Jim Goodwin says Aberdeen target is Europe not top six as JET gets 'huge credit' Pittodrie lifeline

It's make or break weekend in the packed mid-table of the Premiership and Jim Goodwin knows exactly what is required if his Reds are to survive the split.

Ross County have to be sunk – and that still leaves Aberdeen requiring a snooker to pocket a top-six spot.

Pot luck? Perhaps. But victory over the Staggies doubled with Hibs failing to beat Hearts would be enough for the Dons and would leave Goodwin looking positively up the table towards the European spots he insists are still in sight.

The Dons boss has only been in charge for six league games but just one win in that time has already introduced him to the pressure at Pittodrie.

He’s honest enough to admit his side has underperformed.

Not just since he took over, but the entire season which is why the Dons are languishing in ninth, two points off sixth with a game to go.

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The Irishman won’t give up on top six though – because he’s got even loftier ambitions come next month should the balls drop in Aberdeen’s favour this week.

Goodwin said: “It’s massive as, forget about top six, in my opinion Aberdeen should be a top three or four team.

“In fairness it had been consistently in Derek McInnes ’ time at the club as they were always up there going