Begrudging Ally McCoist has heaped praise on Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin after his "flying" start to life in Scottish football.
It was a thriller at Pittodrie as the Dons kept pace with Celtic at the Scottish Premiership summit with a 3-2 win over struggling Hearts as Ante Palaversa’s late goal the managerless Jambos.
The result leaves Aberdeen and Celtic locked in first and second in the Premiership with both sides on maximum points. After Thelin's run of 13 wins from 13 in all competitions, McCoist's beloved Rangers have been left lagging five points behind in the race for the title.
The Swede will face the ultimate test of their title credentials when he takes Aberdeen to Celtic Park to face Brendan Rodgers' defending champions on their own turf following the international break.