These days it’s normal that you can look at all six Premiership matches this weekend and make a case for the fact that at least one manager in each of them is under particular pressure.

Probably partly from Tannadice, where Dundee United host Ross County after both earned creditable away draws last time out.

Simo Valakari heads to Motherwell on Saturday with no worries about his job, but the Finn will be keen to avoid a third successive defeat which would damage the feel-good factor that accompanied his departure from Riga to become manager of St Johnstone this month last.

Likewise, and at the same time, Dundee arrive at Pittodrie, where Jimmy Thelin faces the first test of his ability to lead Aberdeen out of a major disappointment following their 16-match unbeaten run since the Swede’s arrival from Elfsborg. hands of Celtic at Hampden.

Dundee’s comeback from two goals down to beat Kilmarnock 3-2 last weekend will not have helped Derek McInnes maintain his position as the bookies’ favorite to be the next Rangers manager should Clement lose his job.

Shortly after McInnes looks to improve his CV against Celtic on Sunday, Clement will hope to build on Sunday’s League Cup semi-final victory over Motherwell and Thursday’s creditable draw against Olympiakos at the Piraeus – and further dispel rumors of a crisis at Ibrox.

However, perhaps the most unique challenge facing a manager comes at Easter Road on Saturday, when Stephen Robinson looks to avoid a fourth successive away defeat with a St Mirren side coming to terms with their latest off-field misdemeanors .

After parting ways with defender Shaun Rooney following an assault charge, they this week ended the loan of Kevin van Veen from Groningen after the striker appeared in court on domestic violence charges, while left back Jaden Brown awaits sentence for driving offences.

Visiting a bottom of the table Hibs side with head coach David Gray under pressure after a six-game winless run could be a welcome relief given they have won on both of their visits to Paisley this season last.