Northern Goal

Is three at the back done for Aberdeen after Ibrox?

This week, the defence is a problem once again for Jim Goodwin’s Aberdeen – are we already getting an idea of what might need done in January to fix it? Can Aberdeen still go into their crucial Friday night clash with Hibs feeling confident? Meanwhil…

Are Rangers coming at the perfect time for Aberdeen? Plus, the Dons Women’s many chances to make history at Pittodrie

This week, is Jim Goodwin taking Aberdeen to Rangers at the perfect moment? The Dons' new 3-5-2 set-up is creating great combinations between Duk/Bojan Miovski and Connor Barron/Ylber Ramadani – but what about all the wingers now kicking their heels?…

Aberdeen’s new cult hero, Caley Thistle’s injury crisis and what should be expected of Peterhead?

In this week's episode of Northern Goal, the panel run the rule over Aberdeen's midweek win over Partick Thistle and the emergence of their new cult hero, Luis 'Duk' Lopes. There's also injury news at both Ross County and Caley Thistle, plus Cove Ran…

Aberdeen make it 21 bad days at the office away from home

This week, Aberdeen’s ‘bad day at the office’ as Dons let expectant fans down woefully at Dundee United – in the process struggling with defensive issues we’ve seen several times this season. Having had an early glimpse into how his touchline ban mig…

Can Bojan Miovski take his goalscoring form on the road for Aberdeen - and put struggling Dundee United to the sword?

This week, Sean Wallace stands by his claim Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski is the Dons’ biggest signing coup since Hans Gillhaus - but is the trip to Dundee United going to be a straightforward as it might look on paper this weekend, for the Reds or …

Will Jim Goodwin be spending the international break working out how to keep Ross McCrorie in midfield against Kilmarnock?

This week, we look at Aberdeen's 3-1 defeat at Hibs, where the pattern of the Dons losing when Ross McCrorie fills in at the back continued after Liam Scales' controversial dismissal. There's more likelihood of Jack Milne getting the nod to partner A…

Is Aberdeen’s Hayden Coulson the man to shackle Hibs attacker Martin Boyle this weekend?

This week on Northern Goal - will Aberdeen have been disappointed not to meet Rangers at what feels like a vulnerable moment for the Ibrox side? Plus, why Hayden Coulson could be key to stopping Hibs' Martin Boyle on Saturday. As the Dons spearhead e…

Is Aberdeen-Rangers clash the game for Jim Goodwin to start Bojan Miovski and Duk together?

This week on Northern Goal, the panel look to the positives following Aberdeen's frustrating draw at Ross County. Is it a good time to play Rangers, and - with Leighton Clarkson suspended - might a rejig see Bojan Miovski and Luis 'Duk' Lopes start t…

League Cup joy for Aberdeen but exits for Ross County and Caley Thistle, as lower-league sides look to rectify slow starts

In this week's episode of Northern Goal, the panel discuss Aberdeen's 4-1 League Cup success at Annan Athletic in midweek and where, if at all the squad needs strengthening. There were defeats for Ross County and Caley Thistle against Celtic and Moth…

How good can Leighton Clarkson get, and how long can Jonny Hayes continue to star for Aberdeen?

This week, we discuss Liverpool loanee Leighton Clarkson’s career trajectory after his talents were on full display for Aberdeen against St Johnstone - Can he perform well consistently? Would bulking up make him even better? Plus, Sean Wallace talks …