5 things we learned from the Scottish Premiership this weekend
Celtic and Rangers both dropped points while off-the-park issues again hit the headlines.
St Johnstone
Tommy Wright: Poor decision making costly for St Johnstone
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright insists bad decision making from his players was a key factor in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Livingston.
Livingston boss Holt delighted with birthday win
Livingston manager Gary Holt was delighted his side gave him the 46th birthday he had asked for after the Lions came from behind to beat St Johnstone.
Livingston hit back to heap more misery on struggling St Johnstone
Livingston manager Gary Holt celebrated his 46th birthday in style by seeing his side come from behind to beat St Johnstone 3-1.
Tommy Wright shocked as goalkeeper Mark Hurst leaves St Johnstone for the US
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright admits he was more than surprised when goalkeeper Mark Hurst revealed he was quitting for the United States.
Oran Kearney believes St Mirren’s win over Livingston will prove to be pivotal
St Mirren manager Oran Kearney reckons that Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Livingston may prove to be invaluable in their fight against Ladbrokes Premiership relegation.
Marc McNulty brace helps 10-man Hibernian overcome St Johnstone
Ten-man Hibernian strengthened their grip on sixth place thanks to a second-half double from Marc McNulty in a comeback victory over St Johnstone.
Wright fumes at Hibs striker Kamberi over penalty incident during home defeat
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright believed Florian Kamberi “conned” referee Gavin Duncan to win a penalty which was a “game-changer” in Hibernian’s 2-1 victory.
Analysis: Skipper Shinnie strikes at the double
The importance of securing captain Graeme Shinnie on a new contract was underlined by a deadly double from the Scotland international.
Aberdeen boss McInnes would give injured Hoban ‘every support’ to come back to Pittodrie
Dons boss Derek McInnes today confirmed signing centre-back Tommie Hoban could be an option when he returns from his injury nightmare.
Aberdeen gaffer McInnes knew St Johnstone’s Shaughnessy would go far
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is not surprised former Don Joe Shaughnessy has gone on to be a key player for St Johnstone and the Perth side’s captain.
Mr Versatile Ball hoping for permanent deal option with Aberdeen
On-loan Rotherham defender Dom Ball hopes signing on at Pittodrie on a permanent deal is an option this summer.
Sinclair treble helps Hoops crush Saints at Parkhead
Scott Sinclair helped himself to a hat-trick as Celtic made St Johnstone suffer again in their thumping 5-0 William Hill Scottish Cup win at Parkhead.
Aberdeen boss McInnes wants permanent deal for Stewart – and is closing in on St Johnstone skipper Shaughnessy
Boss Derek McInnes aims to secure Greg Stewart on a permanent deal for next season and is closing in on St Johnstone’s Joe Shaughnessy.
North-east clubs pay tribute to ‘great football man’ Brian Christie
Tributes have poured in from across the north-east football community for the “larger than life” former referee and administrator, Brian Christie.
Flat Aberdeen suffer 2-0 home defeat to St Johnstone
Aberdeen failed to maintain their momentum of Wednesday's win at Rangers by crashing to a 2-0 loss to St Johnstone.
Aberdeen keeper Lewis goes from Ibrox agony to ectasy
Keeper Joe Lewis today claimed the Dons medical team are so good he never had any doubt he would go from his Ibrox horror in January to Ibrox ecstasy earlier this week.
Dons stars urge fans to dig deep for Christmas appeal
Aberdeen fans have been urged to donate gifts for a Christmas appeal at the next home fixture.
Aberdeen midfielder Ball keen to stay on longer than next summer
Aberdeen midfield battler Dom Ball says “of course” he’d like to stay at Pittodrie longer than next summer after Wednesday’s brilliant win over Rangers.
Aberdeen boss McInnes backs calls for VAR in Scottish football
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has backed calls for introducing video assistant referee (VAR) technology in Scotland.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes targeting back to back wins over Celtic at Parkhead today
Aberdeen waited 14 years for a league win at Parkhead – now boss Derek McInnes aims to deliver two in a few months.
Aberdeen boss McInnes ‘did not have to read the riot act’ at half-time against St Johnstone
Boss Derek McInnes today insisted he did not have to read the riot act to the Dons at half-time against St Johnstone.
Willie Miller: Aberdeen were slow out of blocks at St Johnstone as striker woes still linger on
Aberdeen weren’t themselves in the first half at McDiarmid Park.
Our injury catalogue would test every Scots team outside Old Firm says Aberdeen boss McInnes
Boss Derek McInnes today claimed Aberdeen are suffering an injury crisis any team out-with the Old Firm would struggle with.
McInnes: Why I never signed St Johnstone’s Watt
Dons boss Derek McInnes today revealed he did not move to sign Tony Watt because he wanted a striker with more pace.
McInnes explains why Aberdeen’s Man Utd loanee Wilson will miss game with St Johnstone tomorrow
On-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson is ruled out of tomorrow’s clash at St Johnstone through injury.
Aberdeen boss McInnes reveals on-loan Man United man Wilson will miss St Johnstone clash with injury
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has confirmed on-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson is not fit to face St Johnstone.
Police issue travel advice for Dons fans heading to Perth
Police Scotland has issued advice to Dons fans travelling to Perth this weekend.
ANALYSIS: Great Scott shows he is back on Wright lines as he sends a message to Aberdeen boss McInnes
Winger Scott Wright laid down a marker that he intends to play a key role in the new season with an impressive performance against St Johnstone.
Ex-Dons ace MacLean set for new role at Tynecastle
Former Don Steven MacLean is hoping to play an important role on and off the pitch after it was confirmed he would be joining Hearts at the end of the season.