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Rangers Beat Celtic to End 38-Year Drought for New Managers

By Sports Desk · · Updated 2026-09-20 19:32 UTC
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Illustration: Tradingbird, based on a photo published by BBC Sport

Derek McInnes has secured a historic second straight Old Firm win, ending a 38-year drought for new managers while Celtic grapples with inconsistency. The Rangers side has begun to define itself through an unbending physical intensity and relentless work rate, a tactical shift that has energized their supporters ahead of the upcoming title race.

  • Guardian Football notes that Rangers' recent League Cup victory was fueled by a display of intense physical commitment and high-intensity sprinting, a style that resonated strongly with the 51,212 fans in attendance despite patchy technical quality.

    Source: Guardian Football

  • Derek McInnes secures a second straight Old Firm win, marking a historic turnaround for Rangers while Celtic struggles with mounting inconsistency.

    Source: BBC Sport
Based on reporting by BBC Sport and Guardian Football, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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