Laszlo and Mowbray move closer to the exit

Another thrilling weekend in the SPL, with much to discuss.

Let's start in Edinburgh, where a seismic event - a goal from Christian Nade (a belter it was too) - couldn't prevent Hearts slumping to defeat against St Johnstone.

After the match, Csaba Laszlo once again seemed to be asking for the sack, although his long-winded manner can disguise criticism under a barrage of chatter. But he wants to "talk to the board", and is clearly complaining about the lack of quality in the squad. Will he walk if he doesn't get support in January?

Hibs were away in Paisley at the weekend, and came back with a point they probably didn't deserve. Is this a team capable of getting results even when playing poorly, or a team that just isn't anywhere near consistent enough to make either of the Old Firm look over their shoulders? Holding onto third is probably the extent of Hibs' league ambition this season.

Motherwell and Aberdeen played out an entertaining, admirably footballing draw, the match given added spice by McGhee's public courting of Jim O'Brien.

Rangers dismissed Kilmarnock and Falkirk got their first win of the season against Hamilton, compressing the bottom of the table even further. With Hearts and Killie both right in it, things could get very tasty indeed down there.

And finally to Tannadice, where Tony Mowbray's grip on the Celtic job seems to be getting more and more tenuous by the week. He's tried criticising his defence, he's dropped different centre-backs to the bench, and nothing's worked. Now, he has tried to defend his team by claiming that, despite losing to the Arabs, there was a "gulf in quality".

Fine, but defending like that will not win the title. Celtic handed Utd the equaliser on a plate, by failing to mark Jon Daly, and the marking was poor for the winner, too.

Unless Mowbray understands that he has to address basics like this, the supporters will become ever more restless over the coming months.

Highlights, as always, on the BBC.