Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 31 Jul 2026
McInnes rues 'basic mistakes' as Rangers draw opener
Rangers' title bid starts with a whimper as basic errors cost them at Dundee United.
Rangers
team
Competition
Scottish Premiership
Score
Dundee United 1-1 Rangers
Scorers
Rose, Aasgaard
Venue
Tannadice
What happened. Rangers drew 1-1 with Dundee United in their opening league match, falling behind to Lachlan Rose before Thelo Aasgaard equalised.
- McInnes disappointed with first-half performance and basic mistakes.
- Rangers failed to push for a winner after equalising.
- McInnes says squad still needs strengthening despite eight signings.
“I’m disappointed with a lot of aspects of it. I felt we were just wasted in the first half.”
— Derek McInnes
Rangers will look to improve as they continue their title challenge, with McInnes expecting better.
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