Aberdeen ’s ambitions go beyond third place – they want to be up challenging Celtic and Rangers. The Dons have made an impressive start to the season and go into the international break on a high after Ferguson’s stoppage-time winner in Friday night’s gutsy victory against St Mirren.
Aberdeen are fourth but have two games in hand because of their own previous Covid-19 issues and if they win those then they’d be on the coat-tails of the Old Firm.
The Pittodrie side have been Europa League regulars but over the past two seasons have finished fourth. Making one step up is the minimum requirement.
Ferguson, 21, said: “We always want to be as high in the table as possible and get as close to them as possible.“We know at times they’re going to.
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