ABERDEEN were dealt another blow yesterday when Scotland international
striker Scott Booth was ruled out for a further six weeks. The striker,
injured since he scored the goal which earned the Scots a draw against
Russia last month, has been ordered to take a complete rest after
several abortive comeback attempts.
Now, the Dons' top scorer could miss the start of the Scottish Cup
campaign which is the only trophy left for the crisis-hit club.
Manager Willie Miller, whose side has slumped amid an unprecedented
run of injuries to his players, admitted: ''Booth has been told to take
a complete break. He has tried and failed to come back on a number of
occasions since the game against Russia.
''This aggravated a groin injury and a specialist, along with our
physiotherapists, advised him to stop training and playing. When he
comes back in the New Year he will be reassessed to decide when he will
be able to resume training.
''It's a real setback for the player as he had been performing so well
for club and country. However, he must learn to handle these sort of
blows.''
Duncan Shearer, injured on Scotland duty in Finland, could test his
recovery in a reserve match next week.
* SHAUN McSkimming is set for his full Motherwell debut -- almost
eight weeks after having signed for the club.
With midfielder Jamie Dolan suspended for the next three matches and
Billy Davies doubtful because of injury, McSkimming, the club's #350,000
record signing, looks set to be handed his first-team chance in the
Boxing Day meeting with Falkirk.
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