Peter Leven on the 'confidence' Aberdeen FC can take in Celtic showdown as he hypes up Scottish Cup dream

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Stepping into the Aberdeen manager’s job has given Peter Leven sleepless nights but now he is dreaming of Scottish Cup glory.The interim boss, who will remain in charge until Jimmy Thelin comes in over the summer, takes the Dons to Hampden tomorrow looking to come out on top in their Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden with Celtic.

The bookmakers’ odds are stacked firmly against Aberdeen but they go into this game full of confidence, on the back of a four game unbeaten run.They have had a disappointing Premiership campaign but their cup assaults is where they have come to life, with a Viaplay Cup final appearance along with some morale-boosting displays in the Europa Conference League group stage.

Leven also has form as he took charge for the first time against Celtic and managed to come out with a well-deserved Pittodrie point.It has been 34 years since Aberdeen last lifted the cup.

Could it provide Aberdeen and Leven with a silver-lining to this, so far, disappointing season? “There is a big prize there as it is the Scottish Cup,” Leven stated. “I have said that to the boys that are not familiar with it, that it is a huge trophy in Scottish football to win.“It is two games.