Is 'bitty' Pittodrie win turning point for McInnes and Rangers?

What the report says

Derek McInnes said Rangers’ first Scottish Premiership win under his management could help settle the team after a difficult start to the season. The result came at Pittodrie, where Rangers beat Aberdeen through Lawrence Shankland’s second-half penalty. Although the performance was described by observers as scrappy and lacking fluency, McInnes said it was the kind of hard-earned away victory his side needed after pressure had grown around them.

The BBC Sport report says Rangers arrived in Aberdeen following a poor run and a European exit before the end of August, leaving McInnes under scrutiny early in his Ibrox tenure. The manager said he was more pleased with the team’s competitiveness and effort than with the style of play, and argued the win could provide a foundation for improvement. Former players turned pundits Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd offered mixed views, with Sutton calling it a “bitty” display and Boyd stressing that the points mattered more than the performance.

There were also signs of progress in Rangers’ squad. New signing Kim Min-su impressed on his debut after a swift move to the club, while McInnes said Rangers are close to adding another attacker as they respond to the long-term injury to Youssef Chermiti. The article also noted ongoing discussion around midfielder Nicolas Raskin, though McInnes said no bid had been received for him. Overall, the win was presented as a small but potentially important step for Rangers after an unsettled opening to the campaign.