NafisaKris Boyd dubbed Jimmy Thelin the ‘Treble basher’ in a celebratory social media post following Aberdeen’s dramatic victory at Hampden Park.
Goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov was the hero in the shootout, saving efforts from Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston to seal a long-awaited Scottish Cup triumph for the Dons—while simultaneously crushing Brendan Rodgers’ hopes of completing a domestic treble.
Celtic had entered the final as strong favourites, especially after thrashing Aberdeen 5-1 in the league with a heavily rotated squad just weeks earlier.
But it was Thelin who emerged victorious at the national stadium, much to Boyd’s obvious satisfaction.
Rangers legend Kris Boyd couldn’t hide his delight after Celtic’s dramatic Scottish Cup final defeat to Aberdeen at Hampden Park. The former striker took to Instagram to share a smirking photo of Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin, captioned: “Called it wrong he’s the Treble basher. Give him the freedom of Aberdeen…”
Boyd’s jubilation wasn’t merely rooted in Celtic’s loss but in the fact that the Hoops were denied a domestic treble—a feat that would have been particularly painful for Rangers fans to endure throughout the summer. Celtic had already secured the League Cup and were on the verge of clinching the Premiership title, making the Scottish Cup the final piece for a treble.
The match itself was a rollercoaster. Celtic took an early lead due to an own goal by Aberdeen’s Alfie Dorrington. However, a late equalizer came when Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel mishandled a cross from Shayden Morris, resulting in an own goal. The game proceeded to penalties, where Aberdeen triumphed 4-3, with goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov making crucial saves.
This victory marked Aberdeen’s first Scottish Cup win in 35 years and secured them a spot in European competition next season. For Celtic, the loss was a significant blow, ending their hopes of a treble and leaving manager Brendan Rodgers to reflect on missed opportunities.
For Boyd and many Rangers supporters, the result was a relief. The prospect of Celtic achieving another treble would have been a bitter pill to swallow. Boyd’s social media post encapsulated the sentiment of many in the Rangers camp: joy not just in a rival’s defeat, but in the preservation of their own club’s pride.
As the dust settles on the Scottish football season, the narrative is clear: Aberdeen’s triumph was more than just a cup win—it was a significant moment that prevented Celtic from achieving a historic treble, much to the satisfaction of their rivals.
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