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Inside Rangers’ summer transfer window – but will it deliver success?

We have passed the 100-day landmark in the Derek McInnes era at Rangers, and it has certainly been a rollercoaster ride.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:30 AM
Inside Rangers’ summer transfer window – but will it deliver success?
Key Things to Know
  • Sky Sports analyzes how Rangers' summer recruitment laid the foundation for consecutive Old Firm wins over Celtic.
  • Rangers signed 14 players during the summer window, prioritizing speed, physicality, and future resale value.
  • Manager Derek McInnes led Rangers to six straight wins after going winless in his first four matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers' revamped recruitment strategy under manager Derek McInnes helped inspire back-to-back victories against Old Firm rivals Celtic. Following a difficult start that included a European exit to Jablonec, Rangers secured six consecutive wins across domestic competitions. A reshuffled leadership team, supported by chairman Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers, completed 14 summer signings focused on bringing greater speed, physicality, and future resale value to the squad.

Sky Sports notes that the starting lineup against Celtic featured six new arrivals, lowering the team's average starting age to under 24. While key departures included former captain James Tavernier and goalkeeper Jack Butland, additions such as captain Dan Neil, goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, and forward Kevin Kelsy have revitalized the squad, though long-term Premiership success remains the ultimate test.

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