Not the ex-British Army soldier who served in the Intelligence Corps and Force Research Unit, nor the Scottish radio presenter currently working
@originalfm
Aberdeen and Hibernian fans should be aware that there will be a minute's applause during the 8th minute of Saturday's match at Pittodrie in support of manager Steven Gerrard.
Andy Murray just won a match at 3am against a guy who hit three dozen more winners than him. Pure grind. Returned to his chair and wept into a towel for 2 minutes, before acknowledging the fans that still remained. Signed every autograph request before heading down the tunnel. 👏
Dressing Shay Logan in a Scott Brown shirt for his stagger later backfired after he failed to get on his flight as the staff refused to give him a booking.
In these tough times for Dandies (& for Aberdeen in general) a wee reminder that for a period of 4 days (between 12-16 May 1984) Aberdeen FC held the Scottish Premier League title, Scottish Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup and European Super Cup simultaneously.
You're welcome.
Real Madrid's last 10 finals in European knockout competitions:
2018 W 3-1 v Liverpool
2017 W 4-1 v Juventus
2016 W 1-1 (5-3p) v Atletico
2014 W 4-1(aet) v Atletico
2002 W 2-1 v Leverkusen
2000 W 3-0 v Valencia
1998 W 1-0 v Juve
1986 W 5-3 v Koln
1985 W 3-1 v Videoton
1983...
Darvel 1 Aberdeen 0
Spartans 1 Dundee Utd 0
Falkirk 4 Dundee Utd 2
QOTS 2 Dundee Utd 2 (QOTS win 4-3 on pens)
In 2023, Goodwin managed sides that were beaten/knocked out by lower league opposition in 4 (FOUR) separate competitions in the same calendar year.
Plus a relegation.
Five goals this afternoon;
Fourth win this season;
Three league points;
Two more Cosgrove goals;
One Hedges howitzer;
No disabled sections broken.
#COYR
Since it's a bye-week for the Michigan Wolverines, a reminder that Aberdeen's own
@DavidOjabo
is currently T-20th in sacks and T-8th in forced fumbles in all of College Football.
@ScotlandNFL
Looking back on that Ester Sokler goal. He's hit it from the edge of the box, cleared the 6'2'' goalie - at full stretch - and still managed to dip it under the bar.
Unstoppable.
Qarabağ is where Aberdeen ultimately aspire to be - a 'Top 100' club regularly qualifying for European Group Stages and playing quality football in the process. The only question that matters right now is how do we get from here to there?
🗣️ 'We have to try and crack Goliath...'
Aberdeen "will have to play their worst game ever" if NSI Runavik are to have any chance of progressing in the Europa League, says head coach Glenn Stahl.
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Aberdeen now have three of the most promising young Scottish midfielders (Messrs Campbell, Ferguson & McCrorie) contracted for a combined 10 years.
They won't play all the time (yet) however the club should have that eventual midfield 3 in mind in it's long term strategy.
Considering Scott McKenna is under contract for four more seasons, Aberdeen should only sell if a club meets their valuation of the player and (preferably) a replacement CB can be obtained before the transfer deadline. Otherwise, we move on to Rijeka.
If part-time Arbroath were to gain promotion to the Premiership, where would folk rank that in terms of all-time single-season achievements in Scottish fitba? It would have to be right up there.
Baldwin is actually the player who was late to the challenge & contact is made after the ball has already been played by Shinnie. He is not out of control; nor does he have the ability to change the laws of physics.
Unfortunate that probably the three most likeable players in the England squad were the ones that didn't score their penalties. Marcus Rashford in particular is an inspiring role model. Genuinely concerned for the kind of abuse they may receive.
Miko Virtanen, the best defensive midfielder in the Championship at 20 years old.
Would love to see Aberdeen give him an opportunity in the first team next season.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good
@miko99virtanen
has been defensively whilst out on loan at
@ArbroathFC
from
@AberdeenFC
👏🏼
Tackles per 90: 2.1 (1st)
Tackles per opp. 30 possessions: 2.74 (2nd)
Thinking back, it's incredible that Aberdeen could attract a player like Gillhaus. Bought by PSV after selling Ruud Gullit(!); won the European Cup there before losing his place to Romário(!!); went on to start alongside Marco van Basten with the Netherlands at Italia '90(!!!)
With the Celtic game now out of the way, is the path now clear for Liam Scales to return to Pittodrie?
Also, Mattie Pollock is still to see a single minute of competitive fitba for Watford so far this season - take him home, Merkland Road...
Next home game for Aberdeen is 27 October, same day as SWFL Division 1 – North winners Aberdeen FC Women play their last match. The Dons have a 12:15 ko so how about switching the Women's game from ASV to Pittodrie for a 3pm ko with trophy presentation after?
@AberdeenFC
If you think I am going to get carried away just because the Dons had a couple of good results against clubs in the bottom half of the table then you are absolutely right.
Local loon, parlayed what ability he had into over 300 appearances for the Dons and over 50 goals - it's hardly his fault if the club failed to bring in better strikers during his 15 year tenure.
Kris Boyd:
* Opines Shinnie & McLean aren't good enough for Scotland call-ups; combine to score opener at Rugby Park.
* Dares McKenna to shoot from 40yds; scores winner at Pittodrie.
Should Steve Clarke be warning him off such banter and its concomitant risks?
#COYR
That Aberdeen squad 30 years ago:
Snelders, Watt, McKimmie, D Robertson, McLeish, Miller, Irvine, Bett, Cameron, Conner, Grant, C Robertson, Simpson, Mason, Jess, Gillhaus, Nicholas, Van Der Ark - with Stephen Wright and Scott Booth coming through the ranks.
Min.
Of St Johnstone's starting XI in both cup wins, 4 - Clark, Kane, Kerr & McCann - came through their youth system (not to mention their manager) while Liam Gordon & David Wotherspoon are both boyhood Perth Saints.
A lot to be said for being the best 'Community Club' you can be.
Listening to Sportsound on the way home, I found it interesting that Kenny Macintyre unconsciously referred to James Tavernier scoring "the" Rangers penalty this evening.
Just like there is not "a" kick-off, or "a" full-time whistle; "the" Rangers penalty is an inevitability.
The correct decision, but unfortunately one that does absolutely nothing for an Aberdeen team that lost to a single goal by a player that should not have been on the pitch.
I presume Scott Brown will be offering an apology to other Scottish clubs for his team getting knocked out of Champions League qualification by lower-ranked opposition in Europe last night.
Listened to Jim Goodwin's comments on Sportsound on the way home - to be getting pelted with coins/pie/juice/fitever piss-poor behaviour from those responsible.
3 substitute appearances this season with Watford - roughly 45 mins of playing time in total.
Is it worth revisting this during the January transfer window?
Appreciate this may not be the biggest Dons-related news today, but today's win gets the U18s within 5 points of Killie at the top of the CAS Elite League with 2 games in hand.
Also - why are these matches so poorly publicised by the club?
A double from Alfie Bavidge and goals from Cammy Wilson and Brendan Hamilton gave our young Dons an impressive 4-1 victory over a strong Kilmarnock side this afternoon.
Match report from Cormack Park ⤵️
Nothing against the guy, however just so I'm clear - Aberdeen have signed a loan player who:
* can't play against Celtic
* isn't an option to buy in the summer
* actively impedes the "visible player pathway" for at least a couple of our own prospects
or am I missing something?
If that ends up being Freddie Woodman's last contribution in our Scottish Cup campaign then I'd just like to say thank you, thank you and thank you. 👏👏👏
Aberdeen has a great group of good, young players in the likes of Barron, Besuijen, MacKenzie & Ramsay. While the summer should see a significant shake-up, there is still plenty to build on here.
Surely Leigh Griffiths is on a similar standing to what Ally McCoist used to be for the national team? The moment he's fit and available he should be straight into the squad and plonked on the bench, just in case...
Interestingly, Aberdeen was the last team to win a domestic trophy with an entirely Scottish starting eleven - plus subs and manager, as it happens - when winning the 1995 League Cup Final.
I hope the SPFL will insist on Jack Ross remaining in post until the first round of league fixtures is complete in order to preserve sporting integrity.
Struggling to contain my enthusiasm for Scott McKenna. Size and strength, dominance in the air, composure on the ball, a good passing range, a natural leader on the park. The complete package.