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It can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what the Dons require, simply because it is sometimes difficult to fathom what Derek Mcinnes is trying to do in terms of system, style of play and general identity.

In the most recent draw with Hibernian Mcinnes flitted between systems with Graeme Shinnie playing as a fullback, a wing-back and a centre midfielder. It is certainly not the first time Mcinnes has tinkered, and it won’t be the last. Aberdeen finished the game with Shay Logan stationed at left-back.

The team are generally more competitive when Shinnie is in the middle of the park so the glaring position which requires improvement is left-back, especially if that player falls into the modern day full-back category. Added creativity in the final third wouldn’t go amiss either.