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‘Staggering’ – Tom English can’t believe what Rangers have done after what he said

Tom English continues to be left surprised by Rangers. BBC Scotland's chief sports writer has been around long enough to have seen most things, but Scottish foo

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 9:10 AM
‘Staggering’ – Tom English can’t believe what Rangers have done after what he said
Key Things to Know
  • BBC writer Tom English described Rangers' rapid resurgence under Derek McInnes as staggering.
  • Rangers beat Celtic twice in consecutive matches prior to the international break.
  • The club closed the Scottish Premiership gap and reached the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals against Aberdeen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English expressed astonishment at Rangers' rapid turnaround under manager Derek McInnes. Speaking on BBC Sportsound on September 26, English noted the dramatic shift after previously viewing Rangers as disorganized compared to rivals Celtic. Rangers recently secured back-to-back victories against Celtic before the international break, closing the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

Several of Rangers' 14 summer acquisitions, including Ivor Pandur, Olwethu Makhanya, James Penrice, Dan Neil, and Minsu Kim, have played key roles in the recent run. Meanwhile, Rangers face injuries to Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti, putting greater scoring expectations on forward Kevin Kelsy as the club prepares for an upcoming Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.

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