Stephen Robinson proud of battling Aberdeen as boss reckons spirited Rangers display sent message to cynics

Robinson's side came up short against Rangers but the boss says the performance was much more like it from his men…

By Scott McDermott · Daily Record

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:49 PM

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Stephen Robinson praised Aberdeen's character and resilience despite a 1-0 Premier Sports Cup semi-final loss to Rangers.
Rangers secured a place in the December 13 final courtesy of a late winner from Ryan Naderi.
Robinson singled out young defender Jack Milne and Nicky Devlin for their strong performances amid heavy squad injuries.

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Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson expressed pride in his side's spirited display despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. A late goal from Ryan Naderi secured victory for Derek McInnes' side, but Robinson commended his squad for showing grit, work ethic, and character in the face of pre-match criticism.

Robinson highlighted the defensive efforts of Jack Milne and Nicky Devlin amid an ongoing injury crisis. However, Aberdeen suffered further setbacks during the match, with Emmanuel Gyamfi and Brad Lyons both picking up injuries.

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