Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes says Rangers job speculation is a 'sideshow'
Friday 1 December 2017 19:26, UK
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes says speculation linking him with the Rangers manager's job is a "sideshow" which he is ignoring.
McInnes is the favourite to take over at Ibrox even though he has said he is happy to stay at Aberdeen.
"Things get magnified by others but we are the professionals and we get on with the job".
"It's always about the game. We just look at the next opponent. Everything else is a sideshow for everyone else to talk about."
Rangers sacked Pedro Caixinha at the end of October after seven months in charge, although they have yet to make an official approach for McInnes.
Rangers chairman Dave King insists the club is edging closer to appointing a new manager.
Under-20s coach Graeme Murty has been Rangers caretaker manager since Caixinha was sacked and admits he has enjoyed his time in charge.
Aberdeen lost 3-0 to Rangers at Ibrox on 29 November and McInnes say he is only concentrating on their next match which is a home clash also against Rangers live on Sky Sports.
"We've had such a poor record as a club over the last wee while down at Ibrox but we did expect more of ourselves, especially having won down there the last time".
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"But we've got a chance immediately to put a smile back on the supporters' faces again and that is the aim," the Aberdeen boss added.
