Rangers' Desperation Mounts as McInnes Faces Biggest Week Yet
Rangers are in a state of desperation as they face their biggest week yet under new manager Derek McInnes. The team's defensive solidity has been a major concern, with a tendency to concede cheap goals and a lack of ruthlessness in their play.
What Happened?
Rangers' recent performances have been underwhelming, with a draw against Hibernian and a loss to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League. The team's inability to defend effectively has left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads.
Why it Matters for Rangers
The team's struggles are a major concern for McInnes, who is under pressure to deliver results. The fans are growing restless, and the team's performance on the pitch is not matching the expectations of the Ibrox faithful.
What Comes Next?
Rangers face a crucial match against Hibernian on Sunday, which could be a turning point for the team. If they fail to win, the pressure on McInnes will only intensify, and the team's chances of success will be further diminished.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games, recent form WLLLL. Goals this season: 66 scored, 31 conceded (+35 goal difference). Title race: 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Last result: Falkirk 2-5 Rangers (2026-05-16). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run. Currently sidelined: José Cifuentes.
The team's struggles are a major concern for McInnes, who is under pressure to deliver results. The fans are growing restless, and the team's performance on the pitch is not matching the expectations of the Ibrox faithful. Rangers need to find a way to win, and fast, or risk falling further behind in the title race.
McInnes is already being questioned over team selection, use of substitutes, and his transfer dealings. The fans want a Rangers man in charge, but he first of all needs to rise above localised hysteria. When logic and reason leave town, results are all that matter. Performance is of secondary importance. Starting on Sunday.
Rangers are, in short, just not nasty enough for their new manager's liking. But they had better find a ruthless streak – and fast – after starting the season with a domestic draw and a European defeat. McInnes is already being questioned over team selection, use of substitutes, and his transfer dealings. The fans want a Rangers man in charge, but he first of all needs to rise above localised hysteria. When logic and reason leave town, results are all that matter. Performance is of secondary importance. Starting on Sunday.
