Derek McInnes calls himself a 'very confident guy' after spurning Rangers

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes described himself as a ''very confident guy'' after turning down the chance to take the Rangers job this week.

The Dons manager missed two days training during the week as he talked with chairman Stewart Milne about the prospect of joining the Light Blues, before reiterating his commitment to Aberdeen.

The Ibrox club then released a statement which perhaps implied McInnes was not up to the job, part of which read: ''The position of Rangers manager requires an ability to win football matches and the mentality to cope with the demanding off-pitch environment that goes with being the Rangers manager.....We continue to consider candidates but will only appoint someone in whom we have full confidence and who feels he is ready for the job.''

After defender Scott McKenna scored the only goal of the game against Dundee at Dens Park on Friday night, taking the Dons above Rangers in to second place in the Ladbrokes Premiership, former Gers midfielder McInnes initially declined to answer a question about Rangers' statement.

''No comment on that,'' he said. ''No comment. It's up to others to comment on that''.

But asked again, McInnes, who also rejected the chance to go to Sunderland in the summer, said: ''Each to their own. I'm a very confident guy, confident in my own abilities.

When you've had a couple of clubs willing to pay the compensation for me in the last few months, it probably shows I'm doing an alright job and we are.

I back myself and back my team. Everybody has got an opinion.''

Asked about this week's speculation, McInnes said: ''From an official approach going in and decision being made, less than 48 hours.

All the speculation that went on beforehand is what dragged it out.

There was a lot to consider, When you get an opportunity to move on, it's important you consider it all.

It was good just to get back to the game tonight. Now we just concentrate on Aberdeen.''

Dundee boss Neil McCann insists his side ''deserved to take something from the game''.

''Joe Lewis had two very good saves and a decent save,'' he said.

''The performance was there, although we didn't get anything from the game.

''They've shown a lot of character to stay in the match. It shows respect that Aberdeen decided to camp in and hit on the counter.''

McCann made light of a confrontation with Aberdeen assistant Tony Docherty as they made their way to the tunnel after the game.

He said: ''I just had missed him. I was maybe a wee bit aggressive in my congratulations for winning three points.''