Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits he didn't want to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-final and reckons Derek McInnes probably feels the same way.
14.02.2020 - 21:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has explained his decision to drop Sam Cosgrove - and hinted that Curtis Main could lead the line against Celtic.
The Dons ended a run of give games without a goal as they beat Hamilton 3-1 on Tuesday, with top-scorer Cosgrove dropped from the starting XI.
But the Aberdeen boss insisted that doesn't mean he was unhappy with the striker, who he simply felt needed a rest.
McInnes said: "In fairness to Sam, Sam has carried that burden for a while.
"When you have a
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