Mcinnes tells players to respond after ‘first disappointment’ of the season
Aberdeenbossderekmcinnes has called on his players to channel their European frustration and pick themselves up for tomorrow’s trip to face St Mirren.
The Dons fell to a 2-0 Europa League defeat by Rijeka in Croatia on Thursday in the first leg of the third qualifying round. Aberdeen were containing their hosts until Shay Logan gave away a needless penalty just after the hour to allow Rijeka to go ahead, and the Croatians doubled their lead from long range in the closing stages.
Mcinnes told Red TV: “It’s the first disappointment for this team this year and it’s important we try and respond the right way. We need to pick ourselves up. There was a lot of energy given out there and a lot of tired boys and disappointed boys in the dressingroom but it’s important we use that disappointment and channel it the right way. We want to maintain our league form with a win at St Mirren and then we will concentrate on Rijeka again.”
Jim Goodwin says St Mirren are starting to look like a proper team as he prepares to complete a double swoop for Kyle Mcallister and Calum Waters.
Winger Mcallister, who started his career off with the Buddies, is set to return to Paisley from Derby on a three-year deal. Goodwin has also been desperate to add a left-back to his squad and has now got his wish after agreeing to take his former Alloa player Waters from Kilmarnock on a yearlong loan.
Having now added nine new faces the Irishman is finally feeling optimistic.
He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to now get these two into the building. Both go into the squad for Saturday and we’re starting to look like a proper team.
“I think the squad looks a lot healthier now.”