Craig Palmer laughed off suggestions he’d be lined up for the vacant Aberdeen job after his resilient Arthurlie side toppled Darvel.
But he insists every Premier Division team will be taking his side seriously now after they overturned a two-goal deficit to secure a stunning 3-2 win against Mick Kennedy’s Scottish Cup heroes.
Much like Darvel against the Dons last Monday night, few gave the Barrhead club much chance of upsetting the then top-flight leaders on Saturday afternoon at Dunterlie Park.
But despite going into the break two goals behind, Arthurlie rallied superbly to take all three points thanks to a clinical quick-fire brace from Dale Simeon and a powerful Ryan McGregor header.
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