Liverpool loanee Leighton Clarkson had a debut for Aberdeen this afternoon that will be remembered for a long time to come.

All the more remarkable when you consider that he did not arrive in Granite City until late last night to complete his paperwork and medical. And the attacking midfielder only met his new team mates for the first time before the game. The man of the match spoke to Rob MacLean post match for RedTV and told us about that goal:

“The goal was probably one of my best hits. I had one in the first half that I sliced so I thought I was going to take a touch but it sat up so nicely I just had to hit. Thankfully it went in. I knew as soon as it left my foot that it was going in.

“I didn’t know I was going to come on that early but I’m buzzing. I was ready to come on. I knew I was going to come on at some point but I didn’t know it would be that early.

“Hopefully what you have seen is a glimpse of what I can do. Tactically, that will all come in the next week or two as you start building bonds with the players. I just wanted to put my stamp on the game and I think I did that.

“I enjoyed it.

“It was a good first game.

“I have come from quite a possession-based side in Liverpool. That is my game and the manager told me to go out and play my own game. I haven’t trained with any of the lads and only met most of them in the morning at the pre-match meal. I like the style of play and it is going to be about getting used to the players and what they like. Do they prefer to come short or run in behind?

“I went on Liverpool’s pre-season tour but I knew I needed to get out and play football. I have come here because it is a massive club in Scotland. I have known about Aberdeen for years. I thought it was a great opportunity.”