Dundee United 1-1 Rangers: Derek McInnes era gets off to underwhelming start despite Thelo Aasgaard stunner
Rangers drew 1-1 against Dundee United in the opening match of the Scottish Premiership season. The game marked the debut of new manager Derek McInnes, who failed to secure a win despite an equalizer from Thelo Aasgaard.
Why it matters
The result is significant for Scottish football fans as it sets the tone for the new managerial era at a major club.
Rangers got the Derek McInnes era off to a stuttering start as they were forced to come from behind to earn a draw at Dundee United in the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season. <p>"Just win" was the new manager's message ahead of the game, but he instead became the latest Rangers boss to drop points in his first league match.</p><p>Lawrence Shankland came close to a dream start, only for the new Ibrox captain to see his clever flick tipped over by Jack Walton.</p><widget id="7"></widget><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/dundee-united-vs-rangers/558333">As it happened</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/dundee-united-vs-rangers/teams/558333">Teams</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/dundee-united-vs-rangers/stats/558333">Stats</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/SPFLHLsREPORTS"><strong>Watch FREE Scottish Premiership highlights</strong></a> | <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/SPFLblogReports"><strong>Latest Scottish Premiership news</strong></a></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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