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Rangers open season with 1-1 draw at Dundee United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:54 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Rangers open season with 1-1 draw at Dundee United

Summary

Rangers played to a 1-1 draw against Dundee United in their season opener on August 4, 2026. Rory Loy expressed his disbelief over manager Derek McInnes' choice to start without two strikers, using Lawrence Shankland behind lone striker Ryan Naderi. Naderi was replaced by Youssef Chermiti in the second half. Loy highlighted McInnes' historical style of employing two strikers and two wide men, noting the change seemed to revert to previous managers' strategies.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers and Dundee United drew 1-1 in their season opener.
•Derek McInnes did not start with two strikers against Dundee United.
•Lawrence Shankland played behind lone striker Ryan Naderi.
•Youssef Chermiti came on for Naderi in the second half.
•Rory Loy criticized McInnes' tactical approach based on past strategies.

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12:54 PMYahoo Sports — The McInnes decision Loy 'could not believe'

What they're saying

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Former Rangers striker Rory Loy was bemused by Derek McInnes' decision to not start with two up front in the season-opening 1-1 draw at Dundee United. Captain Lawrence Shankland was deployed behind lone striker Ryan Naderi, who made way for Youssef Chermiti in the second half. "The one thing I just could not quite believe is that he didn't start with two strikers," Loy told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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