Rangers boss Derek McInnes appeals four-match touchline ban

Published Jul 22, 11:04 PM UTC

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Derek McInnes, now Rangers manager, is appealing a four-match touchline ban imposed by the Scottish FA for describing as 'disgusting' a late penalty awarded to Celtic against Motherwell in May 2026. The comments were made while McInnes was Hearts manager. Rangers issued a statement supporting the appeal, arguing the remarks were directed at the decision, not officials, and that similar language has previously received lesser punishment. McInnes insists he was controlled and not trying to inflame the situation. If the ban is upheld, he will miss Rangers' opening league matches and a League Cup tie. The incident also led to online abuse of referee John Beaton, with a teenager charged, and sanctions against Motherwell and former midfielder Elliott Watt.

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Original headline: McInnes glad of Rangers backing in appeal against ban

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