Between Thursday and Saturday we had 16 Scottish Cup fourth round ties with plenty of intriguing action with some Premiership clubs struggling. Hibs edged past Cove Rangers and likewise Dundee at Dumbarton. Then there was St Johnstone who lost to fourth tier opposition in Kelty Hearts, piling on the misery at McDiarmid Park and increasing the pressure on Callum Davidson.
Yet, by the time of the fifth round draw there were 10 sides from the top tier in the hat with those games to take place next month.
The action doesn't stop there with a full midweek fixture card in the Premiership with St Mirren hosting Aberdeen on Tuesday before five further matches on Wednesday, including Celtic’s trip to Tynecastle to face Hearts. It is the first of three rounds of games across the week as the top-flight plays catch-up after the rescheduling of the winter break.
Away from the pitch, a week today will see the close of the January transfer window. Plenty of business was done in the first couple of weeks of the window before a lull. Expect transfer activity to pick up across the next seven days as clubs try to get the players they want and need in the door with others departing to make room.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest transfer news and speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.
5. Rangers in Aribo boost
Rangers have been handed a huge boost for their upcoming match with rivals Celtic. Midfield star Joe Aribo will return to the club after Nigeria were knocked out of the African Cup of Nations. The Ibrox side have games against Livingston and Ross County before they play Celtic at Parkhead on February 2. (Various) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Celtic injury blow
Celtic could be without Callum McGregor for two months. The team’s captain suffered a nasty injury in the Scottish Cup tie with Alloa Athletic with fears he has fractured his cheekbone. Ange Postecoglou revealed in the aftermath the influential midfielder was the injury the club are most concerned about. (Daily Record) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
7. Goldson linked with duo
English Championship duo West Brom and Nottingham Forest are chasing Rangers centre-back Connor Goldson. The Englishman is out of contract at the end of the season with little sign of a new deal forthcoming. The Ibrox side have already signed up Hearts star John Souttar for next season. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. Aberdeen consider Johnston move
Aberdeen are eyeing up a move for Celtic star Mikey Johnston. The Dons are keen to add options in the final third and see the Parkhead winger as a possible option. Since returning from injury the 22-year-old has been a bit-part player, making 18 appearances, most from the bench. (Daily Record) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group