Derek McInnes Accepts Responsibility for Rangers' European Exit

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has accepted full responsibility for the team's exit from the Conference League following a penalty shootout defeat against Jablonec. The match took place in the Czech Republic, where Rangers, who had a 1-0 lead from the first leg, lost 4-3 on penalties after a 120-minute stalemate.

During the shootout, Rangers initially took the lead but ultimately fell short as Findlay Curtis and James Penrice missed crucial penalties. This defeat marks the first time since 2017 that Rangers will not participate in European football beyond August.

McInnes expressed embarrassment over the team's performance, noting a lack of preparation and execution. He acknowledged the need for improvement and indicated that the team appeared inexperienced. The manager's comments reflect the growing pressure on him after a challenging start to his tenure, which included previous disappointing results in both the Europa League and the Premiership.