Jimmy Thelin admitted Aberdeen plumbed new depths in defeat to Dundee United — however nonetheless has religion his gamers can flip issues round.
His staff stay rooted to the foot of the Premiership desk and are nonetheless awaiting their first league purpose of the season after a 2-0 loss at Tannadice.
It sparked a livid response from travelling followers and Thelin accepts he’s beneath extreme strain forward of Saturday’s journey to Motherwell.
‘We’re all-time low with no wins and no objectives, so the one factor we will do is turn out to be higher,’ stated the Swede.
‘While you signal a contract right here, you’re taking accountability. Everyone seems to be working laborious however they don’t have the efficiency stage proper now.
‘In fact it hurts whenever you see the frustration of the followers. The job is to place a smile on the faces of the followers and really feel this connection.
The writing seems to be on the wall for Jimmy Thelin as Aberdeen are overwhelmed once more
Dons boss Thelin seems to be crestfallen as Aberdeen are overwhelmed 2-0 by Dundee United
Former Dons boss Jim Goodwin is all smiles after his Dundee United facet’s victory
Bert Esselink is hailed by team-mates after scoring United’s second purpose of the night
‘We really feel the identical anger, frustration, however the one option to repair it’s to step up and do a lot better on Saturday. We are able to’t cover.
‘If you find yourself in robust instances, it’s a must to give every thing. We have to present them on Saturday. I’ve robust perception in these gamers.
‘We’re enjoying stiffly now due to the strain however we now have nothing to lose. We now have to seek out a solution, as a supervisor and employees.’
United boss Jim Goodwin, who was sacked by Aberdeen in January 2023, understood the troublesome place Thelin now finds himself in.
‘I do know what the person goes via and I sympathise with any supervisor in that scenario,’ stated Goodwin after objectives from Ivan Dolcek and Bert Esselink moved the Tannadice facet as much as third place within the desk.
‘We have been all speaking about Hibs and David Grey final yr after they have been backside however David discovered a option to get a tune out of the staff.
‘Aberdeen spent a fortune in the summertime, and that’s why I used to be a wee bit nervous coming into this recreation as a result of their run can’t proceed with the standard they’ve. We have been on a little bit of a hiding to nothing however I’m certain Jimmy will respect my concern isn’t Aberdeen.
‘It was most likely our most full efficiency of the season to date.’
