- DEREK McINNES was brutally honest after the Hibernian defeat and one comment has caused a big stir… 😳
Rangers fans have had enough after hearing what Derek admitted about Hibs defeat
Rangers’ disappointing defeat to Hibernian has left supporters frustrated, angry and searching for answers, with manager Derek McInnes facing difficult questions after another performance that failed to deliver the result expected at Ibrox.
The defeat was particularly painful because Rangers had fought their way back into the contest late in the game, only to see Hibernian snatch the victory in dramatic fashion.
For supporters inside and outside the stadium, it was another afternoon where promising moments were followed by familiar problems. Rangers struggled to maintain control of the game for long periods, and their inability to move quickly between defending and attacking became one of the biggest talking points after the final whistle.
The pressure on McInnes has inevitably increased.
Rangers supporters expect their team to dominate matches, create chances and, most importantly, find ways to win games against opponents they believe they should be beating. Instead, the defeat to Hibernian has once again raised questions about the team’s organisation, mentality and tactical approach.
McInnes refuses to hide from the problem
Rather than attempting to blame individual players or point towards bad luck, McInnes reportedly took a brutally honest approach when discussing what went wrong.
And one particular admission has caught the attention of Rangers supporters.
The Rangers boss acknowledged that there was a significant problem with the team’s transition during the match — something that affected both their ability to defend after losing possession and their ability to attack quickly when opportunities appeared.
That admission has caused plenty of discussion among fans because transition has become such an important part of modern football.
When a team wins possession, the speed at which it turns defence into attack can determine whether it creates a dangerous opportunity or allows the opposition to reorganise. The same applies when possession is lost: poor defensive transition can leave gaps that opponents are able to exploit.
McInnes was clear about where he believed responsibility lay.
“The problem was lack of transition. I admit it’s my fault, but I promise we will do better next time.”
Those words have immediately become a major talking point.
For some Rangers supporters, the fact that the manager accepted responsibility could be viewed positively. They would rather hear a manager acknowledge mistakes and promise to correct them than hide behind excuses.
But others are asking a much more uncomfortable question: why did the same problems continue for so long during the game?
Fans want more than an apology
There is growing frustration among supporters who believe Rangers cannot afford to keep learning the same lessons.
An admission from the manager may calm some of the anger, but ultimately supporters want to see a response on the pitch.
They want faster movement.
They want better pressing.
They want players to react immediately after losing possession.
And, above all, they want Rangers to show the intensity and personality expected from a club of their size.
The Hibernian defeat exposed weaknesses that cannot simply be dismissed as one bad afternoon.
Rangers had opportunities to change the direction of the match but struggled to impose themselves consistently. Even when they eventually found a way back into the game, the team failed to protect the result and conceded again in devastating circumstances.
That is the part supporters will find particularly difficult to accept.
The pressure now shifts to the next match
McInnes has promised that Rangers will do better next time.
Now the manager must deliver on that promise.
The next match will provide an immediate opportunity to show whether the lessons from the Hibernian defeat have actually been understood. Rangers cannot afford another slow or disjointed performance, particularly if they want to convince supporters that the team is moving in the right direction.
The manager’s admission could ultimately prove important.
Taking responsibility is one thing; correcting the problem is another.
Rangers fans have heard explanations before. What they want now is evidence.
They want to see a team capable of reacting immediately when possession changes hands, defending as a unit and attacking with purpose.
The Hibernian defeat may have been a painful setback, but it has also given McInnes a very clear problem to solve.
And after admitting that the lack of transition was his responsibility, there will be nowhere to hide if the same weakness appears again.
For now, Rangers supporters will wait.
They have heard the promise.
Now they want to see the response on the pitch.
