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Aberdeen downing Celtic and Livingston sinking Ross County would be dream week for Shinnie familyLions star Andrew Shinnie hopes he and his brother Graeme can pull off some big results over

the next few daysSportPaul Thomson06:00, 22 May 2025LIVINGSTON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 05: Graeme Shinnie and Brother Andrew Shinnie during a cinch Premiership match between Livingston and

Aberdeen at the Tony Macaroni Arena, on August 05, 2023, in Livingston, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group) Livingston star Andrew Shinnie is hoping for double delight over the next

week as he and his brother Graeme go for glory.

While Andrew stars for the Lions in the Premiership play-off final against Ross County over the course of tonight and Monday, Aberdeen ace Graeme is hoping to lift the Scottish Cup in

between all of that when the Dons tackle treble-chasing Celtic at Hampden on Saturday.

‌ It is a huge week for the Shinnie siblings as Andrew aims to guide the Lions straight back to the top flight, while his younger brother aims to earn Jimmy Thelin's side a first Scottish

Cup win since 1990.

‌ And Andrew, 35, said: "It is a big one for the family. We are both trying to achieve really good things, but we have both got really difficult ties ahead.

"It is going to be difficult for us playing a Premiership team in the play-offs and Graeme has obviously got a high-flying Celtic team in the final.

Livingston's Andrew Shinnie celebrates after scoring at the death to sink FalkirkArticle continues below "But I'd say we've both got a chance of doing something really special and it could

be a really great week.

"I want my brother to be successful and I'd love for him to lift the cup and see Aberdeen do it.

"It would be great for the city and great for Graeme. It is going to be difficult. He has actually been in quite a few finals against Brendan Rodgers teams and they are always very difficult

games.

‌ "I think people think it is a foregone conclusion but Aberdeen have good players and they can turn up on the day and lift the cup."

Graeme Shinnie celebrates after scoring against Celtic in October(Image: SNS Group) Andrew is out of contract with the Lions after the play-offs have played out and while he hopes that ends

with Livi back in the top flight, he admits he would be open to extending his stay further after joining the Lions back in 2021.

‌ He added: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and I have a great relationship with the manager and many people here.

"There is a lot of football to be played, I don't know what division we will be in, but if there is a conversation to be had, I would be delighted to have one.

"But I won't focus on that until these two play-off games are over.

Article continues below "When you get older, you kind of go year to year and see what is out there for you. I think players can play a bit longer now and they are certainly a bit fitter.

They look after themselves more, which I certainly do, and I will be looking forward to what the future holds."

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