Aberdeen 'playing for their futures' - Sheridan

Aberdeen players must prove they are "playing for their future" in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final, says former Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan.

The appointment of Jimmy Thelin this week is a boost to the Pittodrie side, according to the current Queen's Park forward.

However, he believes the Dons head to Hampden as considerable underdogs when they meet Celtic live on BBC One Scotland.

"If you're an Aberdeen player just now, they've obviously got their new manager in place for next season," Sheridan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"You've got a point to prove you're playing for your future. It is a boost for them having a manager in place.

"But I just can't see past Celtic. They know how to do the job. Brendan Rodgers comes out and says 'this is when Celtic come alive'. I thought I was very clever when he came out and said that statement.

"They've got players that have done it before at Hampden as well, so I can't see past Celtic."