What we can learn from Aberdeen’s opening Premiership loss to Rangers, and Ross County show good signs up top and at the back in win over Motherwell

Football is back. We review Aberdeen’s 1-0 defeat to Rangers – whether first-half sluggishness is cause for long-term concern, and which team should line-up against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. We also reflect on Ross County’s 1-0 win over Motherwell, where they may have showed a resilience to go with their attacking edge. Plus, will Caley Thistle, Peterhead, Cove Rangers and Elgin City be happy with their lower-league fixtures?