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The Rangers role reversal Derek McInnes must avoid as throwback to Celtic’s Halloween horror offers nightmare reminder

Nothing was normal about the 2020/21 campaign but Rangers put the foot down and sped to a first Premiership title in a decade…

By Ross Pilcher · Daily Record UK

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Ross Pilcher argues Derek McInnes must avoid letting Rangers fall substantially behind Celtic in the title race.
Rangers currently trail Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic by four points ahead of facing Hearts at Tynecastle.
Pilcher warns Celtic could extend their lead to nine or ten points due to upcoming fixture scheduling.

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Ross Pilcher writes that Rangers manager Derek McInnes faces a critical period to avoid falling decisively behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race. With Rangers already trailing their rivals by four points ahead of a midweek fixture against Hearts, Pilcher argues that dropping further points could allow Celtic to establish a commanding nine- or ten-point lead.

Pilcher compares the situation to the 2020/21 season when Steven Gerrard's Rangers pulled away from Celtic following the autumn period to win the title by 25 points. He warns that Rangers risk being on the receiving end of a similar deficit if they slip up before their upcoming cup commitments.

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