Tony Docherty insists Aberdeen's fight back against Rangers proves their best is yet to come this season.
The Dons came back from two goals down to claim an unlikely point against the Ibrox side on Wednesday night.
Derek McInnes ' men suffered a disappointing start to the season, but have shown signs they have turned the corner as they made it six games unbeaten in the Premiership .
And with key men Funso Ojo and Craig Bryson still to make their return from injury, the Aberdeen assistant boss is predicting big things for the second half of the season.
He said: "We need to take the positives from Wednesday's game.
"We were in a situation that really needed us to dig in.
"There are pivotal moments in a season and hopefully Wednesday could be a springboard for us to go on and have that belief.
"We've not had our two marquee signings in Funso and Craig for the majority of the season. We've been playing without a midfield in there if you like.
"But great credit to the boys who have stepped up. You have Greg Leigh, Zay Vyner and Jon Gallagher who have gone in there but don't have that experience as midfielders.
"However, we're still competitive. This time last year we were seventh. Now we're sitting third four points better off.
"And we know over the season we'll get better. The manager always finds a way to make Aberdeen a competitive animal.
"We need to carry on that second-half display against Rangers when we got to Hibs on Saturday and kick on our season."
