Aberdeen attacker Adam Rooney insists he and his team-mates are happy to let actions speak louder than words.
The Dons are level with leaders Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with the champions’ ahead of Derek McInnes’ Reds by virtue of their superior goal difference.
The pressure is building in what has become an exciting league title race but Rooney, who has scored 11 goals in his last 13 games for the Dons, believes his club’s credentials are not in doubt.
He said: “There have been questions asked of us a lot in recent years but we’ve always answered them and we will continue to do so. We know the characters we have in the team.
“We’ve got two more away games which will be tough but we’re looking no further than Inverness on Monday.
“You would have to ask Celtic if they are feeling under pressure, we’re just trying to win games and pick up points.
“We know there are more tough games coming up but hopefully we can keep picking up the wins.”
The Dons had to dig deep to see off a stubborn St Johnstone on Saturday in Perth, with Tommy Wright’s side mustering a stirring comeback by scoring twice in the last 11 minutes to set up a nervous finale. Aberdeen, however, held on to take the points in a 4-3 victory.
Rooney, who scored twice in the win, including an excellent individual goal, was disappointed at the final scoreline but insists his players were worthy winners.
He said: “The two late goals we lost against St Johnstone were disappointing but we played well and deserved to win.
“Regardless of how the game went, we didn’t care, it was all about coming away with the three points. St Johnstone always keep going until the end.
“It was a good result and a good performance. There are no easy games and we had to dig in. Thankfully, we got the win.
“It’s another victory and we’re pleased to keep the unbeaten run going. It’s more than three months since we lost and we want to keep that going.”
On his fine solo effort, he said: “When I got the ball I thought I would use my strengths which are my pace and skill on the ball and would beat three players and score.
“Seriously, I was just taking the ball for a run and then it opened up for me and I was pleased to see it go in the back of the net.”