Stephen Robinson insists he won’t dwell on any Pittodrie boos as Aberdeen prepare for a crunch League Cup quarter-final against Kilmarnock.

A goalless league draw against Killie last weekend drew frustration from sections of the home crowd. While Robinson understands the expectations at Aberdeen, he retains complete faith in his squad.

“I don’t hear the outside noise,” Robinson said. “I am very experienced in what I do and have a lot of belief in the squad and staff. You have to shut the noise out.

“You know it is there, and you have to deal with it. I’m not on social media, so I don’t read anything, but there is a clear determination here to keep moving forward. Did we deserve the reaction after the game? Yes, as a group, we know that. That is part and parcel of modern football. You don’t dwell on it, you go out and try to make up for it.”

Aberdeen’s last victory came against Dundee in the League Cup second round. Following a demanding stretch against Rangers and Celtic, Robinson believes his players are refreshed and ready for a crucial week featuring the Kilmarnock cup tie followed by trips to Fir Park and Easter Road.

“When you play Rangers and Celtic, there is mental fatigue, especially with a day’s less rest, but that is behind us now,” he said. “The players are looking forward to three games in a week. It gives us a chance to build momentum and progress in the cup.”

Robinson accepts that results are the only way to win over frustrated supporters, though he remains unbothered by critics.

“I have a great wife, two sons, and four dogs, so I’m certainly not lonely,” he added. “I have support where I need it, including plenty of encouragement from Aberdeen fans. Unfortunately, the loudest voices are often the negative ones.

“When you come to a club like Aberdeen, and you aren’t winning games, you expect criticism. You accept it, deal with it, and move on. It happens everywhere in football, not just here.”