Peter Pawlett is full of respect for his opponents from New Douglas Park
Aberdeen midfielder Peter Pawlett is not surprised to see Hamilton top the table after doing his homework on the Accies.
Pawlett said: “It will be a very good test for us. They are flying high at the moment and deserve to be where they are in the league. We are looking forward to playing top-of-the-league opponents.
“I have watched them a few times and they play with great energy and great enthusiasm. They all work hard off the ball and make it difficult for you to play.
“So I am not surprised they are up there. They are a very good side and it will be a difficult game for us.”
Another difficulty for the Dons will be the artificial surface at New Douglas Park.
Although Aberdeen won 2-0 on plastic in their first away game of the league campaign, against Kilmarnock, Pawlett confessed he did not find it a pleasant experience.
“We played Kilmarnock earlier in the season and I didn’t particularly enjoy it but a lot of the teams have it now and we need to adapt to it,” he said.
“It will be different but growing up as a youngster now you play on those types of pitches all the time.
“I think there will be a few stiff lads on Saturday morning but I think we’ll be okay.”
Aberdeen midfielder Peter Pawlett relishing Hamilton test
