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Sports · 30 August 2026

Rangers manager McInnes hopes 'bitty' Aberdeen win starts successful era

Rangers manager McInnes hopes 'bitty' Aberdeen win starts successful era

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After a difficult start to the season, manager Derek McInnes believes Sunday's narrow Scottish Premiership victory at Aberdeen can be a turning point for his Rangers team. Lawrence Shankland's second-half penalty secured the hard-fought win, which McInnes told BBC Scotland he "really, really enjoyed watching". Rangers are also close to signing a new striker, reportedly Portland Timbers' Kevin Kelsy, to strengthen the squad.

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