Why early-season data points to Premiership style shift
Underlying numbers from the start of the Scottish Premiership season suggest a refreshed approach could be taking hold across the league.
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"Jens Berthel Askou... gave guys like myself a bit of a wake-up call."
— Jim Goodwin , Athlete
Key People
Derek McInnes is the head coach potentially switching to Rangers from Hearts.
Jens Berthel Askou is a manager who recently departed from Motherwell.
Jim Goodwin is the manager of Dundee United.
John McGlynn is the manager of Falkirk.
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Underlying numbers from the start of the Scottish Premiership season suggest a refreshed approach could be taking hold across the league.
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