GORDON Marshall has been appointed as Jim Leighton's replacement as Aberdeen goalkeeping coach.

The former Celtic goalkeeper joins after a four-year spell with Motherwell.

Dons manager Derek McInnes decided to dispense with Leighton's services at the end of last season.

Marshall is the second member of Motherwell's backroom staff to depart this week.

Chief scout Gary Owers has left to become Gateshead assistant manager.