Jim Goodwin plans to use the next two weeks to get his Aberdeen squad fine-tuned and ready for one frantic push for the top six.
The Dons may be disappointed not to be in Scottish Cup action but it gives their new boss a fortnight to get out on the training pitch and to work more closely with his squad.
Goodwin is already making his mark with captain Scott Brown leaving the club, while Jay Emmanuel Thomas’ long-term future also hangs in the balance.
