Thelo Aasgaard scored to earn Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager in a 1-1 draw against Dundee United at Tannadice. Lachlan Rose opened the scoring for United, but Rangers fought back after half-time, though Jesse Randall later missed a late winning chance for United.
Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager began with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United, mirroring last season's opening result. Despite Thelo Aasgaard's equalizer, McInnes acknowledged the need for further squad additions, especially in wide areas, and time for the team to improve.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is appealing a four-match touchline ban from the Scottish FA, imposed for calling a late penalty decision against Celtic "disgusting" last season. The club argues his comments targeted the decision, not officials.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes will appeal a four-match touchline ban from the Scottish FA for calling a late Celtic penalty decision "disgusting" last season. McInnes, then at Hearts, maintains his comments targeted the decision, not officials, and were controlled.
New Rangers manager Derek McInnes received a four-match ban, with one suspended, from the Scottish FA for calling a Celtic penalty decision 'disgusting' last season. The ban means he will miss the start of Rangers' league season, including games against Dundee United, Hibernian, and St Mirren.
New Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has signed a two-year contract at Tynecastle, succeeding Derek McInnes. Vrancken's remit is to challenge Glasgow teams for the Scottish Premiership title and lead Hearts through a rebuilding phase, including Champions League qualifiers, after their strong performance last season.
Derek McInnes has left Hearts to join Rangers, a move seen as inevitable by many. Despite leading Hearts to a near-title win, his 'Rangers man' identity and desire for control, clashing with Hearts' analytics focus, made the switch understandable. He now faces immense pressure at Ibrox to deliver a league title.
Derek McInnes has been appointed as the new manager of Rangers on a three-year contract, replacing Danny Röhl who has moved to RB Salzburg. McInnes, a former Rangers player and lifelong supporter, joins from Hearts and expressed his conviction that it's the right time for the prestigious role.
Derek McInnes has been appointed as the new manager of Rangers on a three-year contract, following a compensation deal with Hearts. The 54-year-old replaces Danny Rohl and brings extensive Scottish league experience to Ibrox.
Former assistant Tony Docherty and ex-Rangers striker Rory Loy believe Derek McInnes would be a "perfect fit" for Rangers, citing his competitive edge and mentality as key to solving the club's underperformance issues and challenging Celtic.
Rangers are reportedly considering Hearts manager Derek McInnes as a potential replacement if Danny Röhl departs for RB Salzburg. Talks are ongoing between Rangers and Salzburg for Röhl, with a move anticipated within days. McInnes, a former Rangers player, has guided Hearts to second place in the Premiership this season.
Derek McInnes believes Heart of Midlothian can build on their season despite the final-day disappointment. The club set a record 80 points and qualified for Champions League qualifiers.
The Scottish Football Association condemns media and Hearts manager Derek McInnes for contributing to a hostile environment after referee John Beaton and his family required police protection following controversial Premiership matches.
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes believes his team can 'rip up the script' and win the Scottish Premiership title by avoiding defeat against defending champions Celtic on the final day, despite being outnumbered by supporters.
Hearts coach Derek McInnes criticizes a 'disgusting' 99th-minute VAR penalty decision that allowed Celtic to win 3-2, keeping the Scottish Premiership title race undecided until the final day.
A controversial 99th-minute VAR-awarded penalty for Celtic against Motherwell has kept the Scottish Premiership title race alive, with Hearts now needing to avoid defeat at Celtic Park on the final day to claim the championship.
Hearts' Scottish Premiership title hopes were dramatically altered by a late penalty awarded to Celtic in their match against Motherwell, leaving Hearts needing a point against Celtic on the final day to win the league.
Hearts coach Derek McInnes criticizes a 'disgusting' 99th-minute VAR penalty decision for Celtic, keeping the Scottish Premiership title race undecided until the final day.
Hearts coach Derek McInnes criticizes a 'disgusting' VAR penalty decision that helped Celtic win 3-2 against Motherwell, keeping the Scottish Premiership title race alive until the final day.
Hearts can clinch the Scottish Premiership title with a win over Falkirk and a Celtic loss to Motherwell, marking a potential first title since 1960, despite Celtic's five-game winning streak under Martin O'Neill.
Arsenal Women travel to Lyon with a 2-1 lead in their Champions League semi-final, aiming to become the first British women's club to reach consecutive European finals. Meanwhile, Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj claims he was questioned for three hours at Toronto airport about IRGC ties before being allowed into Canada for the FIFA Congress, with the delegation choosing to return to Turkey. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho denies any contact from Real Madrid, and Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi insists his squad will not make excuses despite injury crises.
Brighton FC is using MMA tactics for set-pieces, illegal streamers face hefty fines totaling £3.75m, and various managers discuss team news and upcoming matches.
⚽ Buildup to the weekend’s action across the leagues⚽ Things to look out for | Fixtures | Standings | Mail DominicAnd with that, I’m handing over to Luke McLaughlin, who’ll take you through to lunchtime. Laters.One of the biggest games of the bank holiday weekend doesn’t come until Monday night, when Hearts host Rangers knowing they could practically end the visitors’ title hopes – and massively boost theirs – with a win, turning the title race into a two-way fight with Celtic (IF the Hoops beat Hibs on Sunday). The Jambos’ manager, Derek McInnes, is trying not to think about it: “Every team in with a chance of the title will see themselves as right in it, which makes it even more exciting. We’ve got a good enough record in this fixture but we need to concentrate on ourselves and not focus too much about what the opposition are thinking.” Continue reading...
José Mourinho has denied any contact from Real Madrid amid speculation over the vacant managerial position, insisting he has a year remaining on his Benfica contract. Meanwhile, Premier League managers including Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, and Roberto De Zerbi preview crucial weekend fixtures as the season reaches its climax with relegation battles and European qualification still to be decided.
