Ross McCrorie insists Aberdeen 'big changes' are imminent as he targets slice of Euro joy

Ross McCrorie reckons he’s had the best season of his career despite Aberdeen suffering their worst for a decade.

The utility man was named Dons player of the year last week but admits there’s no personal gain if the general feeling around Pittodrie is one of pain.

McCrorie returns from suspension for Saturday's trip to face Hibs in a bottom six scrap which just a year ago would have been a battle for third spot.

And he insists seeing Rangers, Celtic and Hearts all gearing up for another crack at the continent with Dundee United, Ross County and Motherwell battling it out for two other Euro spots only heightens the frustration in Jim Goodwin’s squad.

He said: “I came to Aberdeen to challenge at the top end of the table and challenge for trophies. It’s been disappointing that we’ve ended up in the bottom half of the table and certainly as a club it’s not where Aberdeen should be.

“Especially when you see those teams getting a chance to play in Europe and Hearts guaranteeing group stage football.

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“It’s very disappointing but it is a motivator for us to come back next season push the team forward and the gaffer will have ideas about bringing in new players.

“We need big changes at the club and our