Just when it seemed as if the Dons were in a never-ending spiral of despair, the management and players have stepped up to the mark and proved all the doubters wrong.
On the back of a 10-game winless run and five successive defeats, the upcoming fixture list looked a daunting one and had fans wondering where the next points might come.
Stephen Glass and the squad remained defiant and spoke regularly about the high spirits and feelgood factor within Cormack Park.
The chairman was equally bullish, offering unwavering support. But none of that mattered while the results continued to disappoint.
What a difference a week can make.
The narrow victory over Hibernian was crucial. Keeping a clean sheet and outplaying the Easter Road side was a huge lift to everyone, and the team took that on to Ibrox, where they deserved to take full points.
The players clearly didn’t let that affect them and showed great resilience in bouncing back against Hearts to secure another fully merited win.
Now they can look ahead to the next sequence of matches with renewed confidence.
Central to the revival has been Scott Brown, who has been in good form all season, but outstanding in the last few games.
I have noticed comments from fans who were initially less than convinced about the signing of Scott, but who have been won over. I never had such doubts.
I said right from the start that he could be the catalyst for the new-look team, and he has certainly delivered.
The captain is a brilliant professional and brings the winning mentality we needed. I can imagine he is a major driving force on the training pitch and around the club generally.
He has brought that attitude to his performances, and the sight of him scoring at Ibrox, then sliding along on his knees in celebration is one that will live with me.
That may well have been the moment that converted wavering supporters.
I remember some years ago it being suggested that Scott might finish his playing days in central defence.
While he continues to perform a commanding role in midfield, recent matches have proved he is indeed more than capable of performing in a deeper role and, if he continues in that position, the good news for the Dons is that it may well extend his career.
Not that I expect him to consider hanging up his boots any time soon.
If he needed it, the switch to Pittodrie seems to have re-energised him, and Scott is clearly relishing his new role, dictating on the pitch, and being heavily involved in the coaching and tactics alongside Stephen Glass and the management team.
The next stage of the Dons’ recovery comes against a Motherwell side who are currently experiencing the kind of depressing run Aberdeen have just emerged from.
One point from their last five games and with 14 goals conceded, Graham Alexander’s men are in desperate need of a boost.
They have won at Pittodrie in each of the last two seasons, but the Dons cannot afford to let that happen again, and another victory will set them up nicely for a busy end to 2021 following the international break.
Surprise call-ups and omissions in Scotland squad
Steve Clarke’s latest squad threw up only one surprise inclusion, with a call-up for Stoke City striker Jacob Brown.
With Lyndon Dykes suspended for the game in Moldova, Clarke had to find another striker, and I had anticipated either Ross Stewart or Johnny Russell getting the nod.
Brown came from left field, he is not a player most of us have any knowledge of, and it shows the manager continues to cast his selection net far and wide.
That apart, it was good to see Zander Clark getting a well-deserved recall. He won’t play, but is an excellent back-up, and may well be the national keeper in the seasons ahead.
As ever, there was plenty comment about those who missed out, among them the in-form Anthony Ralston and, given the campaign he’s having, I would agree that right now he may be our best bet at right-back.
By this time next week, we will know if the Scots have clinched a play-off place. I certainly hope so, as the prospect of taking something from Denmark is not one I relish.
