Aberdeen’s Ross Doohan Embraces Opportunity in Goal

Aberdeen’s 26-year-old goalkeeper, Ross Doohan, is embracing the long-awaited chance to finally “show everyone what I can do.” He has been given the starting role in goal following Dimitar Mitov’s hamstring injury, which will sideline him for up to six weeks. Doohan entered the game as a substitute during the Dons’ 1-1 draw against Hearts last weekend and subsequently started in their 1-0 defeat to Celtic at Pittodrie during the week. He aims to secure a clean sheet when St Johnstone visits the Granite City this Saturday, stating: “I am happy to come in and play.” He acknowledged the circumstances, adding: “It is obviously a disappointing way to do it with Dimi getting injured, but that is just the life of football sometimes.” Doohan further expressed his readiness, saying: “I have been working hard on the training pitch waiting for the chance, so I am looking forward to hopefully getting a wee run of games and I am just going to relish the challenge.” He views this period as a significant opportunity: “I see this as a good chance to go out and show everyone what I can do and hopefully cement my place in the team.” Doohan joined Pittodrie from Forest Green Rovers in the summer of last year, but has experienced limited playing time, with Kelle Roos and later Mitov being preferred in goal. He commented on his position, stating: “It is just the life of a goalkeeper,” and emphasized team unity: “Dimi has done really well and we are a close-knit group, me, Dimi, Tom [Ritchie], and Craig Hinchliffe the goalie coach. We support each other, who is playing or who is on the bench.” Despite his previous lack of exposure, Doohan conveyed confidence: “Obviously, not many people have maybe seen me play, but I believe in myself and am just looking forward to the games ahead.”