manc_don

First game of the season, almost feels like it's gone under the radar given our European adventure (so far). both teams have strengthened over the summer and will think they can win it. We certainly should do anyway. Glad to see we've got a solid backing as we usually do! Stats for games a Tannadump are pretty even, although they do shade it slightly. Arabs 35 35.35 % Dons 33 33.33 % Draws 31 31.31 % In / out: Out Pre Matcher: 100 mile cycle race Match: hopefully finished in one piece! Post matcher: Pub Prediction: 1-2 Dons, McGinn and Rooney

I really hope they don't sell him to the blue meanies (not because I rate him but because I don't think they should give in to Ned power). Always thought McGinn was decent enough.

After a shaky start, which I would say is fair enough given he is young and being thrown right into the deep end, I think he's starting to show what he is capable of. Don't think he could do much about the two goals yesterday, one was clinical and the other was a peach of a strike. Defence let him down at those points. Made a very good save towards the end to make sure it stayed 2-1. Also seems comfortable with the ball at his feet. Keep it up!

I could pretty much copy and paste this from the previous post. First 1/2 and first 20 mins in particular we were way too deep and let them score two goals. Lucky to not be further behind but seemed relatively composed with our distribution and passed out the back a few times.

Would be nice to see a striker add their name to that list after the weekend and next weeks tie. Although it does highlight the fact that we were incredibly reliant on Rooney for goals last season and him not playing at the moment. However, I'm certainly not criticising Goodwillies efforts thus far. Hayes should have scored again last night.

She's away for the next two weeks Agree tlg, he definitely gives us something else. Hopefully their top goalscorer won't be back next week either.

Goals: http://www.footballhighlights247.com/k-almaty-aberdeen-goals-and-highlights.2844vs1060.html

I'd agree with that, more so in the first half. Could we have a penalty towards the end? I didn't manage to watch the replay. Looking at getting flights up for this now , just depends on my work.

I'll take that. 2-1 away from home and that all important away goal. Team responded well and can take heart from that. Packed house and a cheeky 1-0 win at home and all will be good Also, McLean's strike was a peach. Hopefully this is just the start for him!

Out Meeting Meeting Flat 1-1, Goodwillie pen Team news: Ward, Logan, Shinnie, Considine, Taylor, McGinn, Hayes, Pawlett, Goodwillie, Quinn, Jack subs: Brown, McLean, Robson, Rooney Storie, Smith & Wright Edit: Scotfree just beat me too it Let's fire into these Kazakhs! :ultras:

This would be quite handy if true....

Shhhh i've been trying to think about anything but a positive result. It's hard not to though, just dont' know what to make of this team. I know they rested a fair few on the weekend when they won 3-1, but we've got a good team ourselves and a brilliant team spirit. My Premier Sports package won't allow my sky no. for some reason so I won't be able to record it It'll be hard to argue against the same line up as the previous game.

Having a wee bit of a signing spree down there are they not? Fair play to hibs, why make your direct rivals for the league stronger. I'm sure the Arabs will sell him to der sevconians the following season.

Welcome.aboard! Always good to see new faces signing up

Donstalk have arrived early!

I thought he was actually a failure down here anyway was he not? Not saying that that's not a reason not to go for him and the clubs he was involved with were of a decent standard. But didn't do much else. so i wouldn't be bothered if it was just forum chat. As tlg says, we've got better at the club.

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/scottish-football/9928018/time-difference-won8217t-affect-aberdeen Am so jealous about folk going out there. Kazakhstan has always been on my list of countries to visit (along with Georgia). Not sure about Logan's hat in this one!

Could well be right, just remember we did have a game postponed but for some reason I had it in my head it was an away game.

Did we not have an away game postponed last year?

Hibs ignore his transfer request and reiterate their position that they will not be selling to the Sevconians: http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/5590

I keep forgetting he's not there any more and still seems strange. Fair enough, some replacement!

Vidal moves to Bayern from Juve. As if they really needed any more players!

Not sure I get the hype around him. Think he's good, but good enough for us? I'm not sure. I see McInnes has confirmed that no-one will be leaving whilst we're in Europe. hopefully it's a smokescreen or we're just waiting for the right person to be available for us. Makes sense not to let someone like Shankland go unless we're got a replacement. https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/aberdeen-fc/no-pittodrie-exits-while-were-still-in-europe-says-mcinnes/

I would be very pleased with this. He'd get good game time and time to better his first team experience. Would love to see him develop into the player a lot of people have hoped / raved about.

Better make sure that happens then I do agree though, I wouldn't want us to break the bank for him unless we had that sort of cash available. If DG can maintain this level of performance throughout the season i'll be happy enough as he's providing chances which others are taking. With Rooney and then hopefully another coming in, we'd be well placed for a strong season.