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Can Robinson work Hampden magic against McInnes' Rangers?

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Stephen Robinson's Aberdeen team faces a crucial Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers on Saturday, with Robinson's job under scrutiny after a poor start to the season. Aberdeen have lost at home to Falkirk, their fourth scoreless home league game in six matches. Robinson acknowledged that patience with his team is wearing thin.

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Rangers Manager Derek McInnes and Aberdeen Manager Stephen Robinson during a William Hill Premiership match between Aberdeen and Rangers at Pittodrie Stadium, on August 30, 2026, in Aberdeen, Scotland
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Stephen Robinson's Aberdeen team faces a crucial Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers on Saturday, with Robinson's job under scrutiny after a poor start to the season. Aberdeen have lost at home to Falkirk, their fourth scoreless home league game in six matches. Robinson acknowledged that patience with his team is wearing thin. The match is an opportunity for Robinson to change the narrative surrounding his team.

Robinson has a history of success in high-pressure games, being unbeaten in semi-finals at Hampden Park. He previously led St Mirren to a League Cup triumph over Celtic and has beaten Derek McInnes' teams in cup competitions. Robinson is confident in his ability to motivate his team for big occasions. McInnes has acknowledged Robinson's ability to prevail as an underdog.

Rangers, led by McInnes, are also under pressure to perform, having had a disappointing trophy return in recent years despite significant investment. McInnes has emphasized the importance of winning a trophy to boost confidence and belief. Rangers have been inconsistent, but have shown dominance in wins over Old Firm opponents. A loss to Aberdeen would be a significant setback for McInnes and his team.

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Ten months ago Stephen Robinson could have walked into a Paisley pub and expected a standing ovation and to drink for free all night. In December the Northern Irishman masterminded St Mirren's second ever League Cup triumph, when his relentless and perfectly drilled side dismantled Celtic. The pictures in the Hampden dressing room afterwards showed Robinson jumping and singing with his team after reaching the crowning moment of his tenure at the club. It was an altogether different Robinson which appeared in front of the cameras on Wednesday night, after his Aberdeen side lost at home to Falkirk, the fourth time in six home league games they have failed to score.

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