Stage One: Finish Second. For The Cash. And For An Easier Route To The Europa League Groups.
Don’t laugh now, that’s what the first stage goal is.
An easier route to the Europa League Groups and the vast fortune of £2 million the SPFL bestows upon also-rans.
First up, the goal of finishing second is realistic, because Aberdeen are managed by one of the dumbest men in football, an abject coward who’s team seems incapable of winning when it really matters. I think second is something that they could accomplish because of McInnes.
The danger might be Hibs, who are playing well and unlike Aberdeen have no fear of Ibrox having won their twice.
Of course, none of this speaks to the possibility that Murty feels so undermined by King’s statement yesterday that he folds the hand, or that the team realises they don’t have to play for him or prove their futures to him because he soon won’t be around.
In that scenario, a fourth place finish can’t be ruled out, which would send that club into summer meltdown.
Wouldn’t it be lovely?
Of those currently at the club, some will smell weakness on Murty and blood in the air. Kenny Miller in particular might have ideas; this is his third shot at moving into position for the manager’s job. We wish him all the luck in the world, of course.
As to their second reason for wanting the second spot, an easier path to the Europa League groups … try not to laugh too much. I am busting a gut, it’s true, but then I’m also watching Dave Chappelle, so I have a ready excuse. The simple truth, as we all know, is that their fans will see UFO’s before they see European group stage football.