Shinnie is well aware of Aberdeen’s status as massive underdogs going into the match at Hampden. A record of 30 games without a win over Celtic. An aggregate seasonal scoreline of 19-4 between them. A 6-0 mauling in the League Cup semi-final meeting earlier this term. The facts are there as reference for the detractors....
Rewind a few months and there was little anxiety over Ross County’s Premiership status. They had a clear identity, claimed some decent scalps and seemed secure enough in mid-table. As recently as early March they occupied eighth place, seven points clear of the bottom two and 10 ahead of St Johnstone at the foot of...