Tinkering Derek McInnes given dreaded Rangers scenario that could end reign

Rangers’ European exit was sealed by a 1-0 defeat to Jablonec, which pushed the match into extra time and then penalties—where the Czech side won 4-3. The loss means Rangers will not play European football at Ibrox this season for the first time in nine years, ending their Conference League run at the playoff stage under manager Derek McInnes. The result also leaves Celtic in the Europa League and Hearts in the Conference League as Scotland’s remaining European representatives. The wider fallout for McInnes came from pundit comments highlighting Rangers’ lack of style, desire, shots on target, and perceived game plan, with scrutiny over multiple formation changes and substitutions during the 120 minutes.