Scottish Premiership winners and losers: Celtic's new star, Rangers' tenacity and fans, Hibs and Allan, Sam Cosgrove Ballon d'Or, rampant Ross County, hapless Hamilton
By Joel Sked
Published 5th Aug 2019, 13:55 GMT
The Scottish Premiership kicked off the 2019/2020 season.
We look back at the weekend's action, from Celtic laying down a marker, to Rangers leaving it late to send their fans wild, a topsy turvy encounter between Aberdeen and Hearts, plus big misseses and dreadful defending.
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The Aberdeen striker came into the season looking to dispel doubts that his goals last season were no more than a purple patch. His double against Hearts took him to eight in five games this campaign.
Some Hearts fans wondered why Dikamona excelled in the derby win over Hibs back in December but was rarely seen. Then Aberdeen happened. Rash tackle on McGinn to concede the penalty, similar to another challenge in the first half.
Aberdeen were without their big summer signing in Craig Bryson, yet Greg Leigh, Funso Ojo, Ryan Hedges and Sam Gallagher, in particular, all contributed positively in the win over Hearts.
A hat-trick, including two screamers, the perfect way to announce yourself as Celtic's key No.10 for the season.
Lennon has put belief in the youngster, ahead of Scott Sinclair. He put Celtic ahead with an excellent opener.
No shots on target, no corners, 24 per cent possession. Hapless.
