Michael Beale hits Hearts turbulence as Aberdeen 'third best in the country' claim has Gorgie in uproar
dailyrecord.co.ukRangers boss Michael Beale got Hearts fans in an uproar when he claimed Aberdeen are "the third best team in the country at the moment" - despite the Jambos being clear in third in the Premiership.Beale's team take on the Pittodrie side in the Viaplay Cup semi-final with Jim Goodwin's team going in off the back of one win in six games.
They sit fifth in the Premiership table, six points behind Hearts, who have strengthened their grip in third with their recent form and don't show any signs of giving it up.
But Beale, speaking ahead of the Hampden clash, dropped a perceived clanger when he claimed their opponents are the best outside Rangers and Celtic.He said on Viaplay: "We know that on their day, Aberdeen are a very good team.
They are the third best team in the country at the moment and we are the second so it is a really great semi-final for the neutral."There was lots of drama at Pittodrie but each game is different.
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