New Coach for Rangers and New Game Dates

格拉斯古流浪者新任教練與新賽程公布


Introduction

Derek McInnes is the new coach of Rangers FC. The league also announced the game dates for the 2026-27 season.

Derek McInnes 成為格拉斯古流浪者的新任教練。聯賽同時公布了 2026-27 賽季的比賽日期。

Main Body

Derek McInnes worked at Hearts for thirteen months. Now he is at Rangers. He has more money to buy players. He loves Rangers, but he does not have many big trophies.

Derek McInnes 在 Hearts 工作了 13 個月。現在他加入了流浪者。他有更多資金可以購買球員。他很熱愛流浪者,但目前並沒有獲得許多重大獎盃。

The first game is on July 31. Rangers play Dundee United. Celtic is unhappy because their first game is on a Monday. The police said the weekend was too busy with other events.

首場比賽在 7 月 31 日。流浪者將對陣 Dundee United。Celtic 對此感到不滿,因為他們的首場比賽被安排在週一。警方表示該週末有其他活動,行程過於繁忙。

There are important games in September and October. Rangers play Celtic on September 20. Derek McInnes and player Lawrence Shankland return to their old club, Hearts, on October 28.

9 月和 10 月有幾場重要比賽。流浪者將於 9 月 20 日對陣 Celtic。Derek McInnes 與球員 Lawrence Shankland 將於 10 月 28 日回到他們的前東家 Hearts。

Conclusion

Derek McInnes has a hard job at Rangers. Celtic is unhappy with the game dates.

Derek McInnes 在流浪者的工作充滿挑戰。Celtic 對比賽日期感到不滿。

Vocabulary Learning

📅 Talking About Time & Dates

In the story, we see how to talk about when things happen. To reach A2, you need to know which small words to use with dates and months.

The Golden Rules:

  1. ON → Use this for specific days or full dates.

    • On July 31
    • On a Monday
    • On September 20
  2. IN → Use this for months or long periods of time.

    • In September
    • In October

Quick Comparison:

  • I have a game in October. (The whole month)
  • I have a game on October 28. (One specific day)

🛠️ Simple Opposites (Positive vs. Negative)

Look at how the text describes feelings and facts using "do" and "does":

  • Positive: He loves Rangers. \rightarrow He has money.
  • Negative: He does not have trophies. \rightarrow Celtic is unhappy.

Tip: To make a sentence negative for one person (he/she), use does not + the action.

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)
A person who trains a sports team
Example:The football coach tells the players where to run.
league (n.)
A group of sports teams that play against each other
Example:Which team is at the top of the league this year?
announced (v.)
To tell people something officially
Example:The school announced that Friday is a holiday.
trophies (n.)
Cups or prizes given to winners of a competition
Example:The team won three gold trophies last season.
events (n.)
Things that happen, like a party or a concert
Example:There are many sporting events in the city this month.
Practice A2 words in a crossword