Home » Football » Scottish Premiership » Rangers F.C.

FERGIE TIME! Derek McInnes reveals visit from Sir Alex and says wise words from managerial legend helped him put slow start at Ibrox into perspective

By the time he eventually stepped away from Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson left a trophy cabinet bursting at the seams and a legacy as one of the greatest managers of all time.

By CALUM CROWE · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Derek McInnes revealed Sir Alex Ferguson visited Rangers' training ground and offered reassurance about early managerial struggles.
Rangers have won six consecutive matches, moving within two points of Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.
McInnes won Manager of the Month for September, while defender Olwethu Makhanya was named Player of the Month.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers manager Derek McInnes revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson visited the club's Auchenhowie training ground for lunch this week. The legendary former Manchester United manager offered advice and shared parallels with his own early managerial struggles, helping McInnes navigate his initial difficult start at Ibrox.

Rangers have rebounded from early struggles with six consecutive victories, including a 1-0 win against Celtic, positioning them two points behind the Scottish Premiership leaders. McInnes was named Manager of the Month for September, while summer signing Olwethu Makhanya earned Player of the Month honors.

Read the full article on Daily Mail