Tony Cascarino laughs at title race talk after Rangers draw vs Dundee United

Rangers didn't start their season in ideal fashion against Dundee United on Friday evening.

Derek McInnes began his Gers career with a trip to Tannadice Park to begin the Scottish Premiership campaign.

Things didn't truly go to plan as Lachlan Rose opened the scoring in bizarre fashion before half time.

Thelo Aasgaard got the Light Blues back level, but Jesse Randall probably should have handed the hosts all three points in the 84th minute.

The 1-1 draw prompted many frustrated reviews, something which has left Tony Cascarino baffled.

It was the fourth consecutive year in which Rangers have failed to win their opening game of the Scottish Premiership.

Tony Cascarino can't believe title race talk has already started

McInnes has come in with the remit to push his side closer to the top of the tree.

After falling to third last season under Danny Rohl, there is a need for change this time around.

Things didn't start in ideal fashion as plenty of ups and downs were on show against the Tangerines.

There was a general lack of creativity on show that has seen many fans grow annoyed with the Light Blues.

Suggestions have already emerged that the title race may be moving away from Rangers, with the same said about Hearts after their opening defeat against Aberdeen on Saturday.

Cascarino can't quite believe that opinion as he was left chuckling live via talkSPORT on Sunday.

He said: "We're not going to go there. They're out of the title race already? I do laugh when it's like one game gone and we all do the same, 'It's going to be a tricky year.'"

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After one game, it is crazy to even really think about potentially winning the league.

That is always going to be the way for the Govan club as the expectations are still massive despite their recent failings.

McInnes is now learning how much of a pressure cooker Ibrox can become, but he will have hope for the rest of the campaign.

His side still managed more shots than Dundee United and completed over 50 more passes.

They just couldn't make their possession or chances count.

That will come with time as the Gers need to become more clinical if they want to realise their title dreams.

Lawrence Shankland, Ryan Naderi and Youssef Chermiti need to get their shooting boots on and prove their worth.

Former Celtic striker Cascarino is finding the title talk funny as it is far from done after one outing, there are plenty more twists to come.