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.

A fun, entertaining goal-strewn and utterly chaotic ninety minutes at Pittodrie to dwell on this week. Plus some typically half-baked opinions on the latest squad ins and outs.

On this week's unmissable instalment, discussion on a laboured cup win, a polarising new signing and your questions answered.

They're all unmissable.

Quite. bleak week that one, and I'm absolutely certain that you'll want to hear us relive it.

Another one bites the dust as Jimmy Thelin leaves Pittodrie for a final time following an increasing untenable run of performances.

After our Prague travelogue/medical update there's a pair of comprehensive defeats, and a stubborn reluctance to adapt to discuss this week.

Two Pittodrie encounters this week: as a brave effort against Strasbourg and the proverbial game of two halves versus Kilmarnock are reviewed.

Two Pittodrie encounters this week: as a brave effort against Strasbourg and the proverbial game of two halves versus Kilmarnock are reviewed.

Goals, attacking, poor defending. So much more to get our teeth into this week, and many more reasons to feel optimistic about the side after an imperfect, but positive week.