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From shaky start to statement wins – 100 days of McInnes at Rangers

BBC Scotland charts the first tumultuous 100 days of Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 2:29 PM
From shaky start to statement wins – 100 days of McInnes at Rangers
Key Things to Know
  • Derek McInnes reached 100 days as Rangers manager following his June 17 appointment replacing Danny Rohl.
  • Rangers failed to qualify for European football after an early 2-1 defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok.
  • McInnes led Rangers on a six-game winning streak in September, including two Old Firm derby victories over Celtic.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Derek McInnes has reached 100 days as Rangers manager after being appointed on June 17 to replace Danny Rohl. His tenure began with a squad overhaul and a difficult early stretch, including a 1-1 league draw against Dundee United, a 2-1 Europa League qualifying loss to Jagiellonia Bialystok, and a 2-1 home defeat to Hibernian.

Despite the sluggish start and failing to qualify for European football, McInnes reversed the club's fortunes in September. Rangers mounted a six-match winning streak heading into the international break, highlighted by two Old Firm derby victories over rivals Celtic.

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