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Former Rangers striker welcomes team’s revival but reveals why club HAS to be challenging for more trophies

MARTYN WAGHORN has backed Derek McInnes to provide a silver lining to Rangers’ season. The former Ibrox striker was back in Glasgow to score five times in a 7-1 Old Firm win at the Tennent’s Sixes. Fresh from beating Celtic…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
Former Rangers striker welcomes team’s revival but reveals why club HAS to be challenging for more trophies
Key Things to Know
  • Martyn Waghorn stated that Rangers must always challenge for trophies due to the club's massive size and history.
  • Waghorn backed manager Derek McInnes to deliver silverware following recent positive results against Celtic.
  • Waghorn noted that early-season teething problems were normal after Rangers integrated 14 summer signings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers striker Martyn Waghorn stated that the club must consistently compete for silverware due to its stature and history. Speaking after playing in the Tennent's Sixes tournament in Glasgow, the 36-year-old backed manager Derek McInnes to bring trophies back to Ibrox following a recent resurgence that included consecutive victories over Celtic in the Premiership and Premier Sports Cup.

Waghorn noted that early-season struggles were expected after 14 new players arrived during the summer transfer window. Despite long-term injuries to forwards Youssef Chermiti and Lawrence Shankland, Waghorn praised the attacking depth provided by Ryan Naderi, Kevin Kelsy, and Bojan Miovski.

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