McInnes defends 'big part' player Fernandez

BBC Sport Thursday 29 October 2026, 15:36 UTC 1 min read

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes leaps to the defence of Emmanuel Fernandez, saying the defender "has been a big part of our better performances this season".

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