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Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes urges support to be in full voice against Hibs

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes believes the Dons can cope if Motherwell employ a physical approach.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes believes the Dons can cope if Motherwell employ a physical approach.

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has called on the Dons supporters to fill Pittodrie and roar the team on to a second-place finish.

The Dons face a season-defining week to end the season as they bid to secure the runners-up spot in the Premiership.

Home victories against Hibs on Saturday and Rangers on Tuesday would secure that coveted second spot for a fourth season in a row, with a trip to champions Celtic a fitting finale to the season at Parkhead a week on Sunday.

McInnes has called on the Aberdeen supporters to play their part by filling Pittodrie.

He said: “Everyone expected Celtic and Rangers to take the top two spots – and they should do with the resources they have – but Hibs and ourselves are trying our best to upset the odds.

“By beating Hearts, the Hibs game has become even more important. I expect Pittodrie to be full and the players will be bursting to play their part.

“With a big crowd behind us, hopefully we can do the business and pick up another three points.”

McInnes has been impressed by Hibs’ strong finish to the season under manager Neil Lennon but he knows a win for his side this weekend will put the Dons in a strong position.

He said: “The concept of the top six is working this season as we’re getting fantastic games and it has been a positive for the league.

“We’re looking forward to the final three games and we’re looking forward to a cracker against Hibs.

“We’ve beaten them a couple of times but they beat us at Easter Road and are in good form, so it should be a great game.”

The Aberdeen manager was pleased to see his side beat Hearts comprehensively at Pittodrie on Friday to move three points clear in second and he has called for a repeat on Saturday.

McInnes will have to make one enforced change as Kenny McLean misses the game due to suspension but the Dons boss believes his attacking players can fill the void.

He said: “Our intensity against Hearts was terrific from the first minute.

“We played intelligently with Niall McGinn and Gary Mackay-Steven getting wide and stretching the opposition. It was key in a deserved three points. Hopefully they can play their part again.”