Morris ready to ditch 'super sub' status in search for starting spot

Shayden Morris is "proud" of his Aberdeen revival and is targeting a starting spot after his recent exploits off the bench.

Morris, 23, scored no goals last season in a bit-part role, but has impressed this term under manager Jimmy Thelin.

The former Fleetwood Town player has two goals and seven assists, featuring mainly as a substitute in the Dons' excellent start to the Premiership season.

"I'm really proud of myself what I've done to get back playing and contributing to the team," Morris said. "I feel like I'm having a big impact at the moment.

"I'm enjoying the moment, but staying level-headed and taking it game by game. Every game I go into, I'm ready to do what I know I can do whether it's from the beginning or me coming on.

"I know I've been called a super-sub; I kind of just want to be a super player. If it's being a substitute and helping the team, I don't mind it, but of course I want to be a starter."