Dodds insists Dons have what it takes to end Gers’ league run

Billy Dodds believes Aberdeen are capable of ending Rangers’ long unbeaten Premiership record.

Rangers have not lost in 22 league games this season – only dropping points in two – and are 19 clear at the top of the table after Saturday’s win over Celtic.

The Dons lost to Steven Gerrard’s side 1-0 at the start of the season and had four goals fired past them at Ibrox in November.

The last team to beat Rangers in league action was Hamilton Accies in March, in a 1-0 away win.

Dodds, who played for both clubs, says Aberdeen are among the teams capable of getting a result against Rangers.

He said: “If there’s any outwith Celtic capable of getting results against Rangers, then it’ s Aberdeen. Celtic will be hoping Aberdeen can claw back two or three points, by drawing or winning the game.

“Aberdeen are one of the clubs – or very few clubs – capable of getting something, even with the disappointing draw against Dundee United,” he said.

“There’s a balance to be struck. Aberdeen can go and press to a certain level – may b e when Rangers have by-kicks – because you can adjust if they pass it out.

“If you press them in open play, they can get past you on the move.

“Don’t sit too deep or Rangers will pick you off. If they get that balance, I think they’ll be fine.

“Aberdeen have got the players to hurt Rangers, but it ’ ll be diffic ult. Rangers haven’t been at their best in the last few games, but they’ve won them. Yo u’ v e got to believe you can get a result against them, or you’re beaten before you go out.

“It’s not being kamikaze – it’s a structure that you know Derek Mcinnes moulds his teams on.”