Aberdeen legend Willie Miller reckons Derek McInnes must gel his new strike force and give the Pittodrie faithful something to smile about in the coming weeks.
The Dons have gone five games without a goal although three strikers arrived during the transfer window in the shape of Scotland under-21 striker Fraser Hornby, St Johnstone's Callum Hendry and Swiss striker Flo Kamberi.
Kamberi made his debut alongside Hornby in a two-pronged attack on a horrible surface at Pittodrie on Saturday and although neither hit the target in the 0-0 draw, there were encouraging signs that a solid partnership could emerge.
They face a big challenge in ending their drought against Celtic on Wednesday, with the Hoops suddenly back in form after four wins on the spin.
Fans have been angry with the level of Aberdeen performance this season with many questioning what they see as an attritional style of football.
And Miller believes McInnes will have to show the fans some tangible improvement in the weeks ahead to bring them back onside - although he has backed the gaffer to remain in charge the end of the season.
He told the Evening Express: "Aberdeen need to show they are capable of ending their poor form in the coming games.
"The Dons have failed to score in their last five matches and have won only once in nine outings.
"It’s a bad run, uninspiring for anyone watching and it has led to mounting pressure on Derek McInnes and his players.
"Only winning once in nine is disappointing enough, but when you’re not scoring it’s more dispiriting and makes the supporters more restless.
"I thought Saturday’s game against St Mirren could have been a turning point, particularly when the management had had some more time working with the new strikers, with the exception of Florian Kamberi, who hasn't had much training time.
"But the conditions spoiled the game and it was hard to gauge any progress.
"Aberdeen face Celtic on tomorrow and it would be some way to turn things around and break this run if they could win at Parkhead.
"I still think time needs to be afforded, because goals can be scored and victories can be secured by the Dons.
"The new strikeforce needs time to build up an understanding with the rest of the team, but ultimately patience does run out.
"I still think McInnes should be given the opportunity to finish the season and try to turn the performances and results around.
"However, you need some kind of visual hope things will improve.
"In the next few games, the Red Army need to see that the new strikers are making an impact, that the change of shape is also working and that goals will be scored and wins will come."
