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Gabriel McKay

Derek McInnes hails 'incredible' Aberdeen fans as Dons hit season ticket milestone

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes paid tribute to the "incredible" efforts of Aberdeen fans as they raised £65,000 for the club's community trust.

The Dons are looking to sell 5,000 season tickets for next season, with some of the money going to good causes.

Investors have agreed to match and donate 10 per cent of the revenues generated by season tickets to the AFC Community Trust.

During the UK coronavirus lockdown the trust is making deliveries of food and essentials to those in need, as well as contacting those who may be feeling isolated.

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So far 2,5000 season tickets have been sold, halfway to Aberdeen target.

McInnes said: "To have reached over half of our fund-raising target already is a true testament to the incredible supporter base we are fortunate to have at this club.

“This means over 2,500 fans have put their faith in us and bought season tickets, which given the current circumstances and the fact we don’t even know when the new season will begin, is phenomenal backing.

"I’ve no doubt we will reach our goal of 5,000 season tickets by the end of this month which will be a huge boost to the club’s cashflow during this challenging period.

“On behalf of everyone at the club, my players and staff, I’d like to sincerely thank our fans. It is time’s like this we need to come together as one and, as manager, I am proud to see us leading the way in helping our community."

Aberdeen were fourth in the Premiership before the lockdown, a position that could be confirmed as final by the SPFL.

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