Rangers fans are reeling this morning after an agonizing UEFA Conference League play-off exit, losing 4–3 on penalties to Czech side FK Jablonec after a 1–1 aggregate draw. The defeat caps off a disastrous qualifying campaign, leaving the Light Blues completely out of European group-stage football before September. Breaking his silence in an emotional post-match press conference, manager Derek McInnes admitted he was “mortified and embarrassed” by his side’s performance, but firmly took full responsibility for the humiliation.
Despite the overwhelming anger from supporters and intense media scrutiny surrounding his position, Derek McInnes is NOT leaving Rangers.
Having only taken charge of the club in June on a three-year contract, McInnes made it clear that he views the European failure as a massive wake-up call rather than the end of his tenure. Addressing his future and the squad’s form, he emphasized that it is his direct job to fix the team’s glaring issues, rebuild their confidence, and lead them through this difficult transition. While the early-season crisis has placed immense pressure on his management, McInnes remains fully focused on turning things around ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premiership clash against Aberdeen.