Rangers derby hero singles out ‘quiet leader’ who embodies key reason for Ibrox turnaround under Derek McInnes

Dan Neil has hailed Rangers dressing room personalities after their back-to-back wins over Celtic.

Scotsman

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Rangers recorded consecutive Old Firm wins against Celtic, winning 3-0 in the cup and 1-0 in the league.
Dan Neil scored a brace in Rangers' 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win over Celtic.
Neil highlighted fellow summer signing Olwethu Makhanya as a prime example of leading by example.

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Rangers vice-captain Dan Neil credited the squad's dressing room personalities for the club's turnaround following consecutive Old Firm victories over Celtic. Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, where Neil scored twice, before securing a 1-0 league win at Celtic Park on Sunday. Neil arrived at Ibrox this summer on a Bosman free transfer from Sunderland under manager Derek McInnes.

Neil highlighted fellow summer signing Olwethu Makhanya as a quiet leader who leads by example on the pitch. With club captain Lawrence Shankland sidelined due to a hamstring injury, Neil has worn the captain's armband, emphasizing that McInnes's overhauled squad features different leadership styles across the dressing room.

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