New Celtic signing Jonny Hayes made the pledge before Aberdeen took on Rangers last season.
Jonny Hayes of Aberdeen and Emilio Izaguirre of Celtic
Jonny Hayes clinched his move to Celtic this week and was unveiled to the media on Monday.
Hayes is Celtic’s first summer signing, and leaves behind an Aberdeen side who he joined in 2012.
The Irish winger is determined to make his move a success, and that will mean keeping up the club’s dominance over Glasgow rivals Rangers.
Hayes was part of an Aberdeen side which had mixed success against the Gers last season, and he was determined to help them overcome their Ibrox hoodoo.
Aberdeen’s Jonathan Hayes in action with Celtic’s Patrick Roberts
Speaking ahead of Aberdeen’s away trip to Rangers last December, Hayes vowed to get a tattoo if the Dons won, as it would have been their first victory at Ibrox in 25 years.
He told the Scottish Sun: “If we win on Saturday I can get the date put on somewhere, and I’ll ask him [Rangers supporting pal] to do it.
“Celtic and Rangers were highly successful in the last few decades, but it is hard to believe it has been so long since Aberdeen won at Ibrox.
“But it’s a very different Aberdeen now, a new team, and a different Rangers too.”
Hayes’ team were beaten 2-1 in the clash in early December, meaning the winger did not follow up on his plans to get inked.
Aberdeen’s Jonathan Hayes looks dejected
When the two teams met later in the season at Ibrox, Hayes did not make any similar proclamations, as he was suspended for the fixture.
Aberdeen went on to win the May clash 2-1, but having not played a part, Hayes will not have seen it as such a cause for celebration.
He will hope to play a prominent role in victories over Rangers with Celtic this coming season.
Dundee United’s Chris Erskine (L) in action with Aberdeen’s Jonny Hayes
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