Pittodrie is a wee bit like a morgue today, although nobody has actually topped themselves. The worst aspect of the morning was the abusive phone calls that came into reception and the ticket office. This is completely out of order - the staff here are all Dons' fans too and feel defeats just as much as supporters who don't work here. Last night's defeat isn't their fault and they shouldn't have to listen to the bile that has come in.
The gaffer is still seething with fury over what happened and looks even more determined to sort things out. He has inherited problems that were already here and it will take him a while to get things the way he wants them. Very few managers walk into an ideal set-up. Look what happened when Eddie Turnbull arrived at Aberdeen - by the end of his first season he had a mass clearout and set about rebuilding his squad from there, and although he got the team to a Cup Final in '67 it really took him till 1970 to produce a seriously challenging side that could win a cup and very nearly the league.
Mark needs time and loads of effort from all those around him, from the playing and coaching staff up to the board and the supporters as well. Uniting in adversity will make us stronger, the team has to be up and ready for Saturday so whilst Tuesday night can't be forgotten, we must move on and strive for better.
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