Sandaldinho

here we go again

has he officially signed?

2nd half Aberdeen only made only on one change at half time, trialist Grant Basey coming on for Andrew Considine, who did well in only his second start since the turn of the year. Scott Vernon continued to impress on his debut almost creating a chance out of nothing after 47 minutes. He showed good pace to chase down a punt from Mark Howard and McCombe in the home sides defence did well to prevent the striker from getting a touch that would have seen him tap the ball into an empty net. The Dons continued to play some nice football, with Folly and Fyvie linking well to release Vernon, who in turn set up Young, but his shot was blocked by McCombe. Mark McGhee changed things around a bit after 55 minutes, bringing on Michael Paton for Chris Maguire to play alongside Vernon in attack. For the next few minutes the Dons pinned Port Vale back in their own box with a succession of corners but despite some good delivery the home defence held firm. Vernon then left the field to be replaced by Josh Magennis on the hour, the big English striker can be well pleased with his debut and looked like he could be a very good addition to the squad. Port Vale offered little in attack, their best effort a solo run from Sean Rigg. The winger beating two Dons players before unleashing a shot that went just over the bar. This gave them confidence and they won a free kick at the edge of the box after a crude challenge on Richards by Ifil. Port Vale wasted the chance and saw their set piece go well over the bar. There was a real worry for the Dons midway through the second half. A crude challenge by Griifth on Fraser Fyvie saw the youngster lying on the ground clutching his shin. It looked a bad injury but the teenager recovered to play on, only to receive a yellow card from the referee together with one for Griffith. Boss Mark McGhee was incensed by the decision and had to be calmed down by the man in black. With fifteen minutes to go Mark Howard pulled off an excellent save from a Richards header to keep the score level. And Port Vale winger Doug Loft worryingly ran the length of the pitch without before a challenge from a Dons player prevented him from firing his side into the lead. Mark McGhee will have worried at the space given to the player to run at the Aberdeen defence. With ten minutes to go Aberdeen took the lead from the penalty spot. Ryan Jack made a great run into the box and was upended by Rob Taylor. Michael Paton stepped up and coolly slotted the ball home. Port Vale tried to respond and Loft was unlucky to see his free kick go just past the post, but it looked like Howard had it covered if it had been on target. And seconds later Sean Rigg saw his shot creep just wide after he hit a volley from the edge of the box. The match ended with an audacious effort and save from Mark Howard. Justin Richards looked like he had no sight of goal after picking up the ball in the box. Two Dons defenders behind him so he couldn't turn and shoot, but instead the striker back heeled a great effort that Howard clutched. So it ended with a one nil win for the Dons and a great workout for Mark McGhee's men.

Sign for them! your having a laugh!

great way to entice Hartley into signing!

good player, but a tool none the less. rather he was a tool in an aberdeen shirt tho

Port Vale 0 v 0 Aberdeen - half time report at Vale Park kick off 7.30pm There was excitement among Dons fans at the Vale Stadium as word went round that Paul Hartley was in the stands. On the pitch tonight Scott Vernon made his debut for Aberdeen with the other new signing Yoann Folly starting for the first time as an official Dons player. There was also the welcome return of Derek Young making his first start of the pre-season in midfield. Trialists Jim Collins and Grant Basey were named on the bench. It was just as well there was a buzz around the stadium as on the pitch there was little to get excited about in the early stages. Neither side creating any chances in the first 10 minutes. Andrew Considine had the best early chance for the Dons. He picked up the ball at the edge of the box after good hold up play by Scott Vernon. The big defender took a touch and fired in a left foot shot that was saved by Tomlinson in the Port Vale goal. Trialist Jim Collins got an early chance to impress after 16 minutes, coming on for injured Darren Mackie. Port Vale had a great effort midway through the first half after Gary Roberts cut inside from the right and fired in a shot that was blocked by Jerel Ifill. The Dons went straight up the park and almost opened the scoring. Fraser Fyvie did well to hit the byeline and whipped in a vicious cross that Scott Vernon was inches from connecting with, but the Port Vale defence stood firm and cleared. Mark Howard was giving his chances of holding on to the goalkeeping position no harm with an assured performance for Aberdeen. He did well to save a Justin Richards shot after the Port Vale striker was put through one on one. Howard stayed tall and blocked his effort. Good goalkeeping by the Dons shotstopper. The best chance of the first half fell to Aberdeen. Great gold up play by Vernon allowed Folly to pick up the ball. He played a superb pass through to Fyvie, but the Dons youngster knocked the ball through to Jim Collins. The trialist took his time and fired in a shot, but the Port Vale keeper saved. Collins could have done better, but a great move by Aberdeen. HT more to follow at FT Starting Line Up Tonight: Howard, McArdle, Considine, Ifil, Diamond, Maguire, Folly, Young, Fyvie. Vernon, Mackie Subs: Bain, Paton. Megginson, Magennis, Collins, Robertson, Shaughnessy, Jack, Basey

Things "Out Of Our Price Range" #5

Mark Kerr was hard working athlete, just not a footballer

never expected that

whats to say we haven't already enquired

thats why he'd be awesome! and lets face it Mark Kerr made 'a total cunt of it' every time he got the ball

completely agree

nah James Bond i'll get ma coat.....

it should be Diamond and we should re-name him Captain Awesome!

that was awesome!

well i think you should be congratulated on all your hard work and the commitment you have shown in bringing us this fantastic piece of information. best post ever

Diamond i don't really like the idea of keepers as captains, nor players new to a club being captain

read that Mad Vlad was going to make him Hearts highest paid player, in which case we have NO chance. could be bullshit tho.....

i wouldn't mind him as i think he could be good the youngsters but we won't get him, probably unable to meet his wage demands

if they're any good, might be the greatest day of the summer

thats surely a bit of a waste of time? they'll give him until Xmas

the world cup predicting octopus would be an improvement on Grassi

Tosh GTF! its fuck all to do with you so fuck off! that is if he ACTUALLY said anything

what a move that turned out to be for him, i'd be really surprised to see him at the huns tho