Jamie McGrath knows new Aberdeen FC boss is already watching as Dons show him their 'ugly' side

The hunt for a new manager might be rumbling on into a fourth week at Aberdeen with the players as much in the dark as the perplexed Pittodrie punters.

But Jamie McGrath insists every member of the Dons’ playing staff is pushing himself to the limit as if the eyes of a new gaffer are on them already. And he’s fully aware that could very well be the case. It’s a situation the midfielder knows only too well as he prepares to play under a sixth boss in just two turbulent seasons at Aberdeen and Dundee United.

McGrath knows anyone with a fancy for the Pittodrie hot seat will be watching every kick and tackle as the Dons look to bring a bit of light to a gloomy season. The Irishman did his bit on Saturday as his 10th goal of the campaign earned a massive three points to help the Dons surge six clear of Ross County in the relegation play-off spot.

It’s now back-to-back wins under caretaker boss Peter Leven. And McGrath says the uncertainty hanging over the club is not affecting the players as the wait for a new leader continues. He said: “I don’t think so. We know Peter really well and have worked with him all season. We have full belief in what he does and we love playing under him.

“We don’t know who’s going to be the new gaffer. He could have been watching us against Ross County, we don’t know.

“So everyone has to play to their max as the new manager might come in and have different ideas. We’re all trying our best as we do every week whether there’s a manager there or not. Attitude today was brilliant although the performance wasn’t the best but we got there in the end.”

If Aberdeen’s next boss was watching he’d have seen the good, the bad and the mediocre of this entirely unpredictable squad. Off to a flying start thanks