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Rangers Secure Premier Cup Final despite Derek McInnes’ Madness

By hook or by crook, Rangers got to the Premier Cup Final by way of Aberdeen. That is what the final result says, with a late winner from Naderi proving the difference. There has been much made of the stats…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:04 AM
Rangers Secure Premier Cup Final despite Derek McInnes’ Madness
Key Things to Know
  • Ibrox Noise argues Rangers reached the Premier Cup Final despite Derek McInnes' bizarre team selection.
  • Naderi scored a late winning goal against Aberdeen at Hampden to send Rangers through.
  • The writer criticizes McInnes for starting left-back James Penrice out of position in central midfield.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers reached the Premier Cup Final after defeating Aberdeen at Hampden thanks to a late winning goal from Naderi. Despite securing victory, writer Sam Groves criticizes manager Derek McInnes for bizarre tactical decisions and unnecessary squad rotation during such an important fixture.

Groves questions McInnes starting left-back James Penrice in central midfield while leaving Tochi Chukwuani, Vanja Dragojevic, and Dan Neil on the bench. The article argues that McInnes' constant changes disrupted the team, concluding that Rangers advanced despite the manager's questionable choices.

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