Graeme Shinnie is more than happy to rough people up if it lets Leighton Clarkson sprinkle some magic for Aberdeen.
The Pittodrie captain has been reunited with his creative midfield partner after returning north from Wigan on a permanent basis. The Dons borrowed the duo on loan last season, with both playing a massive part in Barry Robson’s side finishing third to seal guaranteed European group stage football once this campaign gets going.
Shinnie, 31, admits he and Ylber Ramadani are more than happy to do the dirty work so their younger colleague can provide the cutting edge and quality at the top end of the pitch. Clarkson, 21, has made his switch from Liverpool a permanent one as well and Shinnie said: “It is massive because he makes my job a lot easier. He will probably say likewise on the flip side because I will do all the running and give him the ball, then he can do the magic.
