Billy Dodds, a former Rangers striker, believes that a victory for Aberdeen over Celtic this weekend would send a powerful message to the rest of the league. The top two teams are set to clash at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.
Under the management of Jimmy Thelin, Aberdeen has had a fantastic start to the Scottish Premiership season, winning all seven of their matches and sitting level on points with Celtic. Meanwhile, Rangers are trailing behind in third place, five points behind the top two.
Despite this, Philippe Clement’s team has only suffered one defeat this season and recently secured a 2-0 victory against St Johnstone. Dodds stated, “If Aberdeen can pull off a win on Saturday, it would be a significant statement. It shows that Aberdeen is a serious contender this season, ready to challenge at the top of the table.”
He emphasized the tough challenge of playing against the reigning champions at Celtic Park, but also encouraged the Aberdeen players to embrace the opportunity and enjoy the test. Dodds highlighted the team’s improvements this season, particularly in their defensive organization and the support provided to the full backs by midfielders like Graeme Shinnie and Sivert Heltne Nilsen.
Overall, Dodds expressed confidence in Aberdeen’s ability to compete at the highest level and make their mark in the Scottish Premiership.
