Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes was thrilled to see his players stop their losing streak as they booked a Betfred Cup quarter-final tie away to Hearts by eliminating Dundee after extra-time at Dens Park.
Sam Cosgrove clinched Aberdeen’s place in the quarter-final of the Betfred Cup thanks to his extra-time winner against Dundee at Dens Park.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has told his players they must learn lessons from their European exit and improve quickly.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes admits a Betfred Cup response is vital following their European disappointment.
Ten-man Aberdeen crashed out of Europa League at the third qualifying round for the fifth time in six years after being comfortably beaten by Croatian side HNK Rijeka, who won both legs of the tie 2-0.
Aberdeen have been dealt a major blow after top scorer Sam Cosgrove was ruled out of their Europa League showdown with Rijeka.
Derek McInnes felt referee Steven McLean had strayed from new guidelines when he failed to award Aberdeen a penalty in their 1-0 loss at St Mirren.
Ilkay Durmus’ first-half goal handed St Mirren their first league win over Aberdeen for eight years.
Goalkeeper Joe Lewis is confident Aberdeen can find their attacking edge ahead of a big week for the club.
New St Mirren signings Kyle McAllister and Calum Waters go straight into Jim Goodwin’s squad for Saturday’s clash with Aberdeen.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has called on his players to channel their European frustration and pick themselves up for Sunday’s trip to face St Mirren.