Jimmy Thelin refuses to change tune as Aberdeen boss makes ‘strong team’ claim after Celtic defeat

Dons manager happy with performance but not result Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin was not changing his tune after his side suffered defeat at Pittodrie for the first time under him. The measured Swede praised his team for pushing Celtic so hard in the 1-0 loss and stressed that he was still not minded to consult the league table. If he did, it would show his side trailing seven points behind Brendan Rodgers’ team, who have a game in hand. Aberdeen have now dropped ten points in their last four outings but now have consecutive home game games against St Johnstone and Hibs. “We pushed it to the limit,” said Thelin. “We were competitive and looked a strong team. I’m happy with the performance but not the result. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin with captain Graeme Shinnie after the 1-0 loss to Celtic at Pittodrie. (Photo...