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Stats not good enough! Derek McInnes issues warning to his Rangers players over their profligacy in front of goal

Rangers manager Derek McInnes last night warned his side they have to ramp up the killer instinct in front of goal after branding their attacking stats in the semi-final win over Aberdeen 'embarrassing'.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:47 PM
Stats not good enough! Derek McInnes issues warning to his Rangers players over their profligacy in front of goal
Key Things to Know
  • Derek McInnes warned Rangers players over poor finishing after branding their semi-final attacking statistics embarrassing.
  • Rangers defeated Aberdeen 1-0 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final courtesy of Ryan Naderi's late goal.
  • Rangers produced 25 shots during the match at Hampden but managed only five on target.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has warned his players to improve their finishing after calling their attacking statistics "embarrassing" in a 1-0 Premier Sports Cup semi-final victory over Aberdeen. Despite controlling the match at Hampden, Rangers managed only five shots on target from 25 attempts before striker Ryan Naderi secured the win with an 83rd-minute goal.

McInnes criticized his team's decision-making in the final third, specifically urging wide players such as Badredine Bouanani and Kim Min-su to deliver more goals and assists. While acknowledging the youth and inexperience in his attack, the manager emphasized that Rangers must become more clinical to secure silverware in the upcoming final.

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