Rangers manager Derek McInnes faces potential touchline ban

Rangers manager Derek McInnes is facing a potential touchline ban for his first Old Firm derby following a scheduled appeal hearing on 31 August. The ban stems from comments McInnes made during his tenure at Hearts, where he described a late penalty awarded to Celtic as “disgusting”. While Rangers have contested the penalty, arguing the remarks were directed at the decision rather than officials, the hearing could result in McInnes being unable to manage during upcoming matches against Falkirk, Motherwell, and Celtic.

Separately, Rangers have been highlighted by the BBC as one of several clubs experiencing a significant decline in early-season optimism. The club was grouped with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham in a report regarding teams that entered the campaign with high expectations but have seen their performance levels drop quickly.