St Mirren fans have been dealt a hammer blow after seeing Jim Goodwin announced as Aberdeen's new manager.
The Buddies have been waiting anxiously for updates after their boss was given permission to speak to the Dons yesterday afternoon, having been one of their key targets following the sacking of Stephen Glass after just 11 months in charge.
Now the Pittodrie club have confirmed that the Saints' fan favourite, who captained the club to League Cup glory in 2013, will take over after agreeing a two-and-a-half-year deal at the north-east club.
