Rangers boss Derek McInnes recalls Walter Smith’s can of beer with father and reveals Sir Alex Ferguson chat
Proud and emotional return for new Ibrox bossThere were two men uppermost in Rangers boss Derek McInnes’ thoughts as he reacquainted himself with Ibrox.Thirty-one years ago, McInnes was signed by Walter Smith as a fresh-faced midfielder, with his father Duncan proud as punch as he watched his son sign a contract for his boyhood heroes. They both played a massive role in McInnes’ life but with both having since passed away, it was understandable that they were at the forefront of his mind after fulfilling an ambition to take the Rangers reins.A trip to the manager’s office – a room McInnes can now call his own – brought it all back for him on a proud day as the 54-year-old was unveiled at Ibrox.Derek McInnes joined Rangers as a player in 1995…
