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sports reporter for BBC Scotland - based in Aberdeen. All views are my own.

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Tyrone Smith
6 years
'And finally ...' after 20 years in the sport hotseat, I read my last STV North sports desk tonight .... it has been a pleasure bringing you the sport over the last two decades, with this brilliant team .... a new challenge awaits
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6 years
A busy first day in my new role of senior digital broadcast reporter for BBC Sport Scotland ... I will be based in Aberdeen and look forward to continuing to cover one of Scotland's most vibrant and varied sporting areas
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6 years
A fantastic turnout by the Red Army tonight as Neale Cooper's life is celebrated at Pittodrie #legend
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Tyrone Smith
5 months
Amid what was a quite bizarre game of football in Finland …. My bottle of water actually froze
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
From King Street juveniles to King of Europe ..... what a journey .... a homegrown Gothenburg Great gone far too soon .... and just the loveliest of guys too .... a true Northern light has gone out .... but will never be forgotten, RIP Neale #legend
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STV News
6 years
Cooper died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Monday afternoon
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6 years
Highland League Fort William FC have been fined £150 and docked NINE points for fielding an ineligible player on THREE occasions .... their current points total for the season now stands at -9
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6 years
STV News understands Derek McInnes will be REMAINING as Aberdeen manager
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6 years
Watching a bit of Bullseye in memory of the great Jim Bowen tonight, and one of the ?s was 'can you spell concomitant?'
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6 years
Andrew Robertson has been named as the new Scotland captain .... delighted for a him ... still just 24, and already a real leader .... and the country couldn't wish for a better role model and inspiration too
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4 years
The rocket has been spotted in the sky above Aberdeen in Scotland tonight #SpaceX @SpaceX ⁩ ⁦ @NASA
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
An interesting name on the Dundee bench today, Luke Strachan - the 18 yr old midfielder is the grandson of Gordon. If he comes on at some point today, 3 generations of the Strachan family will have played for the club, with his dad Gavin also having had a spell at Dens
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1 year
Let's just take a step back and admire this thing of beauty
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2 years
Sir Alex arriving for a pre match look at himself before today's game @AberdeenFC @ManUtd @BBCSportScot @BBCSport
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8 months
The Aberdeen fans have been making the pilgrimage to the scene of their 1983 European glory, the Ullevi - and they are certainly in fine voice ahead of tonight’s game across the city against BK Hacken
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
A hugely impressive young man
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STV Sport
6 years
WATCH: Neale Cooper's son Alex has a message for all those who have paid tribute to his dad since his passing
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7 years
I may be miles away from home in Cyprus ... but heartened to just hear an Aberdeen accent shout 'fars the tacos'
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5 years
Dundee United’s new owner Mark Ogren says he is donating £5000 to the campaign to build a statue of legendary manager, Jim McLean
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Tyrone Smith
1 year
While Duk will again get the headlines ... Pollock, MacDonald and Scales were granite solid at the back for Aberdeen tonight
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Some of the lovely tributes to the great Neale Cooper at Pittodrie this morning
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3 years
I know a lot has rightly been said about him, but Calvin Ramsay has been outstanding for Aberdeen. The best young player I have seen come through the ranks at Pittodrie since Ryan Fraser burst on the scene imo
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
A lot of decent stories around the SPFL today , a certain Mr Shankland is one 👋👋 but Cove Rangers are top of the pile for me, not just walking through the doors of the SPFL, but booting them entirely off their hinges and shouting 'himmin, we are here'
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5 years
Sir Alex Ferguson cutting the ribbon to open Cormack Park, Aberdeen’s new £12 million training facility and youth academy
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12 days
In what has been such a strange season for Aberdeen, a real shining light has been Jack MacKenzie. Real quality and a local boy too.
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
What an effort by Cove Rangers tonight ... They gave Hibs an almighty Scottish Cup fright. Cove did themselves, and their city, proud.
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Tyrone Smith
3 months
I love my job, but I've a couple of weeks off which means I have the luxury of taking my kids to the football. I don't get to do it very often . Special moments.
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Tyrone Smith
7 months
Wild out there already, this Aberdeen harbour. The water is the highest I have ever seen it #stormbabet
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Aberdeen have rejected a bid from Hull City for Scott McKenna ...the mood from the Dons is very much that he is not for sale
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6 years
This sums up the game at the top level in England ..... all money, and not much else
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6 years
Dyce Boys club are celebrating after landing a six figure cash windfall, by way of a solidarity payment they received, following former player Stuart Armstrong's £7 million pound move from Celtic to Southampton
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Tyrone Smith
3 years
The thing that makes this all the more incredible, is the fact Brora haven't kicked a competitive ball for two and a half months
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BBC Sport Scotland
3 years
One of the biggest shocks in @ScottishCup history as Highland League champions @brorarangers defeat last year's finalists, @JamTarts , 2-1 in the second round.
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
I've seen this new look Aberdeen side now a couple of times at first hand this season .... The flair players will always command the headlines .... But Ramadani looks the business to me, the glue that holds everything together
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Tyrone Smith
9 years
Rule number 1 of stage performing - always make sure your 50 foot cape can be removed with ease ... #cape
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
I've waited a while to say this .. #Scotland are World Cup winners ..... Gary Anderson and Peter Wright have won the #WorldCupOfDarts , beating the Republic of Ireland in the final, the first time Scotland have won the event 👋👋🎯
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Tyrone Smith
7 years
A huge round of applause to Ross County who are putting their fans first by slashing their season ticket prices for next season
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Max Lowe has returned to Aberdeen on loan for the remainder of the season, the Dons will do well to top that bit of business this window
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
The banner blowing in the wind outside Pittodrie today
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
It is understood Aberdeen FC have been given the green light to carry on with their £50 million pound Kingsford stadium project. A judicial review into the planning process has ruled in favour of the development.
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Lovely touch this, Hartlepool United are to rename one of their stands, The Neale Cooper Stand
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Hartlepool United FC
6 years
We are very pleased to announce that as part of a sponsorship deal with @EastDurhamCol the Mill House Stand at Victoria Park is to be renamed in memory of Neale Cooper. Full story here now: #Pools
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6 years
Given the obvious resources gulf, the fact aberdeen finished the season just 9 points behind celtic is an achievement in itself
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6 years
Dave Cormack has been elected to the Aberdeen FC board at tonight's club AGM
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Tyrone Smith
7 months
I've been lucky enough to go and watch football matches in some weird and wonderful places over the years, but Frankfurt definitely takes top spot for me in the loudness stakes .... quite the atmosphere
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1 year
I thought Aberdeen were excellent today. Near the end Liam Scales cleared the ball out for the throw and both he and Graeme Shinnie celebrated the moment. That epitomised the spirit of the team's performance.
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
Morning folks, we are all having to adapt at the moment amid these difficult times as well as #StayHomeSaveLives it is important that we all #staypositive
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11 months
This is impressive & a sign of a bit of cultural shift on the football front in the NE. In recent years you definitely see more kids wearing Aberdeen tops & far less wearing Celtic, Rangers and other strips. The work encouraging the next generation of fans definitely pays off
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Aberdeen FC
11 months
👏 A record-breaking 10,000 season tickets have been sold for 23/24. ⬇️ There's still time to play your part.
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6 years
The reaction to Adam Rooney leaving the Scottish Premiership to go to English football's 5th tier has been interesting, for me it simply highlights the bonkers nature of the game south of the border
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6 years
Aberdeen have secured a further £1 million of funding towards their Community Sports Hub and Training facilities in Kingsford, Tom Crotty has pledged a further £500,000, that has been matched by Dave Cormack
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
Err, looks like another Scottish darting star is born .... This is incredible
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🚨 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘-𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥! 🚨 UNBELIEVABLE SCENES AS WILLIE BORLAND STRIKES PERFECTION TO WIN THE DECIDING LEG AND ALLY PALLY HAS ABSOLUTELY ERUPTED! SIMPLY SENSATIONAL 🤯
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
quite a game at Pittodrie - Derek McInnes got the response he wanted from his players, the turnaround inspired by young Connor McLennan - a 19 year old with an old head on young shoulders - lets not forget Lewis Ferguson is still just 19 too, his winning goal fit to win any game
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5 years
Right, just give Hendo the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award now ... brilliant, loved that 👏👏👏
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Tyrone Smith
7 years
A sea gull did the business on me during my live tonight ..... perhaps a lucky omen for Aberdeen tomorrow?????
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
I know rooney has been criticised by some (not me) this season ... but the reality is if you get ball to him in the box in front of goal .... he's likely to score .. worth his weight in gold, or goals
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6 years
I'm told @brorarangers are expecting to take 450 fans to @OfficialKillie , not bad for a town with a population of just 1,100
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Tyrone Smith
1 year
Chuffed for the lad. It feels like Dean has been around for ages, but he is still only 21. A nice football memory to tuck safely in the locker. And I always like to see the Bridge of Don boys make a name for themselves .
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BBC Sport
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IN-CREDIBLE! Stevenage's winning moment served up courtesy of Dean Campbell's strike! #BBCFootball #FACup
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6 years
Fantastic achievement by Stonehaven's Sam Locke, not only is he the only Scot to make the @TheOpen cut, he is the only amateur ..... meaning he has won the prestigious silver medal
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
Quite a sunset in the ‘Deen tonight
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
Wow, brilliant stuff by Eilish McColgan, what a run, Commonwealth Gold medallist. That's my sporting highlight of 2022 right there, there are not many things that get me shouting at the telly. She has worked so hard for so long and really deserves this.
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Tyrone Smith
11 months
This will be a strong contender for best bit of business in this Scottish transfer window
@AberdeenFC
Aberdeen FC
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Leighton Clarkson has signed a four year-deal with the Dons, joining from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. Welcome back Leighton 💫 🔴
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5 years
Quite a bit of business this, Lewis has been standout ever since he arrived at Pittodrie - and for me, he has been the best goalie in the Scottish Premiership this season
@BBCNorthEast
BBC North East Scot
5 years
Looks like he's a keeper..... @AberdeenFC announces Joe Lewis has signed a new five-year contract to stay at Pittodrie until 2024 ⚽️ @BBCSportScot @BBCSportsound
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4 years
As an Aberdonian myself, this news has prompted a strange mix of emotions - worry, concern etc, but also as a citizen of the city I have a strong sense of embarrassment and shame too
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BBC Scotland News
4 years
More on this story ➡️
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
I know Lawrence Shankland gets all the headlines, but Paul McMullan is also having a very fine season for Dundee United, always catches the eye when I have seen him this term, and a terrific work ethic too
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Dundee United chairman Mike Martin says the club have introduced a new rule meaning players will have to live in a 25 mile radius of Dundee, i have to say, this makes perfect sense.
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3 years
Aberdeen FC have commissioned a bronze statue of Sir Alex Ferguson which will be located outside the RDS - it will be the first of a series of statues to honour some of the key figures that have played a defining role in the club's history 👏👏👏
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Tyrone Smith
3 years
I must say I am loving the new look outside the Merkland ... And so are the kids
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Aberdeen have sold out their initial allocation of 3,000 tickets for tomorrow's Premiership trip to Livingston
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
Andrew Considine has been called in to the Scotland squad, delighted for him, really deserved. He has been a very consistent and solid performer over a long period of time and is very underrated.
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
That's Aberdeen through to their 4th League Cup semi final in 6 years ... that is a pretty decent record by anyone's standards
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6 years
I would expect Aberdeen to really kick on again after today's Derek McInnes news ... don't care what anyone says, 6 weeks of uncertainty in your work place would undoubtedly effect you
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Tyrone Smith
7 years
This should surely be adopted here ....
@itvnews
ITV News
7 years
Non-smokers in Japan are being offered six days extra annual leave - for free - to make up for colleagues who take smoking breaks
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4 years
Joe Lewis produced another couple of brilliant saves yesterday, he does that game in and game out. He has been some signing for Aberdeen, he cost nothing too.
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Tyrone Smith
3 years
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you a rowie with cream cheese. I had this every morning on my way to school - tonight I revisited the classic combination for the first time in about 28 years , sinsational #rowie
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Aberdeen appointing Dave Cormack as vice chairman is a pretty significant move for the club going forward - a man with real vision, and not afraid to think outside the box
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Scotland's ladies football team have qualified for the world cup finals for the first time 👏👏👏👏👏
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
I've finally found my talent, ten touches with a bog roll #StayAtHomeChallenge #CoronaOut @BBCSportScot not a bad finish for someone right footed
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Quite a result for Aberdeen tonight, they have had some huge results on the road this season
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Tyrone Smith
9 years
The booing of Shay Logan by the way is utterly shameful
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Tyrone Smith
1 year
The message from the Aberdeen fans to the Gothenburg Greats is clear
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Delighted to see Inverness have awarded Ryan Esson a testimonial ....10 years of great service up there
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Absolutely delighted for Cove, a lot of hard work, over many years, getting the club ready for the step up, has been rewarded today, onwards and upwards, in senior football terms Aberdeen is now a 2 team city @spfl
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Cove Rangers FC
5 years
FT | Berwick Rangers 0-3 Cove Rangers (0-7 on aggregate) We’ve done it!!! We are promoted to League 2!!! #COYC
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5 years
I risk of sounding like an old moan, but this sockless shoe skintight breeks thing at the moment is a right nonsense, stark contrast to the baggy jeans and bell bottom phase of my own younger years
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Tyrone Smith
8 months
The sun is splitting the skies at Pittodrie. All quiet just now but it will be a cauldron of noise in a few hours time as the Red Army look to roar Aberdeen on to place in the group stages of the Europa League
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Here is my interview with Aberdeen director @CormackDavie in full, well worth a listen as we discuss, Scottish football, Kingsford, putting fans first, the European scene and tapping in to the US market
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
One thing I noticed at Tynecastle yesterday was the buzz around the ground, I got there at 12.30, on the walk along Gorgie Road, the bars were rammed, there were Jambos to be seen everywhere ... and a lot of tourists getting involved too ... a real sense of a club on the up
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Joe Lewis being confirmed as the new Aberdeen captain is thoroughly deserved, and to me, the perfect choice. A real leader, who the players respect, the fans love, and has shown his long term commitment to the Dons - he also does a power of work in the community too
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
That ladies and gentlemen is snow falling just now in Aberdeen, merry christmas everyone #snowjoke
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
The King of the Beach End paying a special tribute to Neale Cooper
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Tyrone Smith
3 years
Scotland win the World Cup of Darts, take a bow @snakebitewright and @hendo180
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
Now, I hope that Ferguson goal gets the same credit such a strike from the likes of pogba, ronaldo et al would get ..... might make the tribunal negotiations a bit harder
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6 years
Aberdeen are through to the League Cup final, they might not have the flair of recent Dons sides ... but they make up for it with bucketloads of character
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
The Highland League have ended their season early, and declared Brora Rangers as Champions
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Tyrone Smith
8 years
I've a good reason for missing this week's prem darts in aberdeen - the arrival of our beautiful baby daughter, Holly - a bouncing 8lbs 1oz
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
A refreshing and wide ranging interview with Aberdeen director Dave Cormack - talks about the Dons tapping in to the US market, and about what Stateside lessons Scottish football can learn ... and a whole lot more too
@BBCSportScot
BBC Sport Scotland
5 years
"Why can't @AberdeenFC be America's Scottish team?" Director Dave Cormack has big plans for the Scottish Premiership club...
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
Good to this fine chap in such good form this afternoon
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Tyrone Smith
2 years
My heart was racing during that, darts of steel by Peter Wright to get over the line . In to the semi finals and a mouthwatering tie with Gary Anderson .... At least we know there will be a Scot in the world final
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
My vision for the future of Aberdeen's Union St. Pedestrianised, resurfaced, power cleaned & a 'Memories Mile' of granite statues of notables who've forged the city's history, from all walks of life eg Fergie, Law, Miller, Lawrie (all sport but you get my drift) - thoughts?
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
They are getting very excited at Kim Little’s old school, Mintlaw Academy ahead of this afternoon’s game @BBCSportScot @BBCNorthEast @BBCSport
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
It is also worth noting that the first round of this season's Premier League darts is in Aberdeen, Peter Wright walking out as world champion on home soil is going to raise the roof at @PandJLive @OfficialPDC ..... and of course Hendo taking to the oche there too
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Tyrone Smith
4 years
Very impressive showing by Aberdeen today, Ferguson and McCrorie as solid as a chunk of Rubislaw granite
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Tyrone Smith
3 years
It will be interesting to see how Sam Cosgrove gets on back down in England. What can't be disputed is what a great bit of business he has been for Aberdeen, recruited for £30,000 3 years ago. Scouted well, developed well, and sold on for big money at a critical time.
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Tyrone Smith
5 years
Having had a look round Aberdeen's new training hub and academy, Cormack Park, it is absolutely first class
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Tyrone Smith
6 years
James Wilson is fit and available for Aberdeen this weekend
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