{
  "id": 4047010,
  "title": "McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mcinnes-backs-himself-to-deliver-rangers-success-4047010",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T22:35:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mcinnes-backs-himself-deliver-rangers-223528657.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Derek McInnes, the manager of Rangers, expresses confidence in the team's ability to succeed despite recent struggles. McInnes, who oversees a second exit from European competition this season, acknowledges that his side is far from the team he envisions. However, he remains committed to the job and believes in the potential of his squad. The 55-year-old manager has overseen a second exit from European competition this season, with a Conference League play-off defeat by Czech side Jablonec. Domestically, Rangers have progressed in the League Cup and will face Celtic in the quarter-finals next month, but have only picked up one point from their opening two Scottish Premiership matches. McInnes admits that his players need some help and support, stating that the team is \"a long way away\" from where he wants them to be. He hopes to sign a couple more players and expects a few to leave before the transfer window closes next week. McInnes acknowledges the team's lack of identity, with Rangers struggling to be either possession-based, counter-attacking, or direct. He believes that with additional additions and a more relaxed approach in possession, the team will improve. Despite the current challenges, McInnes remains determined and believes in the potential of his talented players.",
  "summary": "Manager Derek McInnes says Rangers are \"a long way away\" from what he wants but backs himself to deliver success at Ibrox.",
  "key_points": [
    "Derek McInnes confident in Rangers' potential to succeed.",
    "Manager oversees second European exit this season.",
    "Rangers struggle domestically with only one point from two matches."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "McInnes backs himself to deliver Rangers success",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mcinnes-backs-himself-to-deliver-rangers-success",
        "published": "2026-08-28T22:29:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}