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Esselink receives praise after United's draw with Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:52 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Esselink receives praise after United's draw with Rangers

Summary

The Scottish Premiership season began with a 1-1 draw between United and Rangers. United had a strong first half but struggled to maintain momentum against a pressing Rangers side after the break. Fans expressed mixed feelings, highlighting missed chances and a solid performance by Bert Esselink. Despite dropping points, optimism remains as United looks to build on their performance for the rest of the season.

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Status Watch

•United drew 1-1 with Rangers in the season opener.
•United displayed promising first-half performance.
•Fans praised Bert Esselink for his improved play.
•Several new signings show potential for the season ahead.
•United aims to maintain their attacking style in future matches.

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12:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'More of the same will do us nicely' as Esselink singled out for praise

What they're saying

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United fans, we asked you for your thoughts after the 1-1 draw with Rangers that opened the Scottish Premiership season. United weathered the Rangers onslaught second half and it could have gone either way at the end. Stephen: United will rue that gilt-edged chance to take all three points - and it wouldn't have been an unfair result on the balance of play over the full 90 minutes.
— Yahoo Sports

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