Three points, and everything's looking a bit brighter if not exactly sunny yet down Pittodrie way.

Where now, after a dispiriting afternoon in Paisley? (Discounting the fact that every afternoon spent in Paisley is dispiriting.)

Reflecting on that sinking feeling that pervaded not just the performance at Ibrox but the other results coming through on Saturday. Also, how best to tackle the next two weeks as a Dons fan.

Attempting to accentuate the positives as the Dons are denied at the death by Falkirk.

On Aberdeen's soon to be announced new manager, and the process that brought us to this point.

On Aberdeen's complete bodying in Dunfermline which abruptly ended the defence of the Scottish Cup.

A busy spell, and yet not much happening for AFC right now.

Looking back at failures to trouble the opposing keepers of Dundee Utd and Hearts and ahead to a potential path to redemption that goes through Fife on Saturday night.

Some positivity to cling to as Aberdeen dispatch Motherwell and move into the last eight of the Scottish Cup.

On the cusp of a new managerial appointment, but not seemingly on the cusp of him actually taking charge.

That, and the double header with Motherwell occupy our thoughts this week.

On a none-more-bleak outing in Ayrshire on Saturday, the last knockings of the transfer window, and approaching a pivotal week with not much hope in the bank.