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Rangers legend warns ‘there’s no use doing that against Celtic if you don’t back it up’

IAN DURRANT has urged Rangers to back up their Old Firm heroics after the international break. Derek McInnes’ side signed off with a Premiership win over Celtic — a week after dumping them out of the Premier Sports Cup. Rangers…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:50 AM
Rangers legend warns ‘there’s no use doing that against Celtic if you don’t back it up’
Key Things to Know
  • Ian Durrant warned Rangers that their recent Old Firm victories are pointless without consistency against the rest of the league.
  • Rangers have the opportunity to move to the top of the Scottish Premiership when they host Kilmarnock at Ibrox.
  • Durrant urged Derek McInnes' side to eliminate in-game lapses and restore the fear factor at home.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers legend Ian Durrant has warned manager Derek McInnes and his squad that their recent back-to-back victories over Celtic will count for nothing without sustained consistency. Speaking ahead of Rangers' upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against Kilmarnock at Ibrox, Durrant stressed that the team must maintain their high standards across the league to mount a serious title challenge.

Durrant highlighted the importance of avoiding mid-game lapses, referencing a recent narrow win against St Mirren, and called for Rangers to re-establish an intimidating atmosphere at Ibrox. He also praised 20-year-old winger Findlay Curtis, pointing out that his previous loan spell at Kilmarnock helped him adapt to the physical demands of top-flight football.

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