Jim Goodwin is the obvious choice out of realistic Aberdeen managerial candidates

Northern Goal

This week, our panel discuss Aberdeen's manager hunt - and why frontrunner Jim Goodwin's track record and general upwards trajectory makes him the right man to turn around the Dons - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer notwithstanding. Goodwin will have a job on his hands, though, as we also review what went wrong for Stephen Glass at Pittodrie, with the underperforming Reds heading back to Fir Park on league business this weekend. We also discuss Ross County's fascinating capture of former Premier League starlet Josh Sims, and how the significance of struggling Caley Thistle's clash with leaders Arbroath will hinge on their next three outings.

All of that, plus title-chasing Cove host Leigh Griffiths-bolstered Falkirk, Peterhead look to turn Scottish Cup plaudits into League One points, and Elgin City hope to stave off real relegation fears against Cowdenbeath.