Manager Jimmy Thelin spoke to RedTV this week in an extended interview and detailed his vision for the club and how he will try and bring success to Aberdeen.
“I think you saw on my face, what it felt like walking through the front door for the first time as Aberdeen manager. I have been looking forward to it for a long time now and finally I am here. All the people I have met so far have been so nice and I am now really looking forward to the football starting.
“I have already run into a lot of supporters and fans at the airport and now in the city. You can feel the passion they have for the club and the city.
“You can feel the culture when you come to Pittodrie and when people speak about the city and the club. You see people really care about Aberdeen and they are proud. I want to be part of that journey. You can feel the power a football club can be to a society or a city. I’ve run into a lot of supporters and you can feel the passion they have for the club and the city. To be part of that is really nice.
“There is a big history but they are looking forward to creating a new future too and I want to be part of that. You always have to respect the history. However you also have to think about now and keep moving forward. And use this history to keep putting Aberdeen on the spot and be a strong club.
“There’s a lot to do. We’re going through the squad and starting to look at the big picture of the training and some other things. I have Christer and Emir with me and the rest of the staff will arrive on Thursday and I’ve had a lot of chats with Steven.
“First of all, I am really looking forward to meeting all the players. I think it is the most important thing to see them in training and on the training ground. To see how competitive they are, how they manage their emotions, see the skills live. Of course we have a picture already, we have already signed some players, and we have some things to think about. But I am going into it with an open mind to give the players the chance to show themselves. I think we have a clear picture of what we want to do and what we need to do.
“The message to players is, believe in yourself. Believe in us. And give everything from day one.
“We are doing this together and have to dig in, work hard and keep going. For me the atmosphere is already here, a strong togetherness. The trust and the belief in ourselves, that is the most important thing. I am really proud of Aberdeen Football Club and Aberdeen city so it is going to be fine.”
