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Derek McInnes insists Kilmarnock can approach Saturday's Viaplay Cup semi-final against Celtic with more confidence following last week's league game at Parkhead.

McInnes reckons fixture quirk can favour Kilmarnock in Celtic semi-final

Cameron Carter-Vickers receives treatement for a bloody nose during the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Carter-Vickers not taking Celtic place for granted as he admits 'cringe' moment

Jota scores Celtic's opener in the victory over Kilmarnock at Celtic Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic partake in a goalframe challenge as Killie fortunate to escape at 2-0

Kilmarnock defender Ash Taylor pictured with the League Cup trophy before he attempts to end his Hampden heartache against Celtic in this weekend's semi-final. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Facing Celtic's Furuhashi is like game of 'cat and mouse' confesses defender

Bojan Miovski celebrates making it 3-1 Aberdeen during a cinch Premiership match between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock at Pittodrie Stadium, on October 01, 2022, in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Goodwin admits Aberdeen's scoreline flattered them as McInnes' return goes wrong

Harry McKirdy had one of the busier weeks of his career after signing for Hibs from Swindon Town.

McKirdy opens up on dramatic Hibs move and protein-shake incident

Joe Newell fires home Hibs' winner after just 12 minutes.

Wasteful Hibs put fans through wringer as ten-man Killie deserve better

McInnes: 'Maybe VAR would have sorted it'

Dundee United manager Jack Ross. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Ross: Harkes red card was 'a bit of an anomaly'

Kilmarnock's Ash Taylor celebrates making it 1-1. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Killie leave it late again to secure point on Premiership return

Kilmarnock players salute their fans at full-time after a pre-season friendly win over Falkirk. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock: Settled signs but areas of improvement as pre-season resumes

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes with the league trophy during a cinch Championship match between Kilmarnock and Arbroath at Rugby Park, on April 22, 2022, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'You have to kill the chief' - McInnes revels in Killie title win

KILMARNOCK, SCOTLAND - APRIL 22: Kilmarnock's Blair Alston celebrates making it 2-1 during a cinch Championship match between Kilmarnock and Arbroath at Rugby Park, on April 22, 2022, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How Kilmarnock clinched return to big time on dramatic night against Arbroath

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Championship win 'more dramatic than we needed it to be' says Killie boss

Kilmarnocks' Ash Taylor scores to make it 1-0 during the cinch Championship match between Kilmarnock and Queen of the South at Rugby Park.

Kilmarnock remain top of Championship - but there is no margin for error

Adam Montgomery is set for a loan move to Kilmarnock despite impressing for Celtic this season.

Montgomery set to leave Celtic for Killie on loan

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes on positive changes

Dylan Levitt impressed for Dundee United. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

How Kilmarnock and Dundee United served up a proper cup tie

Ash Taylor has reunited with his old Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Kilmarnock reunion for ex-Dons Taylor and McInnes

Eight players have departed Aberdeen following the end of the season (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Aberdeen confirm seven player departures with further updates to follow

Jonny Hayes was one of the Aberdeen players to suffer injury.

Two Aberdeen players leave Ross County on crutches as McInnes laments loss

Hibs striker Christian Doidge tussles with Aberdeen midfielder Connor McLennan at Pittodrie.

Story of Aberdeen 2-0 Hibs: Bad defending, poor calls and blow struck for third

Celtic manager, Neil Lennon (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Celtic v Aberdeen: Three key battles that could decide crunch Pittodrie clash

Aberdeen set up the trip to Norway by beating Runavik last month. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ash Taylor warns Aberdeen to focus on Viking Stavanger – not Sporting Lisbon

Odsonne Edouard celebrates with Celtic team-mate Leigh Griffiths after scoring against Hamilton. Picture: SNS

Odsonne Edouard's constant greatness, Hearts man's redemption, target of Rangers...

Ash Taylor, left, and Scott McKenna are both facing spells on the sidelines

Aberdeen's defensive woes mount up as key duo ruled out 'for several weeks'

Aberdeen's Scott McKenna trains ahead of the Rijeka tie. Picture: SNS

‘This tie is still very much alive’ says Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes

Ash Taylor has been ruled out.

Aberdeen defenders ruled out of Premiership opener against Hearts

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes.

Chikhura Sachkhere 1 - 1 Aberdeen: Second-half penalty earns Dons away goal

Ash Taylor has rejoined Aberdeen. Picture: SNS

Aberdeen bring back Ash Taylor and sign Ryan Hedges

Celtic interim boss Neil Lennon

Rumour Mill: Celtic keen on defender | Rangers blow in transfer battle | Ex-Celt...

Dominic Ball in action for Rangers during the 2015/16 season. Picture: SNS

Will ex-Rangers stopper Dominic Ball be Aberdeen's answer at centre-back?

Rangers and Celtic have had very different transfer windows to this point. Picture: John Devlin

What each Scottish Premiership side must do in the transfer window

Ash Taylor has said his goodbyes. Picture: PA

Ash Taylor looking for new challenge after Aberdeen exit

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie consoles Ryan Jack at full-time. Picture: SNS

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie shrugs off Scott Brown antics

Derek McInnes comforts a tearful Niall McGinn after the game. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Aberdeen will be back next year says proud Derek McInnes

Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata. Picture: Gordon Fraser

The 12 best centre-backs in Scottish football right now

Andrew Considine has signed a contract extension with Aberdeen. Picture: SNS

Andrew Considine signs new two-year contract with Aberdeen

Aberdeen's Ryan Jack scores his side's first goal against Dundee. Picture: SNS

Aberdeen 3-0 Dundee: McGinn fires Pittodrie side into second

Adam Rooney sweeps home the winning goal. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Aberdeen 2-1 Hamilton: Adam Rooney in the old routine

Dejection for Aberdeen's Ash Taylor as his side lose the League Cup final to Celtic. Picture: SNS

Aberdeen look to bounce back against Rangers

James Forrest, left, is fouled by Aberdeen defender Anthony O'Connor inside the penalty area. Picture: SNS

James Forrest justifies selection with man-of-the-match award
Having been named among the substitutes for Wednesday's defeat against Barcelona, there was no certainty James Forrest would start against Aberdeen in Sunday's ...

Patrick Roberts starts in place of Scott Sinclair. Picture: SNS

Betfred Cup final line-ups: Roberts for Sinclair | Shinnie starts in midfield

Shay Logan leaves the Pittodrie pitch after Saturday's defeat by Celtic which left Aberdeen ten points adrift in the title race. Picture: SNS

Shay Logan clings to Dons title dream but second would do

Scott Brown would walk into the "nearly" Liverpool squad. Picture; John Devlin

Rumour Mill: Celtic star would '˜walk into Liverpool side' | Rangers require '˜i...

Ash Taylor returns to the Aberdeen side to face Celtic. Picture:

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Aberdeen's Ash Taylor primed for tough test with Celtic

Josh Meekings' contract will expire at the end of this season. Picture: SNS

Five possible destinations for ICT defender Josh Meekings

Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes takes on Michael Doyle of Morton in Saturday's League Cup semi-final at Hampden. Picture: Getty/Michael Steele

Five things we learned from Morton 0 - 2 Aberdeen

Jayden Stockley (left) and Adam Rooney were more than a handful for Maribor's Marko Suler. Picture: SNS

Five things we learned from Aberdeen 1 - 1 Maribor

Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes celebrates after scoring his side's late equaliser against Maribor. Picture: Ian Rutherford/PA.

Derek McInnes hails Aberdeen spirit after battling draw

Jonny Hayes caps a thrilling first leg against Europa League opponents Maribor by scoring a late equaliser for Aberdeen. Picture: Ian Rutherford/PA Wire.

Aberdeen 1-1 Maribor: Hayes rescues Dons with late leveller

Jayden Stockley scores Aberdeens opening goal against Ventspils four minutes after coming off the bench at Pittodrie. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty

Aberdeen 3-0 Ventspils: Late goals give Dons the advantage

Callum Morris scoring against Aberdeen in a 2015 League Cup semi-final. Picture: John Devlin

Aberdeen sign former Dundee United defender Callum Morris

Sviatchenko has impressed since his move in January. Picture: Ian Rutherford

The 12 best centre backs in Scottish football right now

Aberdeens Graeme Shinnie reaches the ball ahead of Kilmarnocks Lee Hodson. Picture: SNS

Shay Logan admits Aberdeen must kill games off earlier

Ash Taylor is congratulated by team mates Graham Shinnie and Ryan Jack. Picture: SNS Group

Aberdeen 2 - 1 Kilmarnock: Resolve tested but Aberdeen duly deliver

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