PAISLEY, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Kris Boyd chats with Hearts Head Coach Derek McInnes during a William Hill Premiership match between St Mirren and Heart of Midlothian at the SMiSA Stadium, on February 03, 2026, in Paisley, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)
The Sun appears to be dusting down the cracked crest as they prepare Ibrox fans for a pivotal few days for the Staunch Revolution.
Derek McInnes is only six matches into his reign and the red flags are being raised for Sun readers.
Bill Leckie, Roger Hannah and Kris Boyd have all warned over what is at stake over the next two matches.
Over at the Daily Record it is business as usual.
All is happy and glorious at the fast fading Glasgow publisher as they celebrate back-to-back wins for McInnes with signings 12,13 and 14 ready to be celebrated.
At the Sun here is real concern over the way that the season is shaping up. Not masked by signing two players a week.
Veteran reporter Bill Leckie produces a Monday morning column.
The consequences of Thursday’s match in the Czech Republic was laid bare. Not just for the club but for the current manager.
Nursing a worse record that Russell Martin, not that you’ll read about that in the Record or BBC Scotland.
Rangers MUST beat Jablonec as it could make or break careers not just of the players, but the manager writes Bill Leckie https://t.co/z0fgpNgoLi
— Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) August 23, 2026
Kris Boyd warned to that theme.
EXCLUSIVE:Rangers fans could turn on Derek McInnes if they exit Europe fears Kris Boyd as potential outgoing surprises Ibrox legend https://t.co/m81IemcBGm
— Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) August 24, 2026
the 69er refused to comment
— anti racist (@paul_gmb) August 24, 2026
This is a defining week for Derek McInnes’ Rangers, says Roger Hannah ?
? Watch the latest Go Ballistic: https://t.co/MOAFt5nY0F pic.twitter.com/WYFmV3Jpcn
— Scottish Sun Sport (@scotsunsport) August 24, 2026
DISTRESS SIGNALS OVER IBROX
Hannah is the Head of Sport at The Sun, he has been with The Sun through both Ibrox clubs.
He watched Sir Walter hand over to the Cheeky Chappie and the launch of the Banter Years. Fourteen years later the Banter Years are still going strong, going almost a manager a year.
The annual October change of manager/saviour has been blown out the water.
Martin lasted 123 days, Danny Rohl eight months.
It is now a matter for debate if McInnes will see the job through until Halloween.
On Tuesday afternoon it is a 50-50 call. Missing out on a place in the UEFA Conference turns that significantly.
If Jablonec are in the Conference League draw The Sun has a head start on the call for a new manager. Steven Gerrard, Graeme Souness and Kevin Muscat will be the early saviours.
Is the fella … owner of the 49ers who just got busted for going with a pro … actually involved with the car crash over at Ibrox?
Have read so many reports that are linking him as co-owner .. which would surprise me as you would expect the SMSM to distance Sevco from this by saying … Ahh its NOT the 49ers but just Cavanaugh !!! ..
Who are they the 3 musca tears you would be better sticking with del boy