“I’ve had a good pre-season and James took me for a lot of runs even before pre-season started. Cup hopesMacKinnon is eager to progress in the Aberdeenshire Cup and added: “Even at this stage of the season it’s a big game. The Aberdeenshire Cup is a great trophy to win and if we could get through it would give us a great boost. “Everyone has had a good pre-season and is eager to get game time and make the most of their opportunity.” He said: “We’ve had success in the Aberdeenshire Cup in the past and we’d like to replicate that again.