:00:20. > :00:24.The title was tucked away by Celtic last weekend. Relegation and
:00:24. > :00:27.European places were still on the agenda this weekend. All the key
:00:27. > :00:31.moments coming up, in the company of Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes
:00:31. > :00:34.and St Johnstone defender Callum Davidson. Let's start with today's
:00:34. > :00:39.game at Fir Park where the champions were clapped on to the
:00:39. > :00:49.pitch by their hosts. Then Motherwell set about trying to
:00:49. > :01:03.
:01:03. > :01:13.beat them. The best of the action Celtic had plenty of players but he
:01:13. > :01:13.
:01:13. > :02:07.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:02:07. > :02:16.games. -- he scored. Samaras is goalkeeper. That was great play to
:02:16. > :02:26.set up Gary Hooper but what a great stop by the goalkeeper. But there
:02:26. > :02:55.
:02:55. > :03:00.was a shout for hand ball. The second attempt. Hooper should have
:03:00. > :03:10.finished the first time but he did the second. That gives Celtic the
:03:10. > :03:29.
:03:29. > :03:39.Henrik Ojamaa. A brilliant goal. There was a narrow gap. A tiny gap
:03:39. > :03:48.
:03:48. > :03:58.and it was picked up by Henrik side of Ojamaa. He tried to change
:03:58. > :03:58.
:03:58. > :04:53.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:04:53. > :05:03.direction and took him down. That a phrase of all staff. -- Fraser
:05:03. > :05:03.
:05:03. > :05:51.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:05:52. > :05:57.goalkeeper. He has had a terrific Did Motherwell show wide a finish
:05:57. > :06:04.best of the rest behind Celtic? think they did. I don't think
:06:04. > :06:08.anyone could deny they deserve the three points. They were aggressive
:06:08. > :06:12.enough in the right areas but show the quality that separated them
:06:12. > :06:16.from the rest of the teams chasing them. They had a fantastic season
:06:16. > :06:23.and the way they played to date is probably the way they have played
:06:23. > :06:29.the majority of the season. It is simple and full of passion and
:06:29. > :06:34.energy. Stewart has done a week great job.
:06:35. > :06:40.You could probably pick out a half a dozen players who caught the eye.
:06:40. > :06:46.James McFadden as well. Yes, he looks like he is hungry and has
:06:46. > :06:51.something to prove. He has been fantastic. That was a great touch
:06:51. > :06:58.there and a reverse pass. Ojamaa has been excellent. Like a
:06:58. > :07:08.rottweiler. He has a lot to do? was a great touch across the
:07:08. > :07:09.
:07:09. > :07:18.defender. You look at his energy, that was a great pass. Motherwell
:07:18. > :07:24.to isolate Humphreys. Look at the bodies for what they have. From a
:07:24. > :07:29.break and they are a good counter attack team. The only surprise he
:07:29. > :07:39.was Mike fat and didn't score. Again, getting bodies for. They are
:07:39. > :07:42.
:07:42. > :07:48.always carrying a threat. They are a very attacking team. Motherwell
:07:48. > :07:58.are phenomenal. The referee was in the spotlight a few times today.
:07:58. > :08:09.
:08:09. > :08:14.through. It wasn't stopping a goal. A what about that? He was very
:08:14. > :08:24.unfortunate. You just can't get out the way. I can see why the referee
:08:24. > :08:28.
:08:28. > :08:34.David but it was harsh. I thought it was a soft penalty. The player
:08:34. > :08:44.was offside. He should deal with the situation but there was no
:08:44. > :08:49.
:08:49. > :08:54.question Higton was massively on Neil Lennon had a little blast at
:08:54. > :08:57.player of the year in the week. Heidi do feel about that? He is
:08:57. > :09:02.probably disappointed his players aren't there and it was a knee-jerk
:09:02. > :09:09.reactions. He will probably wish the four nominees all the best and
:09:09. > :09:14.congratulate them. Personally, from St Johnstone we've probably have
:09:14. > :09:20.six or seven players so it is not exactly as if they don't realise
:09:20. > :09:25.they have had a good season. I personally voted for Michael Higdon.
:09:25. > :09:30.He has led the line extremely well and allowed them to build and
:09:30. > :09:36.scored dark - might score goals. That is why I voted for him but
:09:36. > :09:41.that is my opinion. I think Neil is looking back and it is a knee-jerk
:09:41. > :09:47.reaction to not seeing his players there. The title is one for Celtic
:09:47. > :09:54.and the title is four weeks away. I'll these difficult games for
:09:54. > :09:58.Celtic to negotiate? He has got to try to make sure they get to the
:09:59. > :10:06.Cup final. The players have a lot of pressure on them and he will
:10:06. > :10:10.make sure they are fresh going into it. The performance today... There
:10:10. > :10:16.are alarm bells for Neil going into the Cup final. That performance
:10:16. > :10:20.today will make sure it isn't a formality. The Celtic have shown
:10:20. > :10:25.that when they have been on the top of the game they are better than
:10:25. > :10:30.the rest. He would hope that individually and as a team they are
:10:30. > :10:33.capable. They are in Europe. Dundee have been showing a distinct
:10:33. > :10:36.reluctance to accept relegation. Ahead of this weekend's home game
:10:36. > :10:46.against Hearts, John Brown's team had lost only one of their last
:10:46. > :10:54.
:10:54. > :11:00.seven league games. Highlights from Dan de were to survive in the SPL.
:11:00. > :11:10.It is mathematically possible but the fight continues. Was that a
:11:10. > :11:35.
:11:35. > :11:45.foul? A free-kick on the edge of there was a we rugby-tackled to the
:11:45. > :11:48.
:11:48. > :11:58.ground. The Dundee striker was manhandled. A great save from Jamie
:11:58. > :12:10.
:12:10. > :12:16.back of Finnegan. Webster it could be in trouble and there will be
:12:16. > :12:26.another card from the referee. And De Wet step is sent off before the
:12:26. > :12:39.
:12:39. > :12:49.Brown's appointment seems ridiculous now as he has done a
:12:49. > :13:25.
:13:25. > :13:35.pressure. That was palmed away and that is the closest they have
:13:35. > :14:07.
:14:07. > :14:17.come to scoring this afternoon. The goal that could be. -- Dan de have
:14:17. > :14:17.
:14:17. > :16:57.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:16:57. > :17:07.defence. It is now eight goals in 13. Thompson was taken out but it
:17:07. > :17:39.
:17:39. > :17:44.his 17th appearance. That was a lovely finish. He simply didn't
:17:44. > :17:54.Maze but drilled that the ball past the keeper. They have restored
:17:54. > :17:55.
:17:55. > :18:44.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:18:44. > :18:54.equaliser of the afternoon. Danny without scoring a single goal in
:18:54. > :19:22.
:19:22. > :19:32.the season and now he gets to for minutes to play. Griffiths
:19:32. > :19:50.
:19:50. > :20:00.inside the box and the benefit went to be attacking side. -- Bob been
:20:00. > :20:07.
:20:07. > :20:17.The fact that Dundee 1 and St Mirren didn't, John Brown's team is
:20:17. > :20:24.
:20:24. > :20:33.They have want to eat in a row and they have built up a bit of late
:20:33. > :20:40.season momentum. Yes, it has been fantastic. All credit to John Brown.
:20:40. > :20:46.It has been interesting, although it might be late. It does make St
:20:46. > :20:51.Mirren at nervous though. It would be against all odds if they
:20:51. > :21:01.survived? There is still a lot to be done, but they have given
:21:01. > :21:11.themselves a chance. Nobody gets an easy game against Dundee. I think
:21:11. > :21:16.we will played Dundee next weight - - next week and have a tough game.
:21:16. > :21:25.Nobody can deny how world John has done and the players deserve a lot
:21:25. > :21:34.of credit. There was a controversial goal from Finnegan
:21:34. > :21:37.and one yesterday at Easter Road. It has been a plus for Dundee.
:21:37. > :21:43.Obviously I want to win the game and we will go there and tried to
:21:43. > :21:52.win, but we will expect a tough match, and it is credit to John
:21:52. > :21:58.because there were a lot of people who were ridiculing his appointment
:21:58. > :22:04.and he has proved them wrong. wasn't laughing after the match. He
:22:04. > :22:09.was raging over the dismissal of Webster. Will he be watching this
:22:09. > :22:15.and changing his mind? I was not sure of this one. It does look as
:22:15. > :22:23.if he has fouled him. He has bowled his leg, which was a reaction when
:22:23. > :22:33.he went down. I think this was it that no yellow card. I think the
:22:33. > :22:34.
:22:34. > :22:40.first one was dubious though. Reilly was sent off late in the
:22:40. > :22:50.game. Dundee still one, but he is going to be suspended for a couple
:22:50. > :22:51.
:22:51. > :23:00.of crucial games coming up. I think the linesman push the player harder
:23:00. > :23:05.than the other player! And that should not have been a red card.
:23:05. > :23:15.Should be Assistant have gone for that? I think there has been a lot
:23:15. > :23:15.
:23:15. > :23:21.of over-reaction. He is what Derek was touching on earlier, that the
:23:21. > :23:31.goal that kept it alive for Dundee School by Leigh Griffiths
:23:31. > :23:34.
:23:34. > :23:44.inevitably been a good St Mirren - is he in line? -- being against St
:23:44. > :23:45.
:23:45. > :23:53.Mirren. I think he was slightly off. Very difficult for the linesman to
:23:53. > :23:59.see. A think McAusland got himself a bit square. He should have been
:23:59. > :24:05.cutting off that ball. I think they have had a bit of fortune there. It
:24:05. > :24:12.did look a bit of side. St Mirren cannot believe they are in this
:24:12. > :24:18.situation they are in, in that they are not completely safe. They have
:24:18. > :24:24.not won again in the SPL for a couple of months, which is amazing
:24:24. > :24:27.for 18 that can produce top-quality football. Here is the run-up of
:24:27. > :24:35.games to come for Dundee and St Mirren. You would expect them to
:24:35. > :24:44.get something from them? Derek wants to win, but Dundee will look
:24:44. > :24:51.at those Games as all been great in their current form. Aberdeen is
:24:51. > :24:55.slightly different because they have a new manager. Players are
:24:55. > :25:05.fighting for their contracts. You would hope that St Mirren will get
:25:05. > :25:09.
:25:09. > :25:14.a points. -- will get a point. Derek had his first home game as
:25:14. > :25:24.Aberdeen manager. He has taken over the team in the bottom half of the
:25:24. > :25:26.
:25:26. > :25:31.leak, but he would love them to finish with a flourish. Derek
:25:31. > :25:38.McInnes takes charge of his first home game after taking over as
:25:38. > :25:48.Aberdeen manager. Can his side produced a victory after the
:25:48. > :25:48.
:25:48. > :28:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:28:21. > :28:31.season. No wonder he is one of the here. Kilmarnock still searching
:28:31. > :28:31.
:28:31. > :29:22.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:29:22. > :29:28.enough to directed back downwards. That is used still unbeaten. How
:29:28. > :29:33.happy were you with that yesterday? We started the game really well.
:29:33. > :29:39.The first 15, 20 minutes were really intense. It got us going the
:29:39. > :29:44.right way, but Kilmarnock, to be fair to them, started to enjoy it
:29:44. > :29:50.and they were the better team going into half-time. We matched up with
:29:50. > :29:58.them in the second half and then we started to control it. We did pass
:29:58. > :30:05.up a few opportunities to finish the game off, but we were creating
:30:05. > :30:15.chances. There was a trademark goal from McGinn, but it may be also
:30:15. > :30:25.underlines what you don't have and that his goal scoring back-up.
:30:25. > :30:27.
:30:27. > :30:32.can see there that the ball is still gathering pace. He did get
:30:33. > :30:38.his 20th goal in style. I think he is the first Aberdeen player for a
:30:38. > :30:43.long time to score 20 goals, so hopefully there is more to come
:30:43. > :30:50.from him. The game on Monday night at Easter Road was less than
:30:50. > :30:56.memorable. I think we all lost part of our lives that night! How did it
:30:56. > :31:01.feel to be taking the reins for the first time? I have had a long
:31:01. > :31:07.honeymoon period because it has been announced for a while. There
:31:07. > :31:16.was a lot of training and preparation. It was 17 days since
:31:16. > :31:26.the last game and it showed in our players. The best players on both
:31:26. > :31:33.
:31:33. > :31:40.sides were beat defenders. -- world the defenders. When you look back
:31:40. > :31:48.at the glory days, following on in the footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson,
:31:48. > :31:54.lot of people have tried and failed in that job, haven't they? That was
:31:54. > :31:59.such a great era for the club. Where we are at the moment is such
:31:59. > :32:05.a long, long way away from that, but what we can do is be somewhere
:32:05. > :32:15.in between. I remember playing against Aberdeen teams in the past.
:32:15. > :32:18.
:32:18. > :32:22.You can see from the graph there some years we have come second. We
:32:22. > :32:30.need to get back to that, although I am not saying we would do it
:32:30. > :32:40.instantly. We need to make sure that the way we work, the way we
:32:40. > :32:41.
:32:41. > :32:47.practise, will set standards. it be too comfortable a situation
:32:47. > :32:55.at Pittodrie? Not really. I am judging it from what I have seen.
:32:55. > :32:59.There are areas where we can work harder. We need to meet
:32:59. > :33:05.expectations and for me we have to make sure be a better in certain
:33:05. > :33:11.departments and areas. On the football side of it, we work harder
:33:11. > :33:16.than some clubs and hopefully we can set a pace and a demand and
:33:16. > :33:25.hopefully we can be rewarded for that. The Aberdeen people and the
:33:25. > :33:31.city itself are fantastic and there are lots of good people at the club.
:33:31. > :33:37.They have treated me very well and we have got off to a good start. We
:33:37. > :33:44.are all working hard for the same thing. In battle for the third
:33:44. > :33:51.place in the SPL and the European qualification are two teams who met
:33:51. > :34:01.today. St Johnstone and Inverness Caley Thistle. Liam McLeod was
:34:01. > :34:24.
:34:24. > :34:34.of grievance about that. St Johnstone will try to take
:34:34. > :35:05.
:35:05. > :35:15.advantage of the fact they are one expecting that. It looked a touch
:35:15. > :35:15.
:35:15. > :36:22.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 53 seconds
:36:22. > :36:32.They haven't been able to test the brink of European football. A draw
:36:32. > :36:54.
:36:54. > :37:04.well. It is his penultimate home game for St Johnstone before he
:37:04. > :37:15.
:37:15. > :37:25.and they are running out of time. Be a massive gulf potentially for
:37:25. > :37:30.
:37:30. > :37:40.Dundee United and Celtic and they need to win today. What wonderful
:37:40. > :37:52.
:37:52. > :37:59.You have to fancy yourself. The games are all going to be difficult
:38:00. > :38:04.so hopefully we can keep going. the teams in the top six have a
:38:04. > :38:11.goal scorer well into double figures. St Johnstone are a bit
:38:11. > :38:21.different. You have half a doesn't -- half-a-dozen guys. The scoring
:38:21. > :38:23.
:38:23. > :38:33.is spread across a number of people. Yes. A lot of players score
:38:33. > :38:33.
:38:33. > :38:41.consistently all the time. You have guys like buying who you could say
:38:41. > :38:48.is playing out of position -- like a Vine. There are chop and changes
:38:48. > :38:57.in formation as well. Nigel came on Yesterday and what an impact he
:38:57. > :39:04.made. Liam Craig scored a header as well. You think these pictures are
:39:04. > :39:10.significant, don't you? The bond that exists? Yes, you can see how
:39:10. > :39:14.much it means to the boys to get in the top six. The demand they put un
:39:14. > :39:19.themselves and they have to work to get the reward. All three teams are
:39:19. > :39:25.in the mix. They would all have taken this situation at the start
:39:25. > :39:29.of the campaign but it is who can finish the season strongly. Steve
:39:29. > :39:34.has done a great job and if he can get them into Europe again, a
:39:34. > :39:41.fantastic achievement. There are a lot of good people at St Johnstone
:39:41. > :39:47.as well and it is good to see them getting a reward. Was there is a
:39:47. > :39:56.clear goalscoring opportunity followed by the send off? When I
:39:56. > :40:06.first saw it, I was unsure whether he was covering. But, to me, that
:40:06. > :40:06.
:40:07. > :40:11.was a definite red-card. We probably played better in the first
:40:11. > :40:21.15 minutes and struggled when we went down to 10 men. Breaking teams
:40:21. > :40:22.
:40:22. > :40:27.down is difficult. You play Nigel in a five-a-side game and you want
:40:27. > :40:37.him in the team because he will always make something happen and he
:40:37. > :40:41.
:40:41. > :40:46.did it again there. I'm pretty pleased with that one. Steve Lomas
:40:46. > :40:52.followed you at St Johnstone. A tough act to follow. I am surprised
:40:52. > :40:57.he doesn't get more of a mention in terms of manager of the year. Does
:40:57. > :41:02.this guy not merit more of a mention? I think he is probably
:41:02. > :41:08.tucked in behind the others when he has been mentioned. Everybody in
:41:08. > :41:16.football recognises what a good job he has done. Terry, Stewart and
:41:16. > :41:23.Adams have had good Stephens but -- seasons but Steve Lomas is up there.
:41:23. > :41:32.He has done well. The players have all worked -- and enjoyed working
:41:32. > :41:42.under him. The results are important and the demands as a club
:41:42. > :41:48.
:41:48. > :41:51.have increased year on and year out. If you get into Europe wants it is
:41:51. > :41:55.a great achievement but if you can do it again the next season it is
:41:56. > :42:05.probably a bigger achievement and we will go all out to try and get
:42:06. > :42:11.
:42:11. > :42:20.there. This was Friday night action and we are indebted to that phrase
:42:20. > :42:27.-- saved. It was a great delivery from Barry Douglas. The Save or was
:42:27. > :42:37.fantastic. It is a terrible pitch but County manage to produce some
:42:37. > :42:49.
:42:49. > :42:59.These goals from him have been really important as he has scored
:42:59. > :43:04.really important goals. They almost scored twice. If you look at their
:43:05. > :43:14.performances of late, Ross County are rate team who have gone from
:43:15. > :43:16.
:43:16. > :43:23.The January window it, it is sometimes difficult to get someone
:43:23. > :43:32.with an injection and he has given Ross County that. Dundee United saw
:43:32. > :43:39.a dismissal. What did you think? That looks quite bad. A foot high
:43:39. > :43:43.has come off his and he jumped in the air. I would have been
:43:43. > :43:53.disappointed if I had got sent off for a tackle like that as a
:43:53. > :43:55.
:43:55. > :44:00.fullback. And I think There is an element of not in -- intending to
:44:00. > :44:10.hurt him. I thought it was a harsh red card. Let us look at the
:44:10. > :44:16.
:44:16. > :44:26.Motherwell had just about secured second spot. Dundee are at the
:44:26. > :44:34.
:44:34. > :44:38.bottom, at eight adrift of St You'll see all that action next