Wed May 31, 2023 11:58 am
Barry Robson believes his Aberdeen players can draw pride from the feats of the Gothenburg Greats as they bid to take a big step towards sealing third place in the cinch Premiership by beating Hibernian this weekend.Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of the Dons famous Cup Winners Cup triumph over Real Madrid in Sweden and the achievement of Sir Alex Ferguson and his players Jonas Siegenthaler Jersey will be honoured during Saturdays match at Pittodrie, which comes a day after the triumphant squad are due to be handed the Freedom of the City.Im not sure how much it will help but its more just the pride John Carlson Jersey in the city, said Robson, when asked what impact the celebrations this week can have on his team.My dad, my uncles, my friends in Aberdeen, we all know the great team, the great manager.Some of the players here will speak about it but they wont have been born at that time. Its more a pride weve got as a club and a city in the team.Does it feel like youre under pre sure playing when the Gothenburg Greats are there? No, its Tom Wilson Jersey a lot of pride youve got.I know Neil Simpson, I work with him every day, I wind him up every day, Gordon Strachan was my manager (at Celtic and Middlesbrough), and Alex McLeish gave me my debut for Scotland.So theyre really good guys who Christian Djoos Jersey I actually know. They deserve everything they get. They brought so much to the club and the city and it will never be forgotten.Robson was speaking on Wednesday after being named Premiership manager of the month for April, the second time in succe sion he has landed the award. His side won all four games last month and are currently five points clear in third place.Its pleasing, weve been winning games, he said. You never get carried away in this game. A lot of hard work has gone on with Dennis Maruk Jersey a lot of the staff, thats everybody right through the club.Its a prize for them. Well done to the players and staff but we move on and try to win again at the weekend.