Ryan McLaughlin joined the Dons over the weekend on loan. His paperwork was completed this lunchtime when international clearance came through.

Ryan travelled from Liverpool on Friday night to meet up with his new team mates. He then took in the Aberdeen v Partick game in Glasgow. After the game Ryan spoke to RedTV and also www.afc.co.uk

“It is great to be here. I have heard a lot about the club from Niall (McGinn) and Danny (Ward) and heard a lot of good things from them. I just can’t wait to get started.

“I moved to Liverpool when I was as about 16 from Belfast. I have come through the ranks of the Liverpool Youth Academy playing youth football at various age groups. I went out on loan to Barnsley and that was my first taste of first team action. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I really enjoyed playing first team football, it is very different to youth football. 

“I have had a few injury problems for a while but touchwood those problems are now behind me.

“As I say I can’t wait to get started and to get going in the SPFL. I am coming in at a great time. Five wins from five games is a fantastic start. Hopefully I can add something to the squad and the team keep doing well.

“I am a right back. I can be very attacking so sometimes I have been played as a winger. But my main position is right back and when you are playing in that position first and foremost you need to be able to defend. I want to be seen as a good defender and get clean sheets. If I can also get forward and get assists then that is a bonus.

“From watching the game against Partick Thistle I can see that the full backs are encouraged to get forward and also we like to keep the ball. That will certainly suit my style of play. I can see that there are a lot of talented players at Aberdeen. There are a lot of players who like to get on the ball.

“I was also really impressed with the Aberdeen support. It was something the boys spoke to me about before the game. To take 2,500 to an away game is very impressive.

“I have only been with the lads for a very short time but it feels like I know them all already. Being good friends with a couple of the lads obviously helps but all the players have made me very welcome in the dressing room.

“I am away now on International duty but looking forward to meeting up with the lads again. I am looking forward to getting settled in, getting my head down and working hard in training.  And then preparing for our next match which is the big one against Celtic.”