Summary

  • FT: Dundee United 3-2 Aberdeen - United take the lead for the third time in enthralling encounter

  • FT: Falkirk 3-0 Kilmarnock - McCarthy's OG, Murrell header & another own goal from Stanger

  • FT: Rangers 4-0 St Johnstone - Kelsy (2), Naderi & Chukwuani on target for hosts; Saints' Fotheringham sent off after VAR check

  • FT: St Mirren 2-1 Dundee - Ramsay beats offside to steer in; Sule puts in header before Fink pulls one back

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  1. Watch Sportscene laterpublished at 18:06 BST 24 October

    BBC iPlayer

    Derek McInnes and his Rangers players will be keeping a keen eye on Celtic's result at Hibs tomorrow (12:00 GMT) after cutting the gap at the top to a single point.

    Depleted Hearts will also travel to struggling Motherwell (14:00). We'll have coverage of both matches.

    In the meantime, Sportsound Fan Zone is continuing on our Youtube channel, external until 19:00 and don't forget about Sportscene on BBC Scotland at 19:15.

    You can also scroll down for reaction from the managers, read our match reports, and visit our dedicated club pages to have your say.

    Stay safe. Catch you all tomorrow.

  2. 'First half was as good as we've been for a while' - McInnespublished at 17:57 BST 24 October

    FT: Rangers 4-0 St Johnstone

    Rangers manager Derek McInnes tells BBC Scotland: "The conditions were tough. The pitch held up brilliantly.

    "First half we were very good. The only frustration was we took too long to get the first goal and we should be more than a goal to the good at half-time.

    "We didn't want to let that frustration get the better of us. St Johnstone changed their approach, played forward quicker and we looked a bit slow to get going.

    "The scoreline was just about right because of chances created. It's a learning curve for us. It's hard to maintain levels, but the first half was as good as we've been for a while.

    "We're in good form, we're slowly but surely chalking up wins. You go to any game expecting to get a result. We know it will be tough [at Tynecastle] but we want to make it tough for them as well."

    Media caption,

    'As good as we have been for a while' - McInnes

  3. 'Hard to take' - Robinson on defeat at Tannadicepublished at 17:54 BST 24 October

    FT: Dundee United 3-2 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson tells BBC Scotland: "It's hard to take because I thought we deserved something out of the game. Some of our play going forward was very good, but we concede three goals away from home.

    "Those goals were really disappointing and I'm not going to hide away from that. You don't win games when you concede three away from home.

    "We need to manage the game better at 2-2, we were very cavalier. Ultimately that's my fault. We didn't defend well in key moments and that's difficult to take because there's a lot of good stuff.

    "We've got a squad decimated with injuries and viruses, we have three centre-halves out. It's a difficult place at the moment, there's people playing who shouldn't be on the pitch and boys on the bench that shouldn't be.

    "It is what it is. It's not an excuse, it's a fact. We scored two very good goals away from home, you have to come away with at least a point but we didn't do that."

    Stephen RobinsonImage source, SNS
  4. Halliday hails McInnes tactical tweakpublished at 17:50 BST 24 October

    FT: Rangers 4-0 St Johnstone

    Andy Halliday
    Former Rangers midfielder on BBC Sportsound

    It's been a really shrewd move by Derek McInnes to move James Penrice into midfield. Rangers are excellent when they turn the ball over against the opposition... how quickly they turn the ball over in attack, that's where I think Rangers are really good. A lot of that is down to Penrice because they have more bodies in the middle of the park.

  5. Henderson hat-trick sends Thistle toppublished at 17:45 BST 24 October

    FT: Partick Thistle 3-0 Stenhousemuir

    Oh my goodness, the conditions looked farcical at Firhill judging by this video, external.

    I'm assuming that must've been in the latter stages of the match, which ended with a 3-0 win for hosts Partick Thistle.

    The Jags now lead the Championship, leapfrogging Stenhousemuir thanks to Euan Henderson's hat-trick.

    FT: Partick Thistle 3-0 StenhousemuirImage source, SNS
  6. Kilmarnock 'didn't do basics right' - McCannpublished at 17:42 BST 24 October

    FT: Falkirk 3-0 Kilmarnock

    Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann: "Just a horrible game of football. Conditions were shocking to try and play in. The surface obviously doesn't make that any easier.

    "Falkirk just did the basics right today. They did them better than us and that's why they're really happy, I'd imagine, with three points.

    "We got caught up in trying to get the ball down continually. It wasn't for that. Basic football was required today. We had to do the ugly things right today and unfortunately we didn't.

    "Really disappointing. I just hope all our fans get home safe tonight."

    Kilmarnock manager Neil McCannImage source, SNS
  7. Postpublished at 17:39 BST 24 October

    On the topic of big Elvis... I'll be putting together a 2027 calendar of his windswept pictures from Paisley.

    Get in touch to pre-order.

    Steven PressleyImage source, SNS
    Steven PressleyImage source, SNS
    Steven PressleyImage source, SNS
    Steven PressleyImage source, SNS
    Steven PressleyImage source, SNS
  8. Dundee 'didn't ask enough questions' of St Mirrenpublished at 17:36 BST 24 October

    FT: St Mirren 2-1 Dundee

    Dundee head coach Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland "I think over the course of the game there was very little in it. I thought in the first half we controlled a lot of the ball but didn’t ask questions of [St Mirren] defensively.

    "Second half we were much better in that respect, better decision-making on when to play in behind and when to control the game. We had a lot more possession and we created a number of big opportunities.

    "We’re disappointed to come away with nothing, but credit to St Mirren, they showed a lot of resilience and character today.

    "We showed a lot of bravery in the conditions, and the attitude. We showed a lot of bravery in the performance, it was just the choices about asking them to defend on certain occasions.

    "I was pleased with aspects of the second half, the bravery in the first half, we just didn’t ask enough questions of St Mirren defensively.

    "It’s difficult being a football manager. I’m sure Craig [McLeish] will enjoy this, he’s a talented young manager with a big career in the game. We didn’t want to lose, but credit to them

    "We need to respond [on Wednesday] in the only way and manner we know how, so I have great confidence in them to respond."

    On the scenes at the end: "I didn’t see the scenes, when the final whistle goes I make my way up the tunnel so I don’t actually know what went on."

  9. Goodwin hails 'terrific game' as Utd edge out Donspublished at 17:33 BST 24 October

    FT: Dundee United 3-2 Aberdeen

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "It was a terrific game, both sets of players deserve a huge amount of credit. No doubt Stephen Robinson and his players will be disappointed not to have taken anything on the day.

    "They were very good at times, and certainly had their moments in the game. I'm just delighted in the manner we were able to win the game.

    "The disappointment of the third goal being chalked off with Zac Sapsford, which was a brilliant passage of play from us... I think it's harsh, to be honest. It's subjective.

    "Credit to the group, they dug deep. Aberdeen don't mess about with the ball in the wide areas, they get a lot of crosses in, but our two centre-halves were outstanding.

    "Michael Forbes was playing with a gash in his face, had to get stitches at half-time, and Bert Esselink has been kicked in the head a few times.

    "That's what you need from your leaders at the back, to put their neck on the line."

    Jim GoodwinImage source, SNS
  10. Postpublished at 17:30 BST 24 October

    BBC iPlayer

    Say it again, Andy.

    Again, a reminder: watch the best of today's Premiership action on the BBC Scotland channel at 19:15 BST.

    There will be a repeat on BBC One Scotland at 23:40.

  11. 'How good is Scottish football?'published at 17:28 BST 24 October

    Andy Halliday
    Former Premiership midfielder on BBC Sportsound

    How good is Scottish football? Four games, 15 goals, mistakes, good goals, controversial VAR decisions. Everything I love about Scottish football, I thought we got that today. Brilliant entertainment.

  12. 'Massive for us to get out of losing run' - McLeishpublished at 17:25 BST 24 October

    FT: St Mirren 2-1 Dundee

    St Mirren manager Craig McLeish tells BBC Scotland: "It is massive for us just to get out of the run that we’ve been on. Through the full time we’ve been trying to shut out the news from outside and focus on what we are trying to do. We deserved that today.

    "We probably needed a good performance in all aspects of our game. [Dundee] have that shot at the end, and if that goes in then I think I would’ve been walking home tonight. We created enough to score more, and showed the side of our game that got us success at the start of the season.

    "I thought we managed the conditions well, but didn’t get away from what we do and played some good stuff at times. We felt comfortable and then out of nowhere they hit us with a goal, then we did well to see it out. I’m delighted for the fans. We said before the game to the players that the fans deserved something.

    "I told the players to keep calm [when Dundee scored]. We have to then try and keep the ball in their half and counter when we needed to. The worst thing you can do is sit on the edge of your box and wait for the inevitable. I’m just delighted we got it done.

    On the scenes at the end: "I don’t know what happened at the end, I just went to get our players out of it and make sure we’re not getting involved - it’s the emotion of the game. Hopefully there was nothing too serious and we can move on from it."

    Media caption,

    'If that one goes in I was walking home' - McLeish

  13. Game of the season at Tannadice?published at 17:22 BST 24 October

    FT: Dundee Utd 3-2 Aberdeen

    Willie Miller
    Former Aberdeen defender on BBC Sportsound

    I thought both teams were excellent at Tannadice, the conditions were abysmal. When you're asking players to get the ball down and pass it, it isn't easy. But they did, both sets of players. The end-to-end stuff was all on the ground. They were playing through the thirds. There was a nice edge to it as well. The winner was football in these conditions. Absolutely superb.

  14. Falkirk 'played the conditions' - McGlynnpublished at 17:19 BST 24 October

    FT: Falkirk 3-0 Kilmarnock

    Falkirk manager John McGlynn tells BBC Scotland: "The conditions were horrendous. The wind got up, got stronger. The last 10 minutes, it was like hailstones. It was incredible. Fair play to the players and a big, big massive thank you to the fans that have come along here.

    "We played the conditions. Maybe we played the conditions a little bit better than Kilmarnock. We had a lot of good individual performances.

    "It's a huge three points for us. It takes us away from the bottom and gets us in the mix, which is great for the new team we've put together. We're sitting here with 12 points, which is basically where we were this time last year.

    "We're absolutely delighted with what we've achieved today.

    "Barney [Stewart] was a character as well as Jacob [Murrell], but he's certainly getting the goals and that's key as a striker. You're absolutely judged on the goals you score. If [Murrell] keeps on doing that there's absolutely no doubt he's going to attract attention. He's here for a wee while hopefully."

    John McGlynnImage source, SNS
  15. Watch: Sportsound Fan Zonepublished at 17:16 BST 24 October

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  16. Pressure on Robinson again?published at 17:12 BST 24 October

    FT: Dundee Utd 3-2 Aberdeen

    A weird one for Aberdeen today.

    In comparison to other defeats this season, they actually played pretty well this afternoon.

    However, a fifth league defeat in 10 games means they stay ninth, just four points above bottom side Hibs, who face Celtic at home tomorrow (12:00 GMT).

    Every defeat will just reapply - or intensify - fan pressure on head coach Stephen Robinson.

    Dundee Utd v Aberdeen match stats
  17. Listen to Sportsoundpublished at 17:08 BST 24 October

    BBC Sounds

    Tune into Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland for reaction.

    Falkirk boss John McGlynn is the first manager to give his post-match verdict. You can listen to that right now.

  18. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:07 BST 24 October

    Scottish Championship & League 1

    Scottish Championship

    • Greenock Morton P-P Ayr Utd
    • Livingston 1-0 Arbroath
    • Partick Thistle 3-0 Stenhousemuir
    • Queen's Park 0-1 Dunfermline Athletic
    • Raith Rovers 0-2 Inverness CT

    Scottish League 1

    • Alloa Athletic 0-1 Queen of the South
    • Cove Rangers v East Kilbride (match abandoned)
    • Hamilton Academical 2-1 East Fife
    • Montrose 3-0 Peterhead
    • Ross County 4-0 Airdrieonians
  19. As they standpublished at 17:02 BST 24 October

    Scottish Premiership

    Here's how the standings look after an afternoon of chaos in the wind and rain:

    Table
  20. Sportscene to comepublished at 16:57 BST 24 October

    Scottish Premiership

    BBC iPlayer

    Fifteen goals across four matches in hellish conditions. Not bad at all.

    You can watch the best of today's Premiership action on the BBC Scotland channel at 19:15 BST.

    There will be a repeat on BBC One Scotland at 23:40.