Frustrated Mcinnes asks for Pittodrie faithful’s help

Derek Mcinnes has told Aberdeen fans they have just as big a role to play as his team in ending their frustrating run.

The Pittodrie faithful have not been slow in voicing their anger at a four-game run without a win.

Mcinnes admitted he felt like booing his own side as they slumped to defeat against St Johnstone on Wednesday but he urged the fans to get behind the Reds when they host Kilmarnock on Saturday looking to clinch a place in the last eight of the William Hill Scottish Cup.

He said those sitting in the stands bare as much responsibility for the success of their team as the players on the pitch. He added: “The frustration comes when we get the stats in. We had more than double the possession of St Johnstone the other night but we’re not being effective with it.

“So the frustration comes when it’s pass, pass, pass but without really laying a glove on the opposition. I think we need to support our players and give them the confidence to perform at their best.

“I’ve been that manager when I was at St Johnstone who came up here and banged on in the team talk about how the nervousness and frustration from the crowd can affect the team performance for Aberdeen.

“I see a bit of that at the minute at home. It’s nothing that can’t be fixed and that a good win tomorrow won’t help.

“The responsibility tomorrow is to play without fear and the fans have got a huge part to play in that. I can’t stress that enough.

“I’ve done more moaning recently than I can remember so when the supporters have that natural feeling to criticise, let’s just stay with the team because my team need help at the moment.

“We have the Red Shed initiative tomorrow, they will be right behind the team, it is important we respond to it.”