Aberdeen striker Tommy Wright is eager to prove his worth to the club after finally breaking his Pittodrie duck.
Aberdeen striker happy to be off the mark
Aberdeen striker Tommy Wright is eager to prove his worth to the club after finally breaking his Pittodrie duck.
Wright, who joined the Scottish Premier League outfit from Darlington in the summer, has endured a frustrating start to his Dons career with a knee injury keeping him on the sidelines for three months.
But he finally got off the mark for his new employers in the 5-0 Homecoming Cup thrashing of East Fife on Tuesday night.
Wright was mobbed by his jubilant team-mates after finding the net with the Pittodrie fans also showing their appreciation of the striker's efforts.
Opportunity
He told the
Press and Journal: "I knew when I joined the club it was a big opportunity for me.
"This club can take me places. I feel I have to repay the manager and the coaches who came and watched me before signing me. They know what I can do but I know I haven't shown what I have to offer.
"That will come as my confidence and fitness improves.
"My head was down when I was told I was going to be out for three months but the manager put his arm round me and said things would be fine. The supporters have also been behind me and it is a nice feeling knowing they want me to do well.
"There is an expectancy from them and I know I need to repay them."
Smashing people
Wright had to watch as Lee Miller cemented his place in the Aberdeen starting XI while he was kicking his heels on the sidelines.
But the former Leicester and Barnsley forward believes he can improve alongside the Scotland international and insists there is much more to his game than the raw aggression he is becoming known for.
He said: "Lee Miller is a great player and there are aspects of his game I can learn from. He is a couple of years older than me but working with a player of his quality can only be beneficial for me.
"There is more to my game than yellow cards and smashing people. I'll get judged on goals like any other forward and that is what I am here to do.
"I can only channel my aggression in the right manner which is on the pitch."
