The Dons new striker Fraser Hornby talks to RedTV

“It is great to be here.

“It was something that I really wanted to do and when the opportunity came about, I had it in my head that Aberdeen was the place that I could come and show what I was about.

“We had been talking for most of the month about what the best thing for me to do is. I have not been playing as much as I would have liked to have done this season due to a number of circumstances. We had the conversation towards the end of the window and felt going out on loan was the right thing for me to do.

“Coming to Aberdeen was something that I really wanted to do. I want to come and play games and to help the team.

“I spoke to the manager a few days ago and we had a quick conversation. He expressed that I could bring a lot to the team and I didn’t need much persuasion.

“There were other offers in the UK and abroad, but this is the place that I wanted to come to.

“I spoke to a few of the boys that I knew from the Scotland U21’s. I have got a good relationship with a few of the lads here from the Scotland set up. Hopefully I can transfer that form with Scotland to here.

“It helps that I know a few of the boys coming into a new club. It was another factor as to why I wanted to come here. Going into a new team in January can sometimes be quite difficult but I knew by coming here that I would be feeling really comfortable and be settled straight away.

“I have been playing with a lot of the boys for a number of years now. We have built a good bond not just on the pitch but off it as well. We know each other’s games and hopefully that can be a good thing for us.

“Being under pressure to lead the line comes with the role of being a striker. You need to take that responsibility and use it in a positive way, and I think I will be able to do that.

“A lot of people will look at my height and think of me as an old-fashioned target man, but I think I have got a lot more to my game. I like to make runs in behind as well as the ball into my feet. I grew up as a midfield player so having the ball at my feet came naturally to me. I think I can bring a lot to the team.

“I am ready to play tomorrow if I am called upon!”