FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED FROM THE SPFL THIS WEEKEND

ELECTRIC START IS ANGE’S TRADEMARK

ONE of the most significant themes of Celtic under Ange Postecoglou in his debut season at the club was how quickly they flew out the traps. The early intensity broke the deadlock after just three minutes yesterday as Celtic threatened to blow away Aberdeen in the opening exchanges. The 2-0 win was a reminder of how ferocious the hosts’ pressing game is.

TILLMAN OFFERS GIO A CREATIVE SPARK

THE impact of Malik Tillman and Scott Arfield were crucial for Rangers as they fought back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 at Livingston. The visitors were struggling to break down Livi but both subs were adept at finding space in dangerous areas. The pair helped change the game, with Tillman looking right at home in the second half as he created openings for the Ibrox side immediately.

COCHRANE IS CLASS ACT FOR HEARTS

A DYNAMIC performance from left wing-back Alex Cochrane helped Hearts to a 2-1 victory over Ross County. The 22-year-old (below) teed up Alan Forrest for the opener and his long ball down the line enabled winger Barrie McKay to engineer a brilliant second goal for the Gorgie men.

PERTH SAINTS SEE RED OVER LACK OF GOALS

THERE are two areas of early concern for St Johnstone, who conceded in the 90th minute to lose 1-0 at home to Hibs. Goals look in short supply and they have had three red cards already this season. They went down to nine men against Annan in the League Cup and Murray Davidson’s red on Saturday suggests discipline is a potential problem.

MITCH THE PERFECT COVER FOR COVE

COVE Rangers started their first week of life in the Championship by losing star striker Rory McAllister to League One side Montrose. However, the division’s new boys are not light in alternative forward options as Mitch Megginson proved when he fired an openingday double to see off Raith Rovers 2-0 and send Jim McIntryre’s side top of the table after just week one in the second tier.