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I knew exactly what playing for Rangers meant – I see all the signs Derek McInnes’ team get it too

Daniel Candeias has has revealed his Gers love affair and made his prediction after watching Old Firm dominance

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
I knew exactly what playing for Rangers meant – I see all the signs Derek McInnes’ team get it too
Key Things to Know
  • Daniel Candeias believes Derek McInnes's Rangers squad has the qualities needed to win the league title.
  • Candeias highlighted recent consecutive victories against Celtic as evidence of the young squad's understanding of club expectations.
  • The 38-year-old former winger returned to Glasgow for the Tennents Sixes three months after retiring at Academica.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Rangers winger Daniel Candeias believes the current squad under manager Derek McInnes possesses the necessary qualities to win the league title. Speaking during a return to Glasgow for the Tennents Sixes, the 38-year-old noted that the young squad understands the demands of playing for the club, having observed their recent consecutive victories against rivals Celtic in the league and the Premier Sports Cup.

Candeias recently retired from professional soccer following a final stint with Portuguese side Academica. Reflecting on his two-season spell at Ibrox from 2017 to 2019, he described his time at Rangers as the highlight of his 20-year career and confirmed plans to pursue coaching qualifications in the future.

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