McInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm game
Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a touchline ban.
Derek McInnes, the upcoming manager of Rangers, could be present in the stand during his first Old Firm match. This news came after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a four-match touchline ban. The penalty was issued in July for comments McInnes made about a late penalty awarded to Celtic at Motherwell in May 2021.
The spot-kick was successfully converted by Kelechi Iheanacho, leading Celtic to a 3-2 victory at Fir Park. This win put Celtic one point ahead of Hearts, who they later defeated to claim the title. Rangers argued that McInnes' remarks were directed at the decision, not the officials. McInnes, who has been a manager for 19 years, expressed his disagreement with the ban and his desire to contest it.
He emphasized that his comments were made at the hearing and aimed to express his dissatisfaction with the decision, not to attack officials. The Scottish FA upheld the ban, citing clear evidence of handball by Motherwell's Sam Nicholson.
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