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I think it's looking more likely that Robson will be in charge for the Hearts game, and if we win that then there's a high chance the board look at the fixture list - four games until the split, three of which are against bottom six opposition - and stick with him until at least then.

@policescotland There's your coin thrower right there.

At peak McInnes, some of our best football actually came away from home when teams would open up more. But in general it wasn't an attractive style, it was one that functioned very well with all the correct components like Rico listed. McInnes' downfall was an inability to change things when teams figured out a way to play against us, but mainly the poor recruitment. It's why he's struggling at Kilmarnock just now. But for four years we went to Tynecastle, Easter Road, Tannadice & Fir Park confident of a win in a way that now seems like forever ago. The reason I initially wanted Goodwin was because I thought he was going to aspire to that. Instead he missed a step and it was like he was trying to create a revolutionary style rarely seen in the Premiership when he didn't have the players or tactical know-how to do it. Robson's outlook appears to be to keep it more simple - solid defence, workmanlike midfield, goal scorer. McCrorie and Mackenzie at full back are less flashy too than Richardson/Coulson but get the job done, there's shades of Logan and Considine there. Yet, the creative players like Clarkson and Duk are still freed up to make an impact, very much like McGinn and McLean. McInnes, and dare I say it Gordon Strachan's Celtic, are teams that Robson played in and that appears to be what he's trying to do. Maybe not exactly like they did but a variation based on the players he has.

I'm gonna need the tune to that. I didn't hear the ultras at all as I was at the other end (Jerry Kerr) but they looked like they were having fun.

So, five games played under Robson, should he be a contender for the job permanently? Three wins & two defeats. The United one was the biggest test of his credentials as he had to find a way to turn a poor performance - initially - into a winning one. It'd be great of course if a sexy, exciting name emerges next week. Some Italian or Spanish coach with an excellent CV and a promise of thrilling attacking football, with Robson maybe as his assistant. But if that's not happening, why shouldn't Robson get the chance now ahead of your Danny Cowleys, Neil Lennons or Stephen Robinsons? What are they coming in to do that Robson isn't capable of? You can see the improvement in terms of having a structure about the team, showing more faith in younger players in the team selection, being able to change it in-game, better use of subs. Alongside Agnew the team looks better coached. Even in a short space of time it's evident they've been working on things, and they look fitter too. Now maybe Robson/Agnew just look good because Goodwin/Sharp were so poor. But I keep hearing (mainly from Sportsound to be fair) that the new manager has to be experienced. He doesn't if he's surrounded by experience, and in Agnew then Robson has that. He clearly has a sharp mind, knows how to get things ticking. The players are playing for him. We're getting results - albeit a small sample. Until a better name emerges, I'm content with giving Robson longer, and certainly he should be on that shortlist.

Cracking evening. First half, it looked like Jim Goodwin had, for once, actually thought of some tactics. Perhaps his entire Aberdeen tenure was all about learning how to beat us when he took over his next club. United played a high defensive line, squeezed our midfield, who all just clumped together with no outlet. At the other end everything went through Fletcher, who thankfully couldn't finish and didn't have anyone capable of playing off him. That, though, was the height of Goodwin's management skills. Not a bad plan A - but as Robson made changes and was constantly shouting, tinkering, and eventually turned the game in our favour, Goodwin stood with his arms folded and hoped for the best. Clarkson a massive part of that win tonight. Mackenzie too I thought was excellent, both at left back and then in the back three. Criticism of Shinnie harsh - thought all the midfield struggled in the first half due to the congestion but he was always getting stuck in. Support was brilliant tonight, although the stuff thrown at Goodwin was out of order. It went from pantomime booing at the start which Goodwin himself laughed at to things landing next to him. Ryan Duncan too was almost hit by a flare after the first goal. That coupled with there being a bit of trouble outside is why we can't have nice things - it'll just put the brakes on the 6pm kick-offs which, having been at all three Aberdeen/United fixtures this season, I'm a big fan of.

If I wanted the job, but wasn't confident I was going to get the job, I wouldn't give a straight answer either.

But going by Burrows, they expect to have a shortlist within 48 hours. You wouldn't put together a shortlist then wait 3-4 months to see how the interim does. Robson might be on that shortlist. Me personally I hope he is as I'm quite content with him getting the job. But I just get the impression they think a lot of him, potentially want him as part of the management team, but don't want to actually give him the keys yet. Which is fine as long as the fella getting those keys isn't Neil Lennon or Jack Ross.

https://redtv.afc.co.uk/video/7435 An update from Alan Burrows. In short, the club has a big list of names, they're going to whittle that down to a shortlist in the next 48 hours. Spoke some kinds words about Barry Robson but reading between the lines it sounds like win, lose or draw on Saturday, he won't be permanent boss.

Have to try and keep myself grounded, otherwise I'll develop an ego and no-one wants that.

Am I correct in thinking the last time we win at Tannadice, Barry Robson played in the game? Simon Church winner in 2016? Unless there's one I'm missing since then (granted they were in the Championship for four years).

According to Goodwin he only got sacked because of one bad week at Aberdeen. Aye, before that week you were absolutely smashing it son.

So Jim Goodwin expected to be in charge of Dundee United on Saturday. If we lose then I think we need to accept we've been cursed forever.

Was quite taken by AZ Alkmaar's stadium when Dundee United played there earlier in the season. Great example of a small stadium still being imposing with high stands. They've recently increased capacity from 17,000 to 19,500 pretty easily by just having to add seats to the front of the stands, where the first row had been high up. Would suit us nicely.

Over 3,000 tickets sold for the away end already. Imagine we were actually half decent. Would keep the same team that started v Livi.

I'm taking my dad to this game. His last Aberdeen game was the 1994 Scottish Cup semi-final, which happened to also be against Dundee United. His last game at Pittodrie was Willie Miller's testimonial. If Aberdeen are crap I fear he may finally chuck going to the football.

Considering the poor run we've been on, Robson clearly asked the players to focus on the basics - up the tempo, get fired into challenges, defend and show some desire. They did that and won. It'll take a lot longer to mould them into a more attractive style, and it might be a new man in a week or two tasked with doing that anyway.

Not too far off the Loirston plans (inside at least).

Enjoyed that. Played at a good pace, matched Livingston's physicality, got bodies in the way to defend. A lot of good individual performances, in particular MacDonald, Mackenzie, Shinnie, McCrorie and Duk. Also Ramadani - who I criticise a lot - was much improved today too. Could have created more clear cut chances I guess if you're looking for areas to improve on, but today was about getting the basics right and getting the three points.

Looks like a 4-3-3, Duncan very advanced on the right. Got a feeling we're gonna pump them.

If that is a 4-4-2 diamond, the king of formations, then Robson should be given the job now. If it's 4-3-3 then let's wait until half-time at least.

To be fair, 50% of the defenders playing tomorrow are only culpable for a handful of those 51 goals.

Are you trying to suggest I have taken a quote out of context and made a sensational headline from it? If so you'd be correct. I've made a career out of it.

You've given me great idea for an article (clickbait). Talking of false 8s, I see Connor Barron is out for a month with a groin strain. Not ideal.