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Scottish Premiership - Aberdeen v Ross County

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manc_don

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  1. As I said, they came from professional clubs who know how to conduct themselves in a professional manner to try and get the best out of their careers.
  2. Its something that struck me a while ago, there does seem to be a lack of professionalism in the SPL compared to in England.
  3. I'd agree with that. I know we go over it a lot, but fuck me, where we were when he took over was a depressing and embarassing state of affairs. As frustrating as he is, I will always be grateful for that. I just wish we could be a bit more consistent in our performances and results, as this league is well and truly shite.
  4. I think it is important to acknowledge the past, but I also think the board realise how important it is we get to Europe every season after not being in it this season. I just wish they'd thought about this over the summer, but at least we reduced our debt considerably.
  5. I'd hope that that was all shite. Especially the Derek young and Darren Dodds bit. Mackie does deserve a testimonial, but as Jager says, I think it would be better at a smaller ground so they'd fill it.
  6. A home game against St. Mirren. We won 2-1 courtesy of a Stavrum goal Living in Holland meant I never got to get across for games until I was about 13 or so. Still, got to see Zero perform some magic that game
  7. Link doesn't work! But I take it they've got a new DVD out?
  8. I sent an email to the club asking why the stewards treat non old firm fans completely different ot OF fans. Yet to receive a reply and don't expect to. I have no qualms about them doing their job, If they are going to be facists, I want them to be facist to the lot of them
  9. Sounds quite an honest A.G.M. Nice to hear that. Bit worrying that they don't know how they are going to fund the stadium, but at least they are being honest about things. Just a shame we're not further forward with it than over a year ago.
  10. Radio 1. Zane Lowe is playing the Stone Roses - Stone Roses. Classic! Full interviews with various people as well. Forgot to mention. He's playing the entire album.
  11. My thoughts exactly. Hopefully Aluko will be fit and JC will start with him and MacDonald
  12. Completely agree, the calibre of player that we have signed under JC has been significantly higher than in previous years. I know they don't always perform, but the fact they are here says something about JC.
  13. Something which has been mentioned on MAD is that apparently MacDonald played right mid for Killie. This has got me thinking, why hasn't JC tried him there? That would mean we can actually use Seve as a holding midfielder and have a midfield consisting of: Seve MacDonald, Kerr, Aluko Wouldn't be that bad would it? Otherwise I'd have JdV,MaDonald,Kerr and Aluko. By all accounts, Young deserves to be no-where near the first team at the moment.
  14. Did amuse me the highlights near enough skipped the whole of the first half. Its nice to hear for a change we played some nice football and actually won a game as well. I've thought we've played some good football in recent months but lost out on these occassions. Lets just hope we can build on this and get a bit of momentum going. Get Pittodrie as the Psychological fortress again!
  15. To be fair, as JC has even said (either about him or Mackie) if any of our strikers were 30 goal a season strikers, they wouldn't be with us. But I think Miller's all round game is top notch, as you say, just want a few more goals out of him.
  16. Think this is quite a good article and I have to agree with what he says. JC saved Miller's career as he was on a road to nothing with the Jutes and now is one of the most consistent performers for our club. Thank fuck he stayed! And its good to see that even he thinks JC has still got a lot of work to do at the club.
  17. As was mentioned on another thread, he won't be going anywhere until he wins something. No-one wants a manager that hasn't actually done anything (trophy-wise).
  18. Before anyone starts, I didn't buy it or do I read the paper I saw it on another site so thought I should post it here Barry Nicholson: Old boss Jimmy Calderwood should move south to prove himself Nov 30 2008 By Mark Guidi FORMER Pittodrie star Barry Nicholson insists Dons gaffer Jimmy Calderwood must move to England to finally prove himself. Preston midfielder Nicholson, who quit Aberdeen on a Bosman in the summer, is adamant Calderwood's talents are going stale in the north east and the only way they'll be rejuvenated is by joining him down south. The under-fire Dons boss has looked on helplessly as an exodus of his big-name players have left for megabucks deals in the Championship. Nicholson joined ex-Pittodrie pal Michael Hart at Deepdale, Chris Clark signed for Plymouth in August and inspirational skipper Russell Anderson switched to the promotion chase at Sunderland last season. Having taken Dons to a UEFA Cup last-32 place last term Caldo has arguably punched above his weight at Pittodrie. The beleaguered manager has been unable to strengthen in the transfer market and realises the chances of silverware are remote. But Nicholson, 30, believes Jimmy will be a massive success if he works with a board prepared to back him up. And if Calderwood is targeted Nicholson reckons Dons - who announced a trading profit for last year - will only have themselves to blame. He said: "I loved working under Jimmy. I had four years with him at Dunfermline and three at Aberdeen. "I needed a change and had always wanted to try England so was pleased to sign for Preston. "Jimmy may well feel the same. It has been hard for him as he has not had much money to spend and replace the players he lost. "Hart, Clark and Anderson were all massive parts of the team. "We never really replaced them and I just felt we weren't going to get any better. It didn't look like we were going to strengthen. "If we had got more backing we could have pushed on. "If you can keep your good players for a few years it gives you a better chance. "It must be difficult for Jimmy when he's not even getting a little money to spend. I'm sure he'll want to test himself at a higher level and try England. "I know he has had a bit of stick this season but there is no need to panic. He would do well at another club if he moved on." Nicholson made his mind up a year ago he was going to quit Pittodrie under freedom of contract. However, had Dons won the Scottish Cup he may well have stayed. The 4-3 semi-final loss to Queen of the South was a devastating blow and Nicholson felta cup hangover was part of the reason for Aberdeen's poor start to this season. He said: "There's no way we should have lost to Queens. We would have played Rangers in the final and I believe we'd have beaten them. "Had we won the cup it may have swung it for me to stay. I often talk to the Aberdeen boys about losing that game and it still hurts." Nicholson now has his sights set on promotion with Preston. Alan Irvine's side are in a decent position in the Championship and Nic would love to play in the Premiership. He said: "Alan is meticulous. His planning into every aspect of the game is unbelievable. "He uses ProZone and lots of video stuff. He brings boys in individually and that has been a help as I didn't know much about the players I'd be facing down here. "Alan is great to work under and I'm enjoying the change of scenery. "Promotion to the Premiership would be special but this is a tough league. You play on a Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday and there is little time to rest. "The standard is slightly better than the SPL out with the Old Firm. The teams are also bigger and stronger - I've worked in the gym every day since I arrived. "We'll see where we are at the end of January. You always have a better idea of how things will shape up then." http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/sport-news/scottish-football/spl/aberdeen-fc/2008/11/30/barry-nicholson-old-boss-jimmy-calderwood-should-move-south-to-prove-himself-78057-20935468/
  19. Not sure, I missed that part! But yeah, MacDonald is Nicholson's replacement. Said it after seeing him play and I've stood by it, just needs time to settle in and it would appear he is doing so. We always have been slow starters Will Tommy Wright be like a new signing?
  20. Haha I'd forgotten about that. Nevertheless, glad to see you can keep perspective of these events A few folk on Mad are calling/debating whether or not Kerr should be given the captaincy! Some turn around after most people had written him off at the start of the season. Does this mean Jimmy C can get the best out of players? Shirley not
  21. You still drunk Jager? I'll have whatever you're on 8 points between us and the hun b squad. If we keep a steady team we should claw that back. It felt good last night to be celebrating a win again, lets hope its one of many!
  22. Young keen to sign a new contract at Pittodrie midfielder was unaware of being booed by supporters By Michael Gannon Published: 29/11/2008 LOOKING FOR A RESULT TODAY: Aberdeen’s Derek Young. Kevin Emslie More Pictures Aberdeen midfielder Derek Young will not require much persuading should the Dons give him the opportunity to sign a new contract at Pittodrie. Young is one of several players, including Scott Severin, Jamie Smith, Lee Mair and Jeffrey de Visscher, whose deals expire at the end of the season. Although talks have yet to start, he is keen to stay. The 28-year-old is in his second spell with the Dons and not even the jeers from some supporters in the 2-0 victory against St Mirren a fortnight ago will put him off remaining in the north-east. He said: “I have not spoken to anyone about my contract situation. I am sure if the club offers the out-of-contract players new deals there will not be any problems. There certainly will not be a problem with me. “Two years ago I was at Partick Thistle and I was not enjoying my football so much. “The difference at Pittodrie has been incredible and, although the team has not been playing as well this season, I am still loving it. Whatever new contract comes along, I'm pretty sure there will not be any hassle on my part. “I did not realise I was getting booed until I saw it in the newspaper the following day. It was news to me but I shout and scream at the television when things are not going right so I am not going to criticise anyone. “The supporters were frustrated because we were not steamrollering St Mirren but we were frustrated also. “I have never had a problem with the supporters at Aberdeen, the only time I can remember getting any stick was when I came back with another club. “I was in and out of the team for a while and I was frustrated because I was not playing as well as I would have liked. Now I am looking to getting myself back to my best form.†Young was impressive in last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Rangers and, while the result was disappointing, he is looking for a similar performance against Motherwell at Pittodrie today. He said: “It is frustrating for everyone to put so much into games and get nothing. “It sounds good to say you kept Pedro Mendes and Barry Ferguson quiet for long spells but the end result meant all the hard work was for nothing. It does show though that it can be done and there are a lot of positives we can take from it.â€
  23. Surprisingly I'd agree with that. But its clear for all to see that this has been a problem, but a good start was signing Aluko on a permanent deal. I also think Kerr was a good signing and have hopes for Macdonald in the future. But we haven't replaced Hart and Anderson which are two key areas. Hodgkiss is all very well in the short term, but we need our own right back. I'm still unsure whether or not Seve deserves a place in the team after how he's played for a few years now. I certainly don't want him at the back, but I he definitely doesn't have the pace for the midfield anymore. But then we have the problem of who would replace him, as no-one else has any real bite in the midfield.
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