Aberdeen 4-0 Dundee - Jesper Karlsson scores twice as Dons end six-match goal drought in first win

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Here's how the table looks going into the international break.

Hearts and Celtic are pulling away from the rest, with just four points covering third to 11th.

Next up, it's Scotland v Greece at Hampden on Thursday. That's a real biggie for our World Cup hopes...

Bairns boss happy with reaction

FT: Falkirk 1-1 Rangers

Falkirk manager John McGlynn: "I wanted a reaction to Tynecastle last Saturday [losing 3-0 to Hearts] and the players certainly delivered that.

"I thought we started the game with a great intensity, pressed really, really well, exactly what we wanted to do.

"We know Rangers played on Thursday night in Austria and we knew we had to try and make a mark on the game and I thought we did that, we dominated for 30 minutes or so before we just probably ran out a little bit of steam.

"We let Rangers into the game and they got a little bit of footing and the goal that they scored, from their point of view, is a very, very good goal - it's very difficult to defend.

"At 1-0 down at half-time, I was gutted for the players because they put so much into that but we had the spirit to come back and I'm delighted Henry goes on and scores with an amazing strike.

"We were knocking at the door all day, creating opportunities. We maybe should have taken all three points."

'Competitive grit' gets Celtic over the line

FT: Celtic 3-2 Motherwell

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "Clearly it's a very important win for us. The players showed an unbelievable amount of heart. Playing against a Motherwell team who are unbeaten, you can see why and see how they scored three at Hearts and two here.

"But we showed a real strong mentality today and real competitive grit. Even though we're not at our levels we've shown in the past, you still have to win. The guys coming into the game brought an energy, mentality and fitness to the game.

"It was a really good game, credit to Motherwell. Few teams will come here and try to build the game.

"There's no doubt there's a feeling that isn't quite what I would say is the Celtic feeling. We're nowhere near our level, I can be clear on that. However, while your searching for it and looking to grow and settle players in, it's important you win.

On match-winner Daizen Maeda: "For him and his family it's huge. There's no doubt everything in the summer would have an effect on him. We kept him on because he has that ability in the box. So, so pleased for him.

"For four years he's given everything, his heart and soul to this club. Naturally there was disappointment for him [in the summer] and I totally respect that. He's still turned up and he's working hard every single game. That there is a special feeling for him."

'Gutted' Askou 'can't praise players enough'

FT: Celtic 3-2 Motherwell

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou tells BBC Scotland: "I'm gutted on the players' and fans' behalf. I'm extremely proud of our performances, not just today but the first part of the season. We've come a long way.

"We've had to juggle a bit with the squad, progressing in the cup and getting points in the league. Today we showed up and tried to do it our way and gave it our best shot. We danced a bit on the line and it went the wrong way. That's how it is when you play the best teams.

"I can't praise our players enough. We gave ourselves the opportunity to win today, which not many teams do here. I know we'll grow over the next period.

"I'm not asking them to give the ball to the opposition inside the box, but no matter which style you prefer there will be ball losses. We win a lot from what we do, I think it's obvious. It (Celtic's second goal) was a moment of bad decision-making, which comes sometimes."

Rangers 'need to want more' - Martin

FT: Falkirk 1-1 Rangers

Rangers head coach Russell Martin tells BBC Scotland: "Draws won't do anywhere if you really want to go and win things, so we're frustrated.

"We have to have a desire to score more goals, build on a 1-0 lead and defend our goal. It's a shot from far away that's taken a deflection and gone in the top corner - I didn't feel like they were going to score, so it was going to take something like that.

"We felt like we generated energy and momentum and then didn't kick on, which has been the case a few too many times this season. The performances have improved, there was a lot of good stuff today but it needs to be brilliant, it needs to be top.

"I see a team who are trying very hard, running as hard as they can, a team who played well at times today, defended really well at times, but I think we need to really want more."

Asked once again if he has immediate fears over his position, Martin replies: "It's really difficult when you ask this question, because it's not in my control. What I can control is we need to win more football matches and we need to work harder to do that."

'We have to keep this energy' - Thelin

FT: Aberdeen 4-0 Dundee

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: "I'm so pleased with the performance. The players put in so much hard work in training, and in other games, and didn't get the results or goals.

"We saw some signs against Shakhtar on Thursday night, and also the connection between the fans and the team growing. The energy was back.

"Today, we started the game really well and the connection with the fans was there. They saw the players' effort. That's how we grow stronger.

"The connections in the team are growing. It was important to have a clean sheet today, and be front-footed. We pushed for a victory against Motherwell, and against Shakhtar.

"We have to keep this energy. It's important that when you represent Aberdeen Football Club, you show this energy."

Heavy defeat 'on me', says Pressley

FT: Aberdeen 4-0 Dundee

Dundee head coach Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland: "A really disappointing afternoon. It wasn't for a lack of effort, they ran hard and worked extremely hard out of possession.

"But we just didn't get things right and that's on me. The distances weren't right. We jumped to press at the wrong time and opened ourselves up.

"At times, the gaps between us were enormous and Aberdeen exploited that. Ultimately, as manager, I'm responsible for that.

"Whether it's tactics or the execution, it's on me. That's the reality of it. The players' attitude was good, but we didn't execute what we'd worked towards.

"There were too many things we didn't get right today and on reflection, we were lucky it was only 4-0."

'I've never given up anything in my life'

FT: Falkirk 1-1 Rangers

"Frustrating" is the word from Russell Martin, who admits he "needs to take responsibility" for things that "need to be better".

"The guys who have been here for a quite while are saying that they've been saying the same thing for quite a while, so maybe it's not just about right here and right now," the Rangers head coach tells Sky Sports.

"Ultimately, it's my job to address it because that's too many occasions where it's a toss of a coin if we're going to come out with the ball or not.

"Some stuff was fine, some of the football we played was fine.

"There are a lot of reasons, we're embracing a lot of change, but there are no excuses. The team, ultimately, is a reflection on me and it has to be better and do better so I need to take responsibility and look at that myself.

"I understand some of it. Some of it is more frustrating than others but I have to keep working until I'm told otherwise. I can't control it.

"I've never given up anything in my life and it's always gone pretty well for me.

"You can't just win, sustainably, in my opinion. You have to have a way to win.

"We're building without the results we currently want."

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