Bojan Miovski nets winner as Aberdeen continue formidable Pittodrie form with Dundee United victory - 3 talking points

The title might come with a whole host of responsibilities for ensuring the positive progression of a football club. But in the end the sporting director will almost always be judged on one facet alone. Recruitment.

Hamilton Accies star Michael Doyle has told his young team-mates to show what they can do against Queen’s Park at Hampden this afternoon.

Yuki Kobayashi was inspired by Shunsuke Nakamura’s tales of his Champions League exploits at Celtic. He just didn’t know it at the time.

Hibs boss Lee Johnson insists he’ll keep faith in his expansive game plan away from home despite trips to Ibrox and Tynecastle looming large.

A top children’s entertainment duo are heading back to their Ayrshire roots with a spectacular new seasonal stage show this Christmas.

Wising up! Jana Kramer took to social media to celebrate her birthday — and share what she’s learned after 39 trips around the sun. 

Britney Spears has offered her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears some rare praise despite previously calling her 'scum' and accusing her of 'f***ing lying' in her controversial memoir released earlier this year.In an Instagram post shared Friday, the singer - who is celebrating her 41st birthday - congratulated her 'brave' and 'inspiring' little sister, 31, for baring her soul in a promo clip for her Fox's Special Forces, a military-style competition show for celebrities.Shortly after the post was published, fans of the Toxic singer expressed confusion in the comment section — even speculating that Britney may no longer be in control of her Instagram account.'It's my b-day but you're my heart so I'm thinking about you … congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show !!!' Britney began. Rare: Britney Spears has offered her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears some rare praise despite previously calling her 'scum' and accusing her of 'f***ing lying' in her controversial memoir released earlier this year; Britney seen in NovemberShe then appeared to reply to Jamie Lynn's quote about wanting to feel 'worth something' and escape her sister's shadow by 'proving herself' on the cut-throat program, which will premiere January 4, 2023.  'You ain't alone … if anybody knows what that feels like … I get it' wrote Britney, who was clearly alluding to her now-terminated conservatorship.'My baby sister !!! I love you !!!' the pop star concluded.

Emma Roberts enjoyed some solo Christmas shopping around Melrose Place in Los Angeles on Friday. The 31-year-old Scream Queens actress, who is often spotted out and about around LA, wore a black and white fleece with a large ribbed collar.  Emma wore black pants and shiny black boots and shielded her eyes with a pair of sunglasses. Holiday shopping: Emma Roberts enjoyed some solo Christmas shopping around Melrose Place in Los Angeles on FridayThe niece of Julia Roberts carried two white shopping bags over her left arm as she crossed the street holding her cell phone. The American Horror Story star put her naturally smooth complexion on display as she went make-up free and styled her long blonde tresses pulled back in a bun.

Jim Goodwin is hopeful that he can keep on-loan Celtic star Liam Scales at the club for the rest of the season after praising Parkhead chiefs for their transparency on the terms of his temporary deal.

Jim Goodwin is confident that Leighton Clarkson and Liam Scales will be given the green light to see out the season at Euro-chasing Aberdeen.

An Aberdeen XI were successful in their travels across the Atlantic Ocean as they faced Atlanta United in a friendly game on Wednesday afternoon - with on-loan Liverpool starlet Leighton Clarkson scoring a superb winner.

Anthony Stewart is delighted to have led Aberdeen to third place because he is first to accept that his time at Pittodrie hasn’t all been plain sailing.

Bojan Miovski has made a lightning start to life at Aberdeen, with his winning goal against Dundee United last night his 12th of the season in all competitions.

Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski is a January target for Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims after becoming joint-top scorer in the Scottish Premiership, according to reports in France.

Jim Goodwin admits he would much rather the World Cup break wasn't taking place - with Aberdeen's Dundee United clash on Saturday being his side’s last bow until a double header with Celtic and Rangers in mid-December.

Jim Goodwin has challenged his Aberdeen squad to keep a hold of third spot going into the World Cup break.

Aberdeen can forget about a third-place finish in the Premiership this season if they continue to give away cheap goals. For all the plaudits the Pittodrie boss Jim Goodwin has earned for the 28 goals that his new look Dons side have netted so far in the Premiership this season, it's the Dons defensive frailties that continue to let them down and particularly on the road. After his first game in charge of the Pittodrie side back in February, which ended in a 1-1 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park, Goodwin vowed that he would “iron out” those defensive problems in a few weeks.

Liam Scales insists a successful revenge mission against Dundee United can ensure Aberdeen sail into the World Cup break on a high.

Jim Goodwin has apologised to the Aberdeen fans for an 'unacceptable' opening 20 minutes against Livingston. But insists his players have nothing to be sorry for regarding their second half display.