Aberdeen Captain Graeme Shinnie Delivers Scathing Verdict on Celtic Drubbing
Aberdeen’s impressive 16-game unbeaten run under Jimmy Thelin came crashing down on Saturday, as Celtic inflicted a humiliating 6-0 defeat in the Premier Sports Cup semifinal. Dons captain Graeme Shinnie has candidly assessed the thrashing, labeling it a “massive bump in the road.”
A Brutal Reality Check
Shinnie’s honest appraisal acknowledged Aberdeen’s dismal performance. “We just didn’t turn up at all. It wasn’t good enough, Celtic were very good on the day and we weren’t… We didn’t get near them, we didn’t have enough resilience, and the goals were really poor.”
A Call to Action
The skipper emphasized the importance of learning from the defeat and swiftly rebounding. “This will hurt for a few days, but once you get over it, it’s about moving on… We’re in a strong position in the league. We have to focus on that now and learn from this.”
Identifying Weaknesses
Shinnie pinpointed areas requiring improvement, including resilience and defensive solidity. “We have to be more resilient, roll our sleeves up, and fight more… If you let Celtic dictate the play and do what they want, they’ll punish you – and they did.”
Regrouping and Refocusing
With the league campaign looming, Shinnie urged his teammates to regroup and refocus. “It’s important we reflect on it, draw a line under it, and move on to next Saturday… We have to react to it.”
Manager’s Perspective
Thelin shared Shinnie’s sentiments, describing the defeat as a “bump in the road.” The Swedish manager remains confident in his team’s ability to bounce back.
Aberdeen will seek to rediscover their form in their next outing, aiming to prove Saturday’s drubbing was merely a blip on their otherwise impressive season.
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