Angus MacDonald hopes Aberdeen form is proving doubters wrong as Swindon realise mistake

Angus MacDonald felt pretty hard done by when Swindon Town ruthlessly axed him in January.

He was club captain, with 18 months left on his contract and a wealth of experience that could have helped their promotion push. But all of that counted for nothing as the English League Two side told him he was free to go. The 30-year-old was worried that it might be the start of a downward spiral for his career.

But instead, it might just prove to be the best thing that has ever happened to him. MacDonald took a gamble by signing a six-month deal with Aberdeen. Now he’s a stalwart of a team that has been transformed since Barry Robson took over as gaffer. The centre-back has extended his stay for two years, is dreaming of Europa League football – and is now talking about a potential Scotland cap.

If that happens, the decision-makers at Swindon might have a few serious questions to answer. MacDonald has been a revelation at Pittodrie as Robson’s men have charged up to third spot in the Premiership table.

He’s loving life in the Granite City and he hopes a few individuals at the County Ground are regretting how they treated him. MacDonald now believes he’s with the biggest club he has ever played for in his career.

Ahead of today’s clash with Rangers at Ibrox, he said: “I could say a lot about what happened at Swindon. But they wanted a few older bodies out the door to bring through the new generation.

“That doesn’t always work if you don’t have a mix of experience and younger lads. From where they were when a few of us left, to where they’ve finished the season (mid-table), you can see that.

“I was really enjoying my time there. They have a great fanbase and I can’t fault the club. But some things behind the scenes helped twist