# McInnes Gets Four-Game Ban for Criticizing Refs

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-22
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13565895/derek-mcinnes-rangers-manager-handed-four-match-touchline-ban-for-criticism-of-match-officials-while-in-charge-at-hearts
- Language: en
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Rangers manager Derek McInnes has been handed a four-match touchline ban for criticizing match officials while in charge at Hearts. The ban is a result of comments he made after a Celtic win over Motherwell last season. McInnes will miss his first three domestic games as Rangers boss.

## Key takeaways

- McInnes was banned for four matches, one suspended, for his remarks.
- He will miss his first three domestic games as Rangers manager.
- The ban is a result of comments he made after a Celtic win over Motherwell last season.

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