Jim Goodwin can make Aberdeen challengers again as former St Mirren ally reveals secret to boss' transfer hit rate

Gus MacPherson reckons Jim Goodwin is the man to get Aberdeen back on track.

The Dons are hoping the former St Mirren boss can get them back challenging at the top again after slipping into the bottom six under Stephen Glass.

Goodwin was chosen as the man to replace him and he'll make his home debut against Dundee United - with Aberdeen legend Sir Alex Ferguson in attendance as his statue is set to be unveiled.

And MacPherson, a former manager at Saints who was sporting director while Goodwin was there, said: “Jim really has progressed as a manager, even in his time at St Mirren.

“He came with a good track record from Alloa and has not only developed himself but also the St Mirren team and the club.

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“He has left Saints in a very good position and Aberdeen believe he is the man who can now take their club forward.

“It is a very good opportunity for him. He is still a young manager who is developing but is developing very quickly.

“Aberdeen will want to get back to the sort of successful period they had not so long ago under Derek McInnes, when they were getting into Europe regularly, making cup finals and challenging at the top end of the league.

“Jim is capable of getting them there and there is