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‘We need to strengthen’ – Aberdeen fans react to final day mauling by Celtic

Red Army left disappointed by 5-0 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday.

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson during the clash against Celtic. Image: SNS
Aberdeen manager Barry Robson during the clash against Celtic. Image: SNS

Aberdeen were brought back to earth with a bump by a ruthless Celtic as Ange Postecoglou’s side ran out 5-0 winners against the Dons on Saturday.

The Dons secured a third-place finish in midweek but struggled against a rampant Hoops side on the day they received the Premiership trophy.

For some Dons fans the sobering defeat highlighted the work which needs to be done to strengthen the squad this summer.

Enrico Tortolano wrote on Facebook: “Barry has done a fine job taking us to third but a very steep learning curve awaits him next season.

“To give himself a chance he now needs to demand the board back him with quality signings as well as keeping our best loan players and getting rid of those not good enough.

“The squad is way too weak with absolutely no threat on the bench.”

Chris Archibald added: “Forget yesterday. Barry and Steve have did great job since taking over.

“Now they have the summer to get their own players in and rid of more deadwood . Can’t wait see proper Barry Robson team next season.”

Margin of victory highlights gulf between the clubs

Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie tried to rally his team-mates after Celtic opened the scoring. Image: SNS

While thoughts are turning to the next campaign some fans believe Saturday’s defeat illustrates the size of the task facing Dons boss Barry Robson.

On Facebook Graham Wright wrote: “However we played, we shouldn’t judge ourselves against Celtic. They are far superior to everyone in the league, a Champions League budget against the rest of the SPFL.

“If we could beat everyone out with the Old Firm we would always have a successful season.

“It’s not a level playing field against those two so let’s be realistic about our expectations.

“With our budget finishing third is like winning the league.”

Celtic’s Carl Starfelt scores to make it 3-0 against the Dons. Image: SNS.

Michael Jack added: “Yes get Scales on a permanent basis and cannot play against club loaned from not that would have changed the result but almost forty points of a difference.”

Jeff Bruce wrote: “Nothing to report, other than Celtic are bad for our league.”

Finn Froekjaer-Jensen wrote: “Could have been 10… the team has been struggling since the split.

“However, only important issue was ending in third position, and that was achieved.

“So congrats to the team despite an awful game today, where they looked like a team heading for their holidays already.”

 

 

 

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