Where this storyline stands
Derek McInnes has a score to settle with Celtic after swapping Hearts for Rangers, while Motherwell could impress again Only residents of cloud cuckoo land can hold the firm belief that Scottish football will emerge promptly from a summer of discontent. The onset of a new domestic season, ordinarily a cause for excitement, instead gives reason to ponder the grim realities of what came before. That it is unsurprising
Complete chronological journey
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- 01How it started01 — How it started
Scottish Premiership returns with McInnes adding new twist to Old Firm rivalry
What happened
Derek McInnes has a score to settle with Celtic after swapping Hearts for Rangers, while Motherwell could impress again Only residents of cloud cuckoo land can hold the firm belief that Scottish football will emerge promptly from a summer of discontent. The on Scottish Premiership returns with McInnes adding new twist to Old Firm rivalry
Why it matters
The result or decision can affect standings, qualification, team strategy and the wider competition. Official competition records remain the primary reference.
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