Rangers' new manager Derek McInnes says his job is to make the club 'relevant' domestically again by winning trophies. McInnes made a dramatic switch from Hearts last week.

What is the plan?

McInnes wants to take Rangers back to the top of Scottish football after one title in 15 years. He says work is well under way to build a side to 'impose' themselves next season.

Why is this important?

The current league standing is 2nd in Premiership, with 69 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WLLLL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Premiership | | Points | 69 | | Games | 33 | | Recent form | WLLLL |

What comes next?

McInnes says 'I don't want teams to come here and feel comfortable and play their way into the game.' He wants to make teams really struggle when they play against Rangers. The last result was a 5-2 win against Falkirk on 2026-05-16. Rangers are currently 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race. They have scored 66 goals this season, with a goal difference of +35.

The recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with a 2-game winning run. McInnes is focused on building a strong team with good players and a clear identity. He says 'There's an identity and an intensity that is required to win games domestically.' The goal is to do well in all competitions, including Europe. But for now, the focus is on being more relevant again, winning trophies domestically, and making Rangers a force to be reckoned with in Scottish football.