Derek McInnes began his Rangers tenure with a 1-1 draw at Dundee United, insisting the team will improve despite an underwhelming start.

A year ago, Russell Martin criticised his squad after a similar opening-day draw at Motherwell. This time, McInnes took a more measured approach, telling Sky Sports: "It's one game" and emphasizing the need for time and further signings.

Rangers fell behind to Lachlan Rose's first-half goal before equalising through Thelo Aasgaard. Debutants Ivor Pandur, Ben Godfrey, Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland featured, with Dan Neil and Ross McCrorie coming on as substitutes.

Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson supported McInnes' stance, stating there is no need for panic. However, Andy Halliday criticised the tactical setup, claiming Rangers lacked compactness. Despite mixed reactions, McInnes confirmed more additions are planned as the squad continues to evolve.