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Hampden hammering is on the horizon for Jimmy Thelin's expensively assembled Aberdeen side, writes GARY KEOWN... and this time there'll be no scope for positive spin

In many respects, James Forrest's last-gasp goal against St Mirren might prove to be a blessing. Without it, next weekend's Scottish Cup final was shaping up to be the most mortifying of all time.

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