Motherwell boss spots key difference in Aberdeen and has say on 10-in-a-row Dons
Stuart Kettlewell has noted a key difference behind Aberdeen's surge in form under the guidance of Jimmy Thelin as they enjoy a 10-match winning streak.
Their latest victory came at the expense of Kettlewell's Motherwell side, with Pape Gueye's brace steering the Dons to a 2-1 victory at Pittodrie, reports the Daily Record.
The Reds have been increasingly tough to beat on their home turf, and the confidence in the Pittodrie stands is growing, and Kettlewell believes Aberdeen will be a tough team to crack this season.
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He commented: "They have quite clearly got their tails up at this moment in time. They won't get carried away on what will come for them over the course of the season.
"The one thing I can comment on is that it felt different at Pittodrie. There was a real positivity. You can tell their players have a belief and a confidence in what they are doing.
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"Winning games of football has that impact on players but I felt it was a more difficult task coming into this game. I didn't see anything differently from what we experienced. I don't think it is going to be an easy place to come."
As the Dons prepare to host Spartans for a chance to advance in the Premier Sports Cup, theres no sign of their momentum waning in a competition they have breezed through so far.
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Meanwhile, Motherwell will have to get past Dundee United on Friday evening if they are to earn a semi-final, and a potential rematch against Aberdeen at Hampden should both sides make it.
Kettlewell concluded with an eye towards the upcoming cup contest: "We start to focus on this cup game that comes on Friday. It is a wee bit of relief from the league action."