Rangers' transfer coup, Hibs new boys, Edouard's fee, taking the knee and TalkSPORT - Scottish Premiership winners and losers
A look back at the first weekend of Scottish Premiership action
It took just 143 days but we finally got there, the return of the Scottish Premiership. Jonathan Obika's crucial goal to give St Mirren a 1-0 win over Hearts back in March was the final bit of action before the league shutdown. It took just 21 minutes for the first goal to be scored of the 2020/21 campaign when Ryan Kent ran through and slotted it past Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis to give Rangers an opening day win.
There was plenty to get our teeth into over the weekend’s football which spilled over into Monday night with live games, fans watching on screens, cardboard cutouts and more across the six games.
Scroll down and click through to see the winners and losers from week one of the Premiership.
Scroll down and click through to see the winners and losers from week one of the Premiership.
5. O’Halloran madness
Michael O’Halloran’s performance at Tannadice must have left Callum Davidson raging after the game. He never once looked like he would try and protect himself from an early bath. Such madness will likely see the player find it hard to find his way back into the starting line-up, especially with the attacking options available to Davidson. Photo: SNS Group - Ross Parker
6. Celtic’s coffers
Odsonne Edouard may not have been at his rampant best, dropping deep or terrorising Accies defenders with his dribbling skills. But he didn’t have to be because of those behind him. He simply needed to score, which he did three times, increasing his value in the process with teams likely interested. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. The new boys
While it was an old boy - so to speak - who proved to be the matchwinner for Hibs over Kilmarnock, there were positive impressions from the new signings and facings. Kevin Nisbet set up Martin Boyle for the opener, Alex Gogic showed what the team had been missing in the midfield and Josh Doig was chosen to make his first-team debut for the club in a left wing role. Photo: SNS Group - Rob Casey
8. Harkes could be influential
Dundee United will be disappointed with failing to capitalise on a man advantage against St Johnstone. However, the performance of Ian Harkes in the midfield suggests they will have more influential players than just Lawrence Shankland. The American’s ability to break the lines with and without the ball was so impressive. Photo: SNS Group