Ally McCoist Derek McInnes backing has added weight to Rangers’ summer rebuild after the new Ibrox manager took charge on a three-year deal.
The former Rangers striker has thrown his support behind McInnes as the club moves into a major reset following Danny Röhl’s exit to RB Salzburg.
McInnes, 54, has returned to Ibrox after leaving Hearts, where he guided the club to second place in the Scottish Premiership last season.
McCoist Support Adds Weight To Rangers Rebuild
McCoist’s backing matters because Rangers are entering a reset that is about more than one appointment.
McInnes has inherited a squad in need of direction, with Lawrence Shankland already added from Hearts and further recruitment expected before the new campaign.
The former Rangers forward pointed to McInnes’ long connection with the club, his grounding under major managerial figures and his understanding of the standards demanded at Ibrox.
That gives the appointment a clear emotional edge.
The real test, though, will be whether Rangers can quickly turn that familiarity into a sharper and more competitive squad.
ReadRangers has already looked at why Derek McInnes’ Rangers rebuild faces immediate questions, and McCoist’s support now adds another layer to that early pressure.
For supporters, the message is straightforward.
McInnes has a high-profile endorsement, but he now needs early transfer decisions and pre-season work to make the rebuild feel real.
