Rangers have lodged an appeal against the four-match touchline ban handed to manager Derek McInnes by the Scottish Football Association. The suspension, which includes one match suspended, stems from McInnes’ description of a late penalty awarded to Celtic during his time at Hearts as “disgusting.” Both McInnes and the club have expressed their disagreement with the sanction.
Meanwhile, Rangers are preparing to formalize their interest in Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. Despite this, Anderlecht’s recent £5 million bid for the player was rejected. Other clubs showing interest include West Ham, Hull, Paris FC, and RB Salzburg.
In transfer news, Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell has praised Lewis Ferguson as a “brilliant” signing target. However, Bell suggested that acquiring Ferguson might only be feasible if midfielder Nicolas Raskin departs for a significant fee, which could help fund the move.
Mixed Performances and Growing Ambitions
Rangers secured a 2-1 victory over Saint-Etienne in McInnes’ first match back at Ibrox. Forward Lawrence Shankland earned high praise with an 8/10 rating for his relentless effort, while defender Tuur Rommens experienced a rare off-day, receiving a 4/10 score. Scorer Thelo Aasgaard was backed by McInnes to fulfill his “huge potential,” although the manager emphasized the need for greater consistency from the young winger.
Commentator Alan Brazil weighed in on Rangers’ prospects this season, describing the team as “really, really strong” and labeling them title favorites. Brazil highlighted the club’s rebuilding efforts and squad depth as key advantages, contrasting this with Celtic’s slower pace in the summer transfer market.
On the player movement front, John Souttar is expected to depart Rangers, attracting potential interest from West Ham. It has been suggested that West Ham’s Nils Koppen might endorse the move, while a transfer to a higher-level club reportedly holds “greater appeal” for Souttar.
Rangers’ ongoing rebuild under Derek McInnes appears to be gaining momentum, as the club navigates disciplinary challenges, transfer targets, and squad development heading into the new season.