Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards has launched a passionate defence of Rangers and manager Derek McInnes after a wave of online criticism claimed the club was not investing properly in the squad.
In a strong statement that has quickly gained traction among supporters, Richards directly addressed the negativity that has circulated in recent weeks.
“I’ve seen ‘fans’ on here in the past week criticising the board for ‘not investing in the club’, ‘taking the profit into their back pocket’ and even saying the season is already over because ‘we’ve signed nobody’. They couldn’t be more wrong – where are they now?!”
Richards went further, expanding on his frustration with the early doom-mongers.
“Some people were writing this Rangers side off before the window had even properly opened. That’s the problem with modern football – too many people want instant results and jump to conclusions. Look at what has actually happened. Derek McInnes has been backed, the signings have kept coming, and the squad is being reshaped. This is not a club sitting still.”
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Rangers have been highly active since McInnes took charge. Multiple permanent deals have already been completed, with reports of six or seven new faces arriving, including experienced additions and younger talents designed to freshen the squad. More arrivals are still expected as the manager continues to put his stamp on the team.
Richards believes the early criticism has already been proven short-sighted.
“People were saying no one was coming in. Now look. Quality players are arriving, the manager is being backed, and the ambition is clear. Anyone still claiming the club isn’t investing needs to open their eyes.”
Confidence For The New Season
Looking ahead to the campaign, Richards expressed genuine belief that Rangers under Derek McInnes can make a real impact and challenge at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
“I honestly think this Rangers side can go and push hard this season. Derek McInnes knows what it takes. The squad is being built properly, not just thrown together. If they continue to add the right characters and keep that hungry mentality, they won’t just compete – they can make life very uncomfortable for everyone around them, including Celtic.”
He added:
“This is a club with renewed momentum. The fans who stayed patient are being rewarded. The ones who were ready to write them off already? They’re the ones who need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.”
Richards’ comments have been welcomed by many Rangers supporters who felt the early negativity was unfair. With several deals already completed and more expected, the rebuild under Derek McInnes is beginning to take clear shape.
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