Jimmy Thelin had ‘to go at’ Aberdeen players in build-up to Celtic’s Scottish Cup final clash

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Aberdeen are all that stand between Celtic and a domestic Treble.

The Bhoys have dominated Scotland once again and are hoping to complete a clean sweep of trophies in the Scottish Cup final.

Brendan Rodgers’ side are the favourites for the competition and have been on a hot run of form, but the same can’t be said for Aberdeen.

The Dons have lost their last four games and dropped from what seemed like an inevitable third place finish to fifth and only just securing European football.

For a side that started the season so well, it’s been a drastic fall from grace from Jimmy Thelin’s side, who have felt the full wrath of the Aberdeen boss.

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Aberdeen star reveals Jimmy Thelin outburst before Celtic game

Thelin hasn’t made any excuses about Aberdeen’s form and seems to be losing patience with his own players.

Defender Mats Knoester revealed that the 47-year-old lost his cool behind the scenes, citing the 4-0 loss against Rangers as a game where Thelin really vented his frustrations.

Knoester told the Press and Journal: “He has to go at us if we’re not showing up. I think a manager always has to do that at certain moments.

“It was with the Rangers game (4-0 Ibrox defeat, where he lost his temper). I understand his frustration in that as well – that was my frustration also.”

Mats Knoester already appears to admit defeat to Celtic

Ask anyone who will win this game and everyone will tell you that Celtic will be lifting the trophy at Hampden Park.

Aberdeen are winless in their last 30 games against the Bhoys and although Knoester is trying to be as positive as he can, seems to be echoing the same sentiment as everyone else.

“Yes, we’re not the favourites,” the Dutchman said.

“I understand where it comes from. People think: ‘They played us in the league a few weeks ago, they lost with a score like that and now they go to Hampden for the final. What are the chances?’ you know.

“But it’s a new game. It’s a cup game – a game in itself – and we have to learn from the last game as well.”