Anderson and Rae can lead Aberdeen FC to glory days

ABERDEEN FC are convinced veteran duo Russell Anderson and Gavin Rae can lead them back to the glory days next season.

Eyebrows were raised when Aberdeen FC secured Anderson, 33, and Rae, 34, on contracts that will keep them at Pittodrie for at least another year.

But manager Craig Brown claimed the success Motherwell enjoyed with the recently-retired Stephen Craigan at the heart of their defence underlines how important it is to have the right blend of youth and experience in a winning team.