Anthony Stewart reveals Leighton Clarkson's Aberdeen singalong as he insists Liverpool kid did his talking on the pitch

Anthony Stewart's attempts to temper expectations rather than shouting from the rooftops about Aberdeen ’s win over St Mirren was admirable.

But the Dons defender is well aware the manner of this success, even in mitigation of the 10-man Buddies, is now a benchmark for the Red Army. Four goals, a display of style, substance and attacking flair and the first three points of the season delivered a rare full-time feeling of euphoria for the so-often beleaguered supporters.

All over the pitch there were positives for everyone of a Dons persuasion, none more so than a debut from Liverpool starlet Leighton Clarkson having signed on loan hours earlier. A stunning goal oozed quality and an ability on the ball that caught the eye all afternoon and Stewart admits the quiet man of his dressing room almost slipped into the squad unnoticed.

He also insists his fellow Englishman’s actions spoke louder than his attempt to join in the pre-match singalong. Stewart said: “He was quite quiet in the dressing room, I didn’t hear too much from him but he was singing along to a few songs. Then he came on, put on that display and scored such a good goal. I’m looking forward to seeing what else he can do in the coming weeks.

“It was funny because I didn’t know he had signed until 11.30am on Saturday. I haven’t trained with him but fair play to him putting on a performance like that. I just heard he’d played in the Champions League so he is definitely a prospect for the future. Hopefully he can come here and express himself.

“It would be tough to come into a new bunch but he is coming from Liverpool. That standard has to be there for him to be at Liverpool. I don’t doubt his quality, I just hope he can express it more often than not.

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