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ASH TAYLOR is poised to make a quickfire return to Aberdeen’s defence for Sunday’s title showdown.

The centre-half played 90 minutes of the Dons’ Under-20s win over Dundee United at Stark’s Park today.

And when asked if he came through the match unscathed, boss Derek McInnes said: "There were no problems. He played the whole game."

Taylor limped off with a knee cartilage problem in a 3-3 draw with Dundee on January 17 and underwent surgery four days later.

Now, just over a month on, he’s ready to answer the call as the Reds push Celtic all the way in the title race.

Taylor said: “There are a lot of big games coming up and I want to be back among it as soon as possible.

“Sadly, I was injured at a bad time and missing out playing at Hampden in the League Cup semi-final against Dundee United was a real disappointment.

“But there is no point looking back. Injuries are all part of being a footballer.

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“Watching from the stands and supporting the boys was difficult and losing 2-1 was hard to take.

“But injuries are part of football and there’s no point in looking back.”

Taylor’s stand-in Donervon Daniels, drafted-in on loan from West Brom during the transfer window and Taylor was full of praise for him.

He said: “I played with Donervon at Tranmere and he’s a good lad. He’ll prove a great addition for us.”

But ahead of Sunday’s big clash he refused to make any predictions that Dons can claim their first title since 1985.

He said: “The boys just want progress and to build on what they did last season. We’ll try and take as many points as we can and see where that leaves us.”

Aberdeen won 2-0 at Stark’s Park this afternoon with Cammy Smith and Jamie Masson on target.

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