Aberdeen hope to get fired up in Fife for Sunday's League Cup final
Tuesday 22 November 2016 18:42, UK
Aberdeen are following the same preparations for this week's League Cup final that they used ahead of their successful campaign in 2014.
The Dons claimed the trophy two years ago after a penalty shoot-out against Inverness having spent time in St Andrew's in the build-up to the game.
Derek McInnes and his squad are heading down the A96 to the Kingdom of Fife again this week as he looks to plot a win over Celtic at Hampden Park on Sunday.
Assistant coach Tony Docherty told the Evening Express: "It's the ideal place to go for our final preparations.
"It's good to be working in our own wee bubble, away from all the cup fever that is building up back in Aberdeen.
"Don't get me wrong, we are delighted to have that, a week when our fans can prepare for what we hope is going to be another day to remember at Hampden.
"But it is better for us to prepare for it in private, away from the glare of the public eye."
While the players will be working on their drills and formations for the weekend showdown, they will also take the time to cast a watchful eye over their opponents from afar.
Docherty added: "We will watch Celtic's game against Barcelona (on Wednesday) together and spend every moment possible ensuring the players are ready for the task of trying to beat them on Sunday.
"We found when we went there in 2014 that facilities at St Andrews were ideal for our needs. Hopefully, doing our build-up there again will ensure the same successful outcome."
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