# Rangers Manager to Ignore Four-Match Ban for Season Opener

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-28
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13567853/derek-mcinnes-rangers-manager-set-to-be-in-dugout-at-dundee-utd-despite-ban-as-club-to-appeal-punishment
- Language: en
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Rangers manager Derek McInnes is set to lead his team in the season opener despite a four-match ban. The ban was issued for comments made during his previous stint as Hearts boss. Rangers plan to appeal the decision.

## Key takeaways

- Derek McInnes will be in the dugout for Rangers' season opener at Dundee United.
- Rangers confirmed they will appeal the ban, allowing McInnes to take the field.
- The ban was issued for comments made by McInnes during his previous role as Hearts boss.

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