsuccessful fixture against Dundee. McInnes benched striker Kevin Kelsy in favor of Ryan Naderi and brought in Badredine Bouanani, stating before kickoff that he hoped the tactical tweaks would make sense by full time.

Writer Sam Groves argues that McInnes' tactical experiment disrupted the team's seven-match winning run and proved to be a failure. The author questions the decision to sideline Kelsy after a run of good form and criticizes altering the entire system rather than conducting simple player rotation.

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