Big changes needed to revive Dons’ fortunes

ROSS McCrorie admits big changes are imperative this summer if Aberdeen are to revive their fortunes after finishing in the bottom six.

McCrorie admits they have fallen short this season and said recently-installed manager Jim Goodwin is correct to be plotting a major recruitment drive.

He said: “The club needs big changes. It’s been evident this season with our standing in the table.

“Big changes are bound to happen, especially when a big club like Aberdeen is not performing to the standard.

“The gaffer will bring his own players in over the summer and we’ll be ready to go next season.

“We just need to try and finish this season off as high as we can in the table.

“By the time next season comes round, we need to be aiming high and do a lot better than we have this season.”

Aberdeen visit a Hibs side today that has endured a similarly demoralising campaign.

The Hibees finished third last term, one place above the Dons, as both teams qualified for Europe this weekend but find themselves locking horns in a meaningless bottom-six fixture at Easter Road.

“Hibs will be disappointed with their season as well, just as we are,” said McCrorie.

“Both of us were aiming high but neither team has been near the standards we set in the previous season.

“Last season we were close to each other in the table (in the top four) but it’s a different situation this season.”