Nicky Devlin prays Aberdeen can end 35 YEARS of heartache as he hopes Elgin win can be a catalyst for Scottish Cup charge

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Nicky Devlin is praying victory at Elgin will spark a revival that carries Aberdeen to a first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years.But the defender knows that depends on getting the Dons’ dismal league form back on track at Pittodrie this Saturday.

Shayden Morris and a Duk double finally saw off the League Two promotion pushers for a first win in 13 games. Not that Jimmy Thelin’s men have struggled against lower league teams, scoring 23 goals and conceding just one in seven cup ties this term.

It’s a dramatic slump in form against Premiership rivals that remains concerning ahead of St Mirren’s weekend visit. That’s why Devlin’s desperate to beat the Buddies to clinch back-to-back wins for the first time since October.

Only then will someone who has lost a final and two semis since joining Aberdeen, believe this season can still have a silver lining.He said: “Every competition since I’ve been here, we’ve reached the semi-finals minimum.