In the Premiership there was of course the small matter of the first Old Firm clash of the season which saw Rangers land an early blow on rivals Celtic, opening up a four point lead at the top and being placed as favourites to win their first top-flight title since 2011.
There was also more coronavirus woe for St Mirren and Motherwell with the game between the two at the weekend postponed, the second time it has happened late on for the Steelmen.
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5. Rangers favourites for title
Rangers are now odds-on favourites with some bookies to win the Scottish Premiership and prevent Celtic from winning ten in a row. Mcbookie have the Ibrox side price 8/11 and Celtic Evens. It is nearly 10 years since they were last in such a position with the bookies in the top flight. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. Celtic XI worst in 20 years claims ex-Rangers ace
Former Rangers defender Maurice Ross reckons the Celtic XI which started Saturday’s Old Firm clash was the worst in 20 years. He said: “As soon as I saw the team-lines the writing was on the wall for Celtic. They have a good squad but that starting XI is probably the weakest I’ve seen in the last 20 years.” (BBC) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
7. Ajer backed to follow Van Dijk
Ex-Scotland and Rangers boss Alex McLeish reckons Kristoffer Ajer is primed to follow in the footsteps of ex-Celtic ace Virgil van Dijk. The Norwegian has had interest from AC Milan this summer. McLeish said: ““Running from defence, augment the attack and then it leads to a goal – these are inspirational moments and he is an inspirational, influential player for Celtic.” (Football Insider) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. Shock interest in ex-Celtic ace
Ex-Celtic ace Jozo Simunovic could be in line for a shock move to AC Milan. The centre-back left Parkhead this summer after his contract expired but has since seen moves to Croatian side Rijeka and Turkey’s Trabzonspor fall through. (Hamburger Morgenpost) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group