Sport nationBarry Robson: Aberdeen Can’t Control Games at Celtic Park, But Can Exploit Transitions
Aberdeen’s interim manager Barry Robson has acknowledged that controlling games at Celtic Park is impossible for his team. After Aberdeen’s 2-2 draw against Celtic, Robson emphasized the importance of being aggressive and picking the right moments to exploit Celtic’s vulnerabilities.
“You will never control it, as a team like Aberdeen going there,” Robson said. “You are never going to go to get 60% possession, it’s never going to happen. But how aggressive are you in the transition? Can you pick the right moments and expose them? And Aberdeen did it perfectly.”
Aberdeen’s game plan worked, as they came back from a two-goal deficit to earn a valuable point. Robson’s tactics and the team’s execution were praised by Jimmy Thelin, Aberdeen’s new manager.
Thelin highlighted the difficulty of facing Celtic and the electric atmosphere at Parkhead. “It was an amazing atmosphere,” he said. “It was a really emotional game. We said at half-time, we have to calm down a little and come back to our strategy.”
The result has significant implications for the Scottish Premiership title race. Aberdeen’s resilience and clever tactics have made them a credible challenger to Celtic’s dominance.
As the season unfolds, Robson’s and Thelin’s strategies will be crucial in determining Aberdeen’s success. Their ability to adapt and exploit weaknesses will be tested, particularly against top opponents like Celtic.
The draw has also opened up the title race, with Rangers now six points behind the top two after their defeat to Kilmarnock. The Scottish Premiership is shaping up to be an exciting and unpredictable contest.
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Amina Umar
