Amoo: Jags in top gear for Pitt stop at Aberdeen
DAVID AMOO is adamant that Partick Thistle won’t be daunted by the trip to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup quarter-final.
And he reckons their 1-0 win over St Johnstone proves they are a match for anyone on the road.
The Jags earned an impressive victory in Perth thanks to Adam Barton’s first-half strike at the weekend, and Amoo believes they have what it takes to shock the Dons and make it to Hampden.
“We’re delighted to be through, it’s a tough place to go to St Johnstone and we had a few injuries as well, so all things considered it was a really good win,” Amoo said.
“The draw probably could have been kinder, but I feel like we’ve played well in Aberdeen recently too without getting our rewards, so we’re due a good result against them.
“It’s an opportunity to go up there and have a real go. We have nothing to lose. It’s a massive incentive to play at Hampden in the semis and we think we can do well.”
The closing stages of the match could have been more comfortable for Thistle had Saints keeper Zander Clark not denied Amoo what looked a certain goal with a stunning reaction save.
“I was gutted,” said Amoo. “I was looking right behind the ball and I thought it was in, but then the keeper just clawed it away so I was disappointed not to get on the scoresheet.”
Amoo has come back into the side in recent weeks after finding his first-team chances limited for a spell, and he is looking to make the most of his opportunity.
His contract at Firhill is up at the end of the season, and he is keen to catch his manager’s eye so he might earn an extended stay at a club he has grown to love.
“I know it’s a cliché, but I’m just trying to take it one game at a time,” he said. “We have really good players in my position and everyone has done well when given their chance.
“I would definitely be interested in staying. You’ve just got to play the games, do the best you ou can, and fingers ngers crossed ossed you impress. mpress. Butut we’ll seeee what happens.”appens.”