Graeme Shinnie, at age 33, marked his 300th appearance for Aberdeen with a historic Scottish Cup victory, leading his team to triumph over Celtic in a nail-biting penalty shootout. This success holds significant emotional weight for Shinnie, who previously faced defeat in four domestic cup finals and had longed for silverware with the club. His leadership and the strategic shift under manager Jimmy Thelin helped secure the first Scottish Cup win for Aberdeen in 35 years, a moment that Shinnie expresses as leaving him fulfilled and ready to retire contentedly.
"I haven't been afraid to say it, but this is what I've been desperate for. I didn't want my career to go on and not win silverware for this club. It's sheer relief, knowing my family is up there. It's the best feeling in the world."
"Before Saturday, Shinnie had suffered defeat in four previous domestic cup finals - three against Celtic - but leading the Pittodrie side to their first Scottish Cup success in 35 years makes 'all that heartache well worth it.'"
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