Anthony Stewart admits Aberdeen criticism deserved but he backs Jim Goodwin to meet high demands

Michael Beale insists the chance to fire Rangers into a cup final should be the only motivation Alfredo Morelos needs ahead of Sunday’s Viaplay Cup showdown against Aberdeen at Hampden.

Michael Beale admits Antonio Colak is "touch and go" for Rangers' Viaplay Cup semi-final with Aberdeen this weekend.

Anthony Stewart’s claim that he’d rather face Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos than his fellow Ibrox marksman Antonio Colak could fire up the Colombian and come back to haunt the Aberdeen skipper.

Jim Goodwin has admitted he wants to add another defender to his Aberdeen squad before the transfer window closes.

A nurse of more than 40 years experience has added her voice to demands for Newton Stewart and Kirkcudbright hospitals to be reopened.

Kelly Ripa returned to host Live with Kelly and Ryan after being out for several days with a 'random' illness.The 52-year-old host shared on Monday that she'd been frustrated over her illness because all of her tests had come back negative, which prompted doctors to presume she might have a 'random bug.'When she returned to the show, she explained: 'I got really sick, and here's what's irritating… when you get sick, and then you have the audacity to test negative for everything.' Recovering: Kelly Ripa hosted her show on Monday with a lozenge in her mouth after being out sick for several days with 'random' illnessShe continued: 'And the doctor's like "No, maybe you just have like a random thing." And I go, "It's not a random thing because I'm clearly dying."'Kelly then hosted Tuesday's show with no voice and told the audience: 'Yesterday after work around 2 pm, my voice just left the building. I had no voice at all.'  On Monday, the Emmy winner shared with the audience that she was hosting with a throat lozenge in her mouth.The actress didn't appear on the morning show on Thursday and Friday of last week and updated her fans once she was back on Monday that she was out sick and was still dealing with lingering symptoms. Her cohost Ryan Seacrest then teased that she sounded like she'd been smoking cigars.

M3GAN the movie’s popularity rides on that unforgettable, seconds-long dance sequence that played so heavily in its marketing, at once hilarious and deeply unsettling. But the titular toy’s appeal is more than just a piece of perfectly executed choreo.While much has been made of “elevated” in recent years, M3GAN revels in its ridiculousness. The movie follows Cady (Violet McGraw), a young girl who has recently lost her parents in a toy-related car accident.

Aberdeen will head to Hampden on Sunday as big underdogs for the League Cup semi-final against Rangers, but the signing of one man has given the Red Army some hope.

Jim Goodwin reckons the January signing of Graeme Shinnie and Patrick Myslovic has already given his Hampden-bound Aberdeen squad a shot in the arm. Shinnie returned from Wigan last week and came in and made an instant impact as he helped the Dons to their first win in five with their weekend victory over St Johnstone.

Luis 'Duk' Lopes is looking to help turn up the heat on Rangers at Hampden – after Celtic star Jota jokingly warned him off Aberdeen because it was too cold.

Pundits and ex-players have had their say.

Delighted Jim Goodwin praised his very own Duk of Hazard - as he got Aberdeen’s season back on track against St Johnstone.

FORMER Coronation Street actress has taken a job working for Aldi after quitting the soap last year But all is not quite as it seems - the actress, who played hairdresser Emma Brooker on the ITV soap - isn't stacking shelves or ringing up items on the till. Alexandra is working with the supermarket giant as part of their new ad campaign. While she isn't seen on screen, she voices the role of the speaking sausage casserole, announcing "just £2.69!" Alexandra shared the video for the promo spot on her instagram page, revealing: "I am… Sausage Casserole! "Never felt so connected to a role!," she laughed.

Aberdeen have snapped up former captain Graeme Shinnie from Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season.

Aberdeen are closing in on a return for Graeme Shinnie with the Dons looking to seal a deal to re-sign the popular midfielder from Wigan Athletic.

Jim Goodwin wants to add one or two in the January window but doesn’t want to lose any of his current Aberdeen squad.

Aberdeen captain Anthony Stewart has revealed the person who racially abused him has since tried to reach out to him.

The ton is sure to be abuzz about the latest photo from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. To ring in the New Year, Netflix released a first look at young Lady Danbury, played by Arsema Thomas, for the upcoming Bridgerton prequel limited series from Shonda Rhimes.

Jim Goodwin admits Monday will be a day of high anxiety inside Pittodrie - but the Aberdeen manager is determined to push his troops through the stress and strain.