Duk gets first Aberdeen run-out, but it’s Ylber Ramadani who looks like steal of the summer

This week, Aberdeen’s win over (albeit League 2) Stirling Albion suggests they’ve found an attacking verve, building excitement for the Premiership opener v Celtic. What did Sean Wallace make of Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes, and why Ylber Ramadani is worth at least £1 million. David Bates could also be set for the Dons exit door ahead of this weekend’s League Cup group stage-closer against Raith Rovers - lightning won’t strike twice, will it? Plus Kazeem Olaigbe terrorising full-backs in the blue of Ross County, as Staggies delve into the Canadian market again to secure viral sensation Willie Akio. Have Inverness had pound-for-pound the best Premier Sports Cup group campaign? Cove Rangers, Peterhead and Elgin City are all exiting early – how will they be feeling ahead of the league kick-off?