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Three questions for Rangers after draw vs Hearts – Is it time for McInnes to axe mainstay?

Rangers missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership. The Gers overran St Johnstone in a 4-0 victory at Ibrox l…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Three questions for Rangers after draw vs Hearts – Is it time for McInnes to axe mainstay?
Key Things to Know
  • Ibrox News questions whether Rangers manager Derek McInnes should replace defender Emmanuel Fernandez with Ben Godfrey.
  • Rangers drew 2-2 against Hearts at Tynecastle after Olwethu Makhanya scored an 89th-minute equalizing header.
  • Rangers remain four points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race after missing a chance to close the gap.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ibrox News questions whether Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez should be dropped following defensive issues in recent away draws, including a 2-2 result against Hearts. Ryan Naderi initially gave Rangers the lead at Tynecastle before Calvin Miller put Hearts ahead 2-1 after Fernandez was caught out of position. An 89th-minute equalizer from Olwethu Makhanya salvaged a point, leaving Rangers four points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.

Writer Pete Hanson argues that manager Derek McInnes should consider replacing Fernandez with Ben Godfrey as Makhanya's central defensive partner. The article emphasizes that dropping points from winning positions in consecutive 2-2 away draws against Dundee and Hearts could damage Rangers' title pursuit, while also highlighting the significance of their upcoming Scottish League Cup semifinal clash against Aberdeen.

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