Dan Neil reveals Derek McInnes left entire Rangers squad stunned with surprise Old Firm tactical tweak

DAN NEIL admits Derek McInnes' new-look squad wasn't ready for European qualifiers in the summer. But he believes that catastrophic exit to Jablonec transformed Rangers into genuine title contenders. Ibrox vice-captain Neil, 24, quickly discovered the pressures that come with…

By David Robson · The Scottish Sun

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 6:31 PM

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Dan Neil admitted Rangers were unprepared for summer European qualifiers following their exit against Jablonec.
Rangers secured back-to-back derby wins over Celtic, including a 3-0 victory at Ibrox.
Dan Neil scored a double in the 3-0 Old Firm win over Celtic at Ibrox.

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Rangers vice-captain Dan Neil reflected on the club's early-season turnaround under manager Derek McInnes following a difficult start in Glasgow. Neil admitted the newly assembled squad was unprepared for summer European qualifiers, which resulted in an early exit against Jablonec.

Following that European setback, Rangers recovered to achieve back-to-back victories against rivals Celtic, including a 3-0 win at Ibrox where Neil scored twice. McInnes has guided Rangers to six consecutive wins as the squad adapted to tactical adjustments.

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Dan Neil reveals Derek McInnes left entire Rangers squad stunned with surprise Old Firm tactical tweak

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