Aberdeen stronger for dip in form claims Inverness boss John Hughes

Inverness manager John Hughes feels Aberdeen's title challenge will be strengthened by the fact they have come through a slump.

But Hughes wants his men to be inspired by playing the in-form Dons at Pittodrie on Saturday.

Aberdeen lost top spot in the Premiership as they took just one point from five games following their eight-match winning run at the start of the season.

But Derek McInnes and his team have now cut the gap on leaders Celtic to one point following four succesive wins.

Hughes said: I've got a sneaky feeling that, having been on the tails of Celtic early doors and hitting that wee dip, now that they're back they will be better for it.

I still think Celtic will win it but it's great for Scottish football.

But it doesn't fear us. We will give them great respect but it has to inspire us going there.''

Meanwhile, Hughes is still looking to strengthen his attack as he bids to keep on-loan Swindon forward Miles Storey and help Tobi Sho-Silva and Dani Lopez, who are just back from lay-offs.

We would like to keep Miles at the club, that's ongoing, and if there's anyone coming in it will be at the sharp end,'' Hughes said.

I'm so grateful for the attitdue and application of James Vincent, playing up there when he's not a natural striker. And (Iain) Vigurs and Danny Williams and these guys until the other guys get up to speed.

But I'm hoping we can get one or two up the top end just to help the team along.''

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