Hedges is still Glass half-full despite heroics
STEPHEN GLASS praised Ryan Hedges but admitted his Aberdeen man of the match was disappointed he didn’t net a hat-trick against Livingston.
The Dons are now level on points with sixth-placed Hibs after this Pittodrie win.
Hedges’ strike and David Bates first goal for Aberdeen got them back to winning ways after three defeats on the bounce.
Glass, when asked about Hedges’ contract talks, said: “We’re trying, you can take a horse to water…
“He was good but disappointed he didn’t get two or three goals.
“He was in good positions and if you take the goalkeeper out, the net would be bursting.”
Glass knows it is important now to build with another win against St Mirren.
He said: “It was as comfortable as you can be against Livingston.
“In the first half we were excellent but when you go in only a goal up, it’s always dangerous.
“The way we started the second half wasn’t great but when they went down to 10 men, it did feel comfortable.
“But you are always on edge with the run we have been on.
“Anytime they get free-kicks and corners they are dangerous and you have to be on your guard. But the boys
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defended brilliantly when they had to and we are pleased with the night’s work.
“We were aiming to take six points this week and we’ve got the first three. We are looking to finish it off.”
Glass watched the game from the stands after accepting a onematch ban.
He said: “It was frustrating but I was more controlled. I was close enough to give information but Allan Russell and Henry Apaloo were there.
“We know what’s there for us if we can go and win games. I know what’s there if we don’t.”
Frustrated Lions gaffer Davie Martindale questioned ref Craig Napier’s call to send off Jackson Longridge.
He claims the leftback was actually kicked by Hedges for the second booking.
He said: “I didn’t think it was a yellow at the time and I’m even more sure after watching it back. Hedges cleared the ball and kicked Jackson on the calf.
“The ref was pulling his card out from the start from the way he ran over. It was an extremely, extremely, extremely soft second yellow card. Then the game was done. I can’t appeal. If [Funso] Ojo can’t get his yellow at Dundee United overturned, I’ve no chance!”