Derek McInnes told 'shocking' reality that faces him at Rangers already

Derek McInnes arrives at Rangers knowing that it won't be very hard to beat those who have left behind him.

Danny Rohl may have turned things around at Ibrox, but the German left for RB Salzburg with nothing to show for it.

Russell Martin was even worse, being sacked after three months in charge and one of the worst spells in history.

Michael Beale also failed, and Philippe Clement could only deliver a Scottish League Cup.

Steven Gerrard was the difference with his invincibles season, but he did very little outside of that Scottish Premiership success.

There hasn't been a manager since the likes of Walter Smith to achieve total dominance, and that is what faces McInnes now.

Rangers record is nowhere near good enough

McInnes will be under no illusions that will be very difficult to turn around, but he has what others before him have lacked.

The former player is a true Ger, having supported and even played for them during his career.

Hugh Keevins believes a cold dose of reality is needed in Govan though, with the blue side of Glasgow nowhere near good enough for years.

Writing in his column for the Daily Record, the established writer shared what is about to smack McInnes in the face at Ibrox.

"Rangers have spent the last 15 years being the definition of mediocrity," Keevins wrote.

"For a club of their size, in a country as small as Scotland, to have won just three major trophies over that length of time is remarkable. Remarkable as in shocking."

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Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers have made it no secret that they want more homegrown talent and Scottish energy in the squad.

There is no better signing to start with than Lawrence Shankland, who also arrived from Hearts before the World Cup.

McInnes knows how to get the best out of him, and will look to players like that to do the heavy lifting.

Rangers tried too hard with certain names and styles last season, just take Andreas Skov Olsen for example, who came with a big reputation, but was nothing short of rubbish.

Now, they will return to the basics and their roots, in the hope that it can start to bring a consistent stream of silverware and dominance back to Ibrox again.

McInnes is key, and that journey will begin next week when they all return to Auchenhowie with one goal in mind.