Graeme Shinnie in Aberdeen trophy declaration as returning star looks to overcome lingering Pittodrie 'bugbear'

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Graeme Shinnie sealed his return to Aberdeen and admits he’s desperate to take a trophy to Pittodrie at the second time of asking.The former captain completed his loan from Wigan for the season last night along with midfielder Patrik Myslovic who comes in on a similar deal from MSK Zilina, although there is also an option to purchase come the summer.

Shinnie, who won the Scottish Cup with Inverness, admitted it was a major frustration that after three finals he never lifted a cup with the Dons and is looking to try and do it this time around.The 31-year-old is likely to make his debut at home to St Johnstone and can then look forward to next weekend’s League Cup semi-final clash with Rangers.

The midfielder said: “I’m looking forward to trying to fight my way into the team because I haven’t played since before the World Cup break.“Just to get out on the pitch would be good for me.

Another reason I came back is that I have missed these semi-finals and trips to Hampden. We had many of them but unfortunately we didn’t go the full way which was a bugbear of mine."I am looking to try and win the trophy.