{
  "id": 4171094,
  "title": "'Every time you play Rangers, it is a difficult game' - Robinson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/every-time-you-play-rangers-it-is-a-difficult-game-robinson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:43:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/every-time-play-rangers-difficult-094157676.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson has expressed his belief that his team will need to be at their best to defeat Rangers at Pittodrie on Sunday, despite the visitors' challenging start to the season. Aberdeen, who have only lost one of their seven games, are under pressure following a poor run of results, including their elimination from the Conference League by Jablonec on Thursday.\n\nRobinson emphasized the importance of focusing on themselves and bringing their best to the game. He reiterated that every time Aberdeen plays Rangers, it is a difficult match, regardless of the stage of the season or Rangers' current results. Aberdeen's solid start to the season, coupled with the fact they had a postponed game against Motherwell due to European commitments, should keep them fresh for the fixture.\n\nHowever, Robinson downplayed the perceived advantage Rangers might have from playing an additional match. He noted that players are always eager to continue their footballing careers and that keeping momentum is crucial. Aberdeen has been training well and aims to enter the match with a positive mindset, building on a successful week of preparation.",
  "summary": "Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson says his side will need to be at the top of their game to beat Rangers at Pittodrie on Sunday, despite the visitors' difficult start to the season. Derek McInnes and his team are already under pressure amid a poor run of performances that continued in the Czech Republic on Thursday night, when they were knocked out of the Conference League by Jablonec. Every…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}