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Dujon Sterling airs Rangers ‘grievance’ to boss Derek McInnes as boss lifts the lid on unseen summit

The defender has emerged as a key figure this term after injury derailed his campaign last season

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Dujon Sterling airs Rangers ‘grievance’ to boss Derek McInnes as boss lifts the lid on unseen summit
Key Things to Know
  • Dujon Sterling spoke with Derek McInnes about his lingering frustration over how Rangers surrendered last season's title race.
  • McInnes praised Sterling for his defensive aggression, leadership, and high standards in training.
  • Sterling has completed 10 full 90-minute matches this season after struggling with fitness in the previous campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers manager Derek McInnes revealed that defender Dujon Sterling voiced his lingering frustration during a pre-season meeting over how the team surrendered the Scottish Premiership title race last season. McInnes praised the 26-year-old right-back for channelling that anger into his performances, setting high standards in training, and securing his role in the starting lineup.

Sterling is approaching his total minutes played from last season after managing 10 full 90-minute appearances so far this term. McInnes emphasized the importance of managing Sterling's fitness with the medical team while also praising the contributions of recent £8.5 million signing Minsu Kim ahead of Rangers' trip to Dens Park.

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