Derek McInnes

Football manager and former professional player

Scottish Paisley, Scotland Cancer 170 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionFootball manager and former professional player
NationalityScottish
Date of Birth05/07/1971
Age55 years
BirthplacePaisley, Scotland
Zodiac SignCancer

Latest News about Derek McInnes

17/06/2026

Derek McInnes left Heart of Midlothian after guiding the club to a strong 2025-26 season and was appointed manager of Rangers on a three-year contract. His move came after Danny Röhl departed Rangers for RB Salzburg, prompting a managerial reshuffle at Ibrox. McInnes returned to Rangers as head coach after previously managing Hearts to a second-place league finish.

04/05/2026

McInnes was named PFA Scotland Manager of the Year after leading Hearts through an impressive league campaign. The award recognized his work in keeping the club competitive at the top end of the Scottish Premiership during the 2025-26 season.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDerek John McInnes
Known ForManaging Scottish football clubs and playing as a midfielder
Current RoleManager of Rangers

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm

Career

Playing PositionMidfielder
Clubs Played For
  • Greenock Morton
  • Rangers
  • West Bromwich Albion
  • Dundee United
Managerial Clubs
  • St Johnstone
  • Bristol City
  • Aberdeen
  • Kilmarnock
  • Heart of Midlothian
  • Rangers
Managerial Career StartSt Johnstone, November 2007
Rangers AppointmentThree-year contract announced 17/06/2026
Rangers Playing Spell1995 to 2000

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in Paisley, Scotland.
2. He is a former professional football midfielder.
3. He has managed multiple clubs in Scotland and England.
4. He grew up as a Rangers supporter and played for the club between 1995 and 2000.
5. He was the first appointment from another Scottish top-flight club by Rangers since Alex McLeish moved from Hibernian in 2001.

Also born on 5 July

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