Old habits haunt Rangers in early McInnes tenure
Derek McInnes says Rangers were "guilty of beating ourselves" as he bemoaned the loss of cheap goals in the Europa League qualifying first-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland.
Derek McInnes' Rangers suffered a 2-1 defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in their Europa League qualifier, marking a poor start to the manager's tenure. This follows a meek 0-0 draw with Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership opener. Fans had hoped McInnes' appointment would bring a fresh start after a series of managers who disappointed.
Nine new signings have arrived this summer, but last season's poor form remains a concern. McInnes acknowledged the team's shortcomings, stating they "gave up too many chances" and "beat themselves" in the match. The central defensive partnership of Dujon Sterling and Emmanuel Fernandez was particularly shaky, with McInnes expressing doubt about Fernandez's ability.
Despite the loss, young forward Cammy Devlin impressed, playing a key role in the team's improved second-half display.
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