Rangers' European interest has finished before September, as reported by BBC Sport Scotland. The team's manager, Derek McInnes, expressed his disappointment and embarrassment at the performance and result in a Europa League qualifying match against Jablonec. The immediate reaction from the away end was one of understandable anger after Jablonec's Jan Chramosta converted from the penalty spot to confirm Rangers' European exit.
Manager Derek McInnes said he was 'embarrassed' and 'disappointed' by both the performance and the result. The team's performance was particularly disappointing, given that they were firm favourites to beat Jablonec. Just one shot on target in 120 minutes highlighted the team's struggles.
The financial implications of Rangers missing out on European football this season are significant. One of the main benefits of playing European competitions is the financial boost it provides. Rangers finishing third in the Scottish Premiership last season meant they did not have the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League and they were knocked out of Europa League qualifying by Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok in a further blow. However, they still had the chance to reach the Conference League - admittedly, the least prestigious and least lucrative of Uefa's three club competitions. Teams that qualify for the league phase of the Conference League receive about £2.72m, with about £343,000 more for every win at that stage. There is a further £114,000 for a league-phase draw.