As the first quarter of the SPFL draws to end, Celtic face their stiffest challenge of the season on Wednesday when they travel to Pittodrie to clash with Aberdeen, and if there is a team that can end the Bhoys 60-game unbeaten run, it’s the Dons – joint-leaders on the log.
Derek McInnes is proving to be the only manager capable of keenly challenging Celtic for the league title, and should Aberdeen manage to cause an upset come midweek, nothing can be ruled out.
Derek’s opposite number Brendan Rodgers is aware of his impressive managerial qualities, and believes the Scotsman could be the perfect man to take over from Gordon Strachan.
Having failed to qualify Scotland for the Russia 2018 World Cup, the 60-year-old stepped down from his position as manager of the national team, and the Scottish Football Association are taking their time in appointing a successor.
Rodgers, whom many believe would also be a great candidate for the job, has weighed in on the speculations and suggestions, claiming: “I think he’d (Derek) be a great choice for Scotland.
“What you have is a guy who has played at the top level in England, he’s played for Scotland, so he’s had that experience.
“Not that it counts for everything. But in terms of being able to revamp the technical idea [he’s the right fit], he’s someone who is hungry and he’s a passionate Scotsman.
“I see that in him. He’s got a great brain for football and he’s someone with energy to carry it through. I have no doubt he’d do a great job.”
Derek has been with Aberdeen for four and half years, and managing Scotland likely occupies a place on his future to-do list.
With his eyes set on winning the Premiership, the 46-year-old would hope to mastermind victory against Celtic come Wednesday, and should he clinch the title for the Dons this term or soon enough, he could consider taking a break from club football to manage the national team.
