Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is targeting a long Europa League campaign this seasonDerek McInnes believes reaching the group stage of the Europa League would be massive for Aberdeen, particularly in the current financial climate. And the Aberdeen boss outlined the benefits of reaching the competition proper, which will require three qualifiers and a play-off. McInnes said: "We know we are not going to win the tournament but getting to the group stage would feel like a win all round. The financial gain that we can get in this difficult time for the club would be massive while the regard and respect you get from qualifying for the group stage is massive. Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes insists his club were not 'reckless or careless', following suggestions from Hibernian owner Ron Gordon that coronavirus protocol breaches could be punished with points deductions.

Source: Sky sports August 26, 2020 17:37 UTC