Nicky Devlin knows that stepping out in front of a Greek atmosphere in a European game forces you to rise to the occasion after his last experience with Aberdeen on the continent.

And he is raring to see what AEK Athens are all about when Jimmy Thelin's Dons play at the OPAP Arena on Thursday in search of a first Conference League victory this season.

The Scotland cap was a part of Barry Robson's side that last paid a visit to Greece, helping himself to an assist in the 2-2 draw with AEK's bitter rivals PAOK in Thessaloniki, writes Record Sport .

And he is hopeful the new group will be able to keep their cool heads amongst the chaos. He said: "It's an environment or a kind of atmosphere that's where you want to play in.

"You want to put yourself and test yourself in those

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