In this week’s RedMatchday there is a feature length interview with skipper Ryan Jack:

…“We have had some time to reflect on the result against Motherwell due to the international break. We were very disappointed, there is no denying that. We want to win every game of course, but we knew the importance of the Motherwell match. We wanted to go on an unbeaten run until the end of the season so we could get some real momentum going but we did not manage it.

… “It is part and parcel of football. We understand how frustrated the fans were but it is important that they know how much it means to us as well. A result like that really gets us down as well, but then you have to respond, and you can’t do that if your chin is on the floor.

… “I said after the game to the press that during the match, we felt comfortable. We did not feel like we were struggling or under any real pressure. They did not really have many chances whilst at the other end we were still creating opportunities. It felt like we were going to score again and we very nearly did when Simon hit the bar. Then all of a sudden we had a five minute spell of madness when we lost our way and landed up conceding the goals and Barry got sent off.

… “We will not give up though. There are still seven games to go and I still think there are a few twists and turns to come. We just need to worry about ourselves, keep working hard and see what happens.

… “I have seen some stuff during the season where people have said Aberdeen can’t handle this and can’t handle that, the players are not together. That is so far from the truth. Everyone is together. We have a great team spirit. The boys are amongst each other every day and we love coming into work. We have to keep showing that togetherness on the pitch. We have won a lot of close games this season and we have also done well in big games too. Ahead of both the Celtic home games, there was a lot pressure put on us but we delivered.

… “I have played here when we were in the bottom six, even in trouble at the bottom end of the table, playing in front of low crowds with no atmosphere, basically playing for nothing. Maybe in previous seasons the boys have been starting to think about where they are going on their holidays and counting down the days until the summer.

… “Now it is completely different. We are in Europe already, we are in the top six, we are going into almost every game with people expecting us to win. Even when we play Celtic, we feel that we can get a result. It just shows how far we have come. I promise you, I would much rather have the pressure now of fighting at the top end of the table and the pressure of being expected to win every week.

Also: Shay Logan, Kenny McLean, Derek McInnes, Danny Rogers, Robbie Mutch, Scott McKenna; plus all the usual features and articles.

RedMatchday Magazine is the programme of the year for season 2015/16. It is available to buy in and around the ground from the sellers plus it is available from the AFC Club Shop. You can also purchase a copy online by clicking here

RedMatchday Magazine is the programme of the year for season 2015/16. It is available to buy in and around the ground from the sellers plus it is available from the AFC Club Shop. You can also purchase a copy online by clicking here