Peter Leven was thrilled to see his Dons side produce a brilliant second half performance in their final home game of the campaign.

“We missed a lot of chances in the first half and we said at half-time we need to take our chances.

“Livi came out and got their penalty but. I was raging we finally conceded! It is nice we have got the defensive record, especially considering how many goals we have conceded this season.

“Ester does not think it was a penalty, but to be fair Yengi put it away very well.

“I told them not to panic I always believed we would create and score. We were clinical in the end.

“I was delighted for Junior tonight. He’s a great player. What a professional, I’ve said that to the club. I would love to keep him here but it’s up to the next manager. I’ve said to the club numerous times. You can see his quality. Tonight and last week, the semi-final, he was different class. I could name loads of games.

“He is one of those players who creates chances and his free kick was great as well.”

“I was also pleased Dante got another goal. I’ve worked with Dante about manipulating the ball and using his body well and he took his goal well.”

“And then Fletcher does it again, two in two. It wasn’t just the goal, it was the awareness to let the ball run through his legs and take the shot early. Fletcher is a top player but he just need to keep growing and getting better every game.”

An emotional Jonny Hayes was given a guard of honour in what is expected to be his final appearance at Pittodrie.

“It was amazing. We don’t know what Jonny is going to do but if it is the end he got the send-off he would have wanted.

“He has been a great professional over his career and he’s a great person.

“It’s up to Jonny and the club to discuss what he wants to do but he is also a very good coach.”

“I am very grateful for the support from the fans towards myself. There’s only one Peter Leven but I’m sure my dad will tell you there are two! That is his name as well. It was lovely, I heard it a little bit last week too. The fans have been great since I took over so thanks to them for that.”