Greg was the player who spoke to the media ahead of the St Mirren game.

“It’s been a nice little break for the boys to recharging the batteries and we had a good week in Dubai training and getting the legs going again. It was a good trip away and we’ve worked hard since we came back. It’s a big game at the weekend as it’s a cup we really want to do well in. St Mirren are flying as well in their league so it’s going to be a tough game, but we’ve trained all week and we’re more than ready.

“We can only say Dubai has been beneficial in the next few months. It feels like it has been, but performances and results in the next few weeks will determine how good a trip it was.

“It could be a dangerous game. We’re doing well as well so it’s a tie that could be a good game. I feel as if we play to our potential then we should be ok. Jack Ross has done an unbelievable job there. He’s took them from potential relegation to well clear in the league. They’re playing well in the league and scoring lots of goals and playing with lots of confidence, but it’s a game that we need to really focus on. It’s a cup we hope to be lifting at the end of the season. We know it’s going to be a tricky tie and we’ve trained well and more than prepared for it.

“I watched the cup final last year and Aberdeen were really unlucky. I’m sure they hurt for a few weeks after that game and I’m sure that they’ll be wanting to go one better this time around and hopefully lift it. As I say we don’t want to look too far ahead as St Mirren is going to be a tricky game.

“Both teams are doing really well so it’s a game that’s got the potential to be a good one. I would say we’re more than prepared and I’d say I’m more looking forward to it than anything.

“I personally would like to have scored more goals and created more chances. I felt I started to come back to my old self just before the break in December and I thought I was starting to doing well. I think I was one of the boys who didn’t want the break because of the way I was playing. I was getting more involved in the team. I’m starting to slowly get there and hopefully I can show that in the second half of the season.

“The more competition the harder you train as you want to get in the team and feel more motivated that you don’t let your chance slip when you get it. We’ve got four or five wingers now and a lot of attacking options, so you need to make sure when you get that jersey you keep a hold of it. I’ve not even thought about it (my future) and I’ve got five months left here so I’m just focussed on Aberdeen and taking it as it comes in the summer.”