Dons in Europe reward for Cormack backing, says Bett
Securing European group stage football at Aberdeen is just rewards for chairman Dave Cormack's backing, says former Pittodrie player Jim Bett. (Press and Journal - subscription required), externalRead Tuesday's Scottish gossip
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