‘Well boss Stuart McCall says his squad will go into tomorrow’s match at Pittodrie full of confidence after a recent good run of away form.
The Fir Parkers have won every match on the road since the 4th Round draw was made but that record will be tested to the max against a rejuvenated Dons side.
Craig Brown’s side are within touching distance of the top of the table and have improved dramatically in recent months.
The previous encounter ended 3-3 with the home side scoring twice late on to nab a draw. McCall is certain his side is eager to put that right.
[pullquote]We’re going in full of confidence although it is a tough tie for both of us.[/pullquote]
He told the gathered press at the weekly Press Conference: “We have a tough draw; when it came out we thought it wasn’t the best but likewise Aberdeen probably thought that too.
“The last three times we’ve played at Pittodrie we’ve won twice 2-1 and really threw it away when we were 3-1 up and played really well. Having said that, that would take something away from Aberdeen as they came back and fought hard to make it three each.
“We’re going in full of confidence although it is a tough tie for both of us. If you ask Aberdeen fans they’ll probably say they’re having a good season yet if you ask Motherwell fans, they’ll say we’re having an iffy season even though we are level with them, almost have the same goal difference and they have a far bigger squad.
“I read Craig (Brown) in the papers saying they have eight or nine injuries although half of them will probably play. If we had that we’d be playing the Under 17s so that is why myself and a lot of people see Aberdeen as the closest challengers to Celtic and reaffirms how tough it will be.”