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Well, not sure what possessed me, but just watched it on Alba there. It was actually more painful watching than it was listening to on the radio, which I thought impossible. We certainly had the bulk of the ball in opening 20-25 minutes, but generally did nothing with it. I thought Hearts reverted to the old fashioned Hearts, in terms of being physical and pressing quickly, they battled harder for the 50-50's and made it uncomfortable any time we got possession, something they lacked under Cathro, and I actually thought they looked fitter than us Also, the majority of their opportunities came from our left hand side, at times we looked like we had our LB sent off as the gaps were criminal. Can't say too many got pass marks, Lewis obviously, some fantastic goalkeeping. Anthony O'Connor absolutely strolled it and genuinely wish the rest of the defenders had his composure and awareness to pick a pass rather than aimless punts ( Arnason, but he's not getting a look in for whatever reason ) & Christie showed flashes but was too inconsistent. Dom Ball was relatively comfortable, made one poor decision that led to Isma Goncalves hitting the bar for them, but generally, he'll be a good addition. Stevie May was blowing out of his arse after roughly 65 minutes and should have been replaced, must say also, Shinnie was rather ineffective & Kenny McLean needs dropped. He is a good player, he's shown he can be a good player, but he's not really delivering of late. Unfortunately Considine, who I truly like due to the fact the guy has worked harder than anybody season upon season to improve, was rather pish too and I thought he was pish VS Partick also. I think we need to maintain a flat back 4, we also need to have that width that Hayes & McGinn brought us game after game, it was our strongest asset and we are missing it, more noticeably Hayes. For what it's worth, we have the players to facilitate it, and I reckon McInnes will revert to it eventually. Lewis Logan O'Connor Reynolds Shinnie Tansey Ball Wright Christie Mackay-Steven May We can rotate formation and players at will with that, but most importantly, we get the width with Wright & GMS and Christie is playing where he is most dangerous and creative. Tansey is as technically good as McLean is so can do what McLean is meant to do and by that I mean pick a pass and get us up the pitch, as well as have the ability to shoot from distance and has a good set-piece delivery. Ball is comfortable and just needs to do the basics, dare I say it like snake cunt Ryan Jack did. Don't bomb forward, just protect the back 4 and keep the ball ticking over, plus he's a good height. I appreciate not everyone will agree, most probably think Shinnie is a CM now too and not a LB, but the fact is, he IS a Left Back and he can still drive the team on and battle in that position. Some will be perplexed at putting Ball in beside Tansey, but I think we've proved that we are getting cut open against every team we have played so far and we need to stabilise the defensive side of it. I know I said in a previous post that Reynolds wouldn't be in my 11 in 2 separate back 4's. but this is taking into account the form of others just now. Fuck this is a long post but today really disappointed me and whilst I am obviously chuffed we haven't lost yet, I fear we may struggle against better sides, after Kilmarnock next week, a game I fully expect us to win due to the fact that Killie are dire and could very well be relegated this season, we have 2 games away to Motherwell who have improved quite well under this Robinson, make no mistake they will be our hardest games yet this season, until October, in where we go to Easter Road, followed by Ibrox then entertain Celtic. Anyway, if you've got this far down my post, you're a cockwomble ( You're not really, I just want to see if anyone's actually still reading )

I'm not convinced that we will go with 2 up front, obviously will be delighted to be proved wrong, reckon May & Rooney would be very lethal.

Can't quite figure out the shape in today's line up. Lewis, Logan, Shinnie, Considine, O'Connor, McLean, Rooney, Ball, Christie, Wright, May 4-5-1 With either Rooney or May wide left?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfX76PaHEM Good song and well performed live.

Sorry Nips, but I'm just one of those people that never " got " the Beatles. Simon & Garfunkel though, yeah, absolutely a fan.

Are you familiar with this version Al?

I'm fairly certain that was the guy doing the rounds on Twitter ( mainly transfer rumour feeds ) that we were after. Not sure we'd give him a trial though, as he appears to have decent enough pedigree.

Maybe controversial, but fuck it, here goes. I detest the whole #OnceADonAlwaysADon stuff. Makes me cringe the same way I cringe at bastards that vote Tory. There, I am done. If I have offended you, then I do not apologise but understand why you're offended.

Welcome aboard Dominic. Versatile, left footed & defensive. Pretty much what most wanted on here? "I only heard there was definite interest from Aberdeen this morning. Since then it has been a stressful day to get it over the line. I am delighted to get it done. "As soon as I found out about the attention from Aberdeen I was very interested. I spoke to Russ Richardson, I spoke to the manager, but even before speaking to them I knew it was a great move. It is such a great club. I know how well they have done the past couple of seasons and how well they have started this year. It will be great to be a part of it. "I have done my research and I am sure the club have done their research on me as well. It is a perfect fit for me and hopefully it is a perfect fit for the club. "I was up in the Championship and very much enjoyed my time in Scotland. This is going to be a higher level but I believe I am ready for it and very much looking forward to the challenge. "I just want to play. I see myself as a defensive player. Whether that be at centre half or as a holding midfielder, that is where I see myself and where I will be looking to play for the club."

Taken from the ever reliable Daily Record - Aberdeen have failed to land their top deadline-day target and look to have concluded their business for this window. We told you earlier how Derek McInnes had a player at the top of his list. We say ‘list’ but it comprised just one. However, they have missed out on the player and are now unlikely to dip back into the market. Never say never, though! I wouldn't be surprised at all if Ben Heneghan, who has just joined Sheffield United, was a target? In any case, I reckon we won't be adding to the squad. Arnason still to make a contribution and I think he'll feature a bit more after the break.

Anyone anticipate a player coming in? I'd be very surprised if we signed another striker, I know McInnes likes a big physical type up front but doubt he'd risk unsettling May, Rooney & Maynard, in my opinion it's not an area that needs another body.

Regarding MacLeod, IF ,and obviously it's a big if, he does indeed sign, surely it would Shinnie going back to LB? We don't need McLean, Shinnie, Tansey & MacLeod, but I am willing to bet that most now feel Shinnie is naturally a Central Midfielder? I'm fairly certain we've been linked with MacLeod before, along with Jamie Ness, and to be honest, I can't see it personally, if we're still in the market, it surely has to be some sort of defensive cover. We are heavy in the midfield and forward areas, even if Stockley leaves, seems strange there's been no announcement with him though, should have been completed by now?

Am I reading correctly where it says he was in there for 90 minutes? NINETY minutes! I really hope it was literally just a very avoidable accident in where he thought he could walk along the metal railing and slipped ( Being pished ) Sincerely hope there is no mental health involved. Just find it bizarre it took that long for him to be rescued, apparently it was Stuart Armstrong that called emergency services, so you'd have to imagine he'd have done it right away.

Elbows still here then? Spotted in RD&E whatever the fuck that is, according to an Exeter fan on their forum. I'm assuming it's a hospital judging by their replies, does part of a medical get done in a Hospital?

I suppose we need to ask another question, do we need another Central Defender? As most will know, I am a big fan of O'Connor's, but I know the jury is still out with a good few, Reynolds has split opinion and a few are now saying Considine is a weak link, be it LB or CB. Obviously Arnason is back, but not had a look in thus far, probably due to match fitness, maybe he'll feature more after the break. We are 100% fine middle to front, but maybe another Centre Back or Full Back wouldn't go a miss. I suppose at the end of the day, our only defeat has came to Apollon, we've got maximum points in the league and are in the next round of the League Cup.

Apparently a done deal, will be announced tomorrow.* * According to an Exeter City fan who got it from a " very very good source "

I'd love us to play 2 up front, we definitely have the players to accommodate it and a front 2 of May & Rooney wouldn't be bad at all.

Scott Wright OFF Mark Reynolds ON Please hold on Dandies, as it stands, we are top of the league!

Fucking hell! 4-3 Aberdeen Adam Rooney!!! Also, Stevie May OFF Nicky Maynard ON

Greg Stewart OFF Adam Rooney ON Come on Rooney!

FOR FUCKS SAKE :hammer: 3-3 Now

YASSSS 3-2 Scott Wright from 25 yards! Hopefully now sort ourselves out at the back COYR

Anyone in particular or is it all of the back 4?

Shinnie playing Left Back Lewis, Logan, O'Connor, Considine, Shinnie, Tansey, McLean, Wright, Stewart, Christie, May.

The likelihood is we won't, as O'Connor can cover Logan at RB should he get injured or suspended and we have Shinnie, Harvie and even Reynolds that can cover Considine for injuries/suspensions etc.. at LB. If we are indeed bringing one more in, surely it can't/won't be another striker or midfielder?