Aberdeen side dubbed the ‘nearly men’ after finishing second to Rangers in every competition 28 years ago.Twelve months later they split the Old Firm again, ending the season runners-up to Walter Smith’s rampant Gers side as Celtic continued to toil way behind their rivals.That was the minimum standard accepted under Willie Miller as the Dons legend strived to recreate the glory years he enjoyed at Pittodrie as a player under Alex Ferguson.Almost three decades on and the Dons have second spot in their sights again - at least if the soundbites coming out of the Pittodrie dressing room are anything to go by.Twice in recent weeks an Aberdeen player has insisted they can finish above Celtic and snatch the second Champions League spot - only to.
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