The Derek McInnes era at Rangers began with a stuttering start, as the team was forced to come from behind to secure a draw against Dundee United in their opening Scottish Premiership match. Despite manager McInnes' pre-game message to "just win," he became the latest Rangers boss to drop points in his first league fixture.

Lawrence Shankland had an early chance, but his flick was saved by Dundee United goalkeeper Jack Walton. The hosts then took the lead through Lachlan Rose. After halftime, Thelo Aasgaard scored a brilliant equalizer for Rangers. Both teams had opportunities to win, but Dundee United missed a glaring chance late in the game. This draw marks the fourth consecutive season Rangers have failed to win their opening match.

Manager McInnes acknowledged the team didn't do enough to win, particularly in the first half, and highlighted the need for improvement. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin praised his team's "excellent performance," especially in the first half, though he expressed disappointment with Jesse Randall's late missed opportunity. The result means Rangers have a point on the board, but the performance raised questions ahead of their upcoming fixtures.