The problem with messiahs …

The word 'legend' has been thrown around a lot these last few days in the pubs of Aberdeen. There's talk of rekindling the spirit of '83, of domestic success and of fortress Pittodrie around the Aberdeen FC forums and fansites.

If, as is widely expected, Mark McGhee returns to the club where he more than earned his legend status, he can expect a mostly warm welcome from the Pittodrie support hankering for success after many years in the footballing wilderness.