Derek McInnes: Rangers manager backing himself to bring success after European failure adds to difficult start

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has expressed confidence in his ability to lead the team to success despite a difficult start to the season and a recent exit from European competition. He emphasized the need for collective improvement and support from the fanbase.
Why it matters
The manager's job security is a significant point of interest for fans and stakeholders of the Scottish football club.
"I am a good manager, I back myself." <p>Derek McInnes believes he can still bring success at Rangers despite mounting pressure after they failed to qualify for the Conference League.</p><p>The Ibrox side lost their Conference League play-off to Jablonec on penalties on Thursday night, leaving them without European football for the first time since 2017.</p><widget id="9"></widget><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/13578035/derek-mcinnes-what-next-for-rangers-manager-after-european-exit-added-to-dismal-start-to-season"><strong>Q&A: What next for McInnes and Rangers after European exit?</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/pl-wsl-spfl-article-referral" target="_blank"><strong>Got Sky? Watch Scottish Premiership games on your phone</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.nowtv.com/plans/new/sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_SPFLHLsBlogsticky" target="_blank"><strong>Not got Sky?
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