Derek McInnes admits he wasn't happy with how his side went about their work last season and has demanded more from his players - starting with Saturday's powder keg season opener with Rangers.
The Dons finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership after the season was decided on average points with Motherwell pipping them to their expected third spot.
Demanding fans chanted for manager to go in January after a flat 0-0 home draw against St Mirren as the team struggled when top scorer Sam Cosgrove went off the boil after the winter break.
And McInnes has revealed he also wasn't happy with what he saw from his side at times, demanding more conviction in the season ahead.
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