Nicky Devlin would take 'rubbish' Celtic performance if it meant seismic Aberdeen win over champions

Nicky Devlin would happily take another rubbish display at Celtic Park so long as Aberdeen bin Brendan Rodgers’ side and extend their dream 100 per cent start to the season.

The Dons are riding the crest of a wave and have won all 13 games, in all competitions, under new boss Jimmy Thelin. The Scotland new boy knows it is all about points rather than performances and was happy to pitch in with a goal in their dramatic comeback win over Hearts.

Their next Premiership test after the international break will be the toughest so far when they go head-to-head with the champions, who are also on a maximum 21 points. The good thing for Devlin is Aberdeen have still to hit top gear and as it stands they are finding different ways of winning. Devlin said: “We take confidence from the way we started the season and the way we ended the last one. We were unlucky not to win every game after the split (last season) because we drew the last game.

“We are in good form and there is a lot of confidence throughout the side. We know we can be better. There have been times where we could’ve been better but we manage to find a way. Listen, we can be rubbish at Celtic Park but if we can find a way then I would take that!”

Thelin’s side certainly know how to dig out results. That was shown as they came from behind to beat Hearts over the weekend.

They also had to hold on in the second half at Dundee and needed a late winner at Ross County. “I don’t think we were great if I am being honest,” said the right-back, who netted the equaliser against Hearts.

“We have done that a couple of times this season, where we haven’t been great but the resolve and attitude of the players have meant we have managed to find a way. We did that again on Sunday.

“It