McInnes hails departing captain Shinnie ‘an example to others’

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes was full of praise for Graeme Shinnie after the departing captain put himself forward for selection against Hearts despite not being fully fit.

The 27-year-old midfielder, who will join Derby this summer, has been suffering from an ankle injury but told McInnes he was ready to play and lasted the full 90 minutes as Aberdeen beat Hearts 2-1 on Friday night.

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