THERE is nothing quite like losing to Rangers, the club they love to hate more than any other, to stir up discontent among Aberdeen supporters and turn them against their manager.
Yet, when referee Nick Walsh blew the final whistle in the Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden last Sunday evening, Jim Goodwin and his players received a rousing ovation from their thousands of disappointed but proud fans in the stands.
The Pittodrie men might have ended up being beaten 2-1 by their Ibrox rivals after extra-time. However, they had competed well throughout the 120 minutes. Even when they were reduced to 10 men.
