BID TO GET SEASON BACK ON TRACK

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to a dramatic end after defeats to table-topping Hearts, St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup final and Rangers on Sunday as he won just twice and lost six of his eight games in charge.

When O'Neill made way after his interim spell in early December, having won seven of his eight games, the club were level on points with the Jambos with a game in hand.

Now, they trail Derek McInnes’ side by six points and are level with Rangers in second.

Parkhead icon O'Neill has now quickly been brought back for a third stint at the helm just hours after the Frenchman was shown the door.

The 73-year-old will again be assisted by Shaun Maloney (right), Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus, who will join existing coaches, Gavin Strachan, Stevie Woods and Greg Wallace.