It took just 143 days but we finally got there, the return of the Scottish Premiership. Jonathan Obika's crucial goal to give St Mirren a 1-0 win over Hearts back in March was the final bit of action before the league shutdown. It took just 21 minutes for the first goal to be scored of the 2020/21 campaign when Ryan Kent ran through and slotted it past Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis to give Rangers an opening day win.
There was plenty to get our teeth into over the weekend’s football which spilled over into Monday night with live games, fans watching on screens, cardboard cutouts and more across the six games.
Scroll down and click through to see the winners and losers from week one of the Premiership.
. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 01: A ball boy during the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Kilmarnock at Easter Road on August 01, 2020, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Football returned in unusual surroundings. Picture: SNS Photo: SNS Group - Rob Casey
. Taking the knee
It was once again great to see Scottish football getting involved to send out a message about racism before this weekend’s action. It led, unsurprisingly, to many disheartening messages on social media but the more the players make a stand hopefully the more people are able to learn about why exactly they are doing it. Photo: SNS Group - Craig Williamson
. Goodwin's shopping list
Last summer Jim Goodwin found it difficult to assemble a squad for the start of the season. The situation he found himself in he had to do it quickly. There were a few hits but also misses. Going by Saturday’s win over Livingston he looks like he has taken the extra time this summer and added wisely, especially Richard Tait and Joe Shaughnessy, experienced Premiership players, while January signing Jamie McGrath looks like becoming a key player. Photo: SNS Group - Alan Harvey
. Killie goalkeeper hopes
Kilmarnock fans were keen on seeing Daniel Bachmann return to the club this summer. There was speculation that it was on the cards. However, Alex Dyer has now signed two goalkeepers, neither of which are Bachmann. Debutant Jake Eastwood made the foolish decision to try and win a race with Martin Boyle and failed allowing Hibs to take the lead. Photo: SNS Group - Rob Casey
. Livi confusion
The formation set out by Gary Holt surprised a number of Livingston fans and it seemed to confuse the players judging by their performance in Paisley which could be best described as one dimensional. Efe Ambrose at left wing-back and Aaron Taylor-Sinclair at left centre-back was perhaps the most curious decision of the weekend. Photo: SNS Group - Alan Harvey
1. Taking the knee
It was once again great to see Scottish football getting involved to send out a message about racism before this weekend’s action. It led, unsurprisingly, to many disheartening messages on social media but the more the players make a stand hopefully the more people are able to learn about why exactly they are doing it. Photo: SNS Group - Craig Williamson
2. Goodwin's shopping list
Last summer Jim Goodwin found it difficult to assemble a squad for the start of the season. The situation he found himself in he had to do it quickly. There were a few hits but also misses. Going by Saturday’s win over Livingston he looks like he has taken the extra time this summer and added wisely, especially Richard Tait and Joe Shaughnessy, experienced Premiership players, while January signing Jamie McGrath looks like becoming a key player. Photo: SNS Group - Alan Harvey
3. Killie goalkeeper hopes
Kilmarnock fans were keen on seeing Daniel Bachmann return to the club this summer. There was speculation that it was on the cards. However, Alex Dyer has now signed two goalkeepers, neither of which are Bachmann. Debutant Jake Eastwood made the foolish decision to try and win a race with Martin Boyle and failed allowing Hibs to take the lead. Photo: SNS Group - Rob Casey
4. Livi confusion
The formation set out by Gary Holt surprised a number of Livingston fans and it seemed to confuse the players judging by their performance in Paisley which could be best described as one dimensional. Efe Ambrose at left wing-back and Aaron Taylor-Sinclair at left centre-back was perhaps the most curious decision of the weekend. Photo: SNS Group - Alan Harvey