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I was actually at the Killie-Hearts game. Went with a couple of Killie mates. Findlay Curtis (on loan from Rangers) is a very good player. David Watson good on the other side too. But really, Killie were average and Hearts just poor. Was some scrapping after the game in the streets. Didn't seem to be police anywhere.

It's taken me to the 70th minute to notice Falkirk don't have any shirt sponsors, which is unusual. Subs: Looks like Robinson wanted more energy, but it's come at the cost of any creativity.

I'd take off Morrison and put on Nelson. He can step into the midfield and give us a bit more control in there. We just look a little short in the middle at times. Geiger the new Lee Richardson in that he's being targeted by the referees? He's getting thumped about that midfield and not getting any free-kicks.

We've stopped Falkirk playing, which might seem negative but in our current state is what we need to do. Their only threat is shots from the edge of the box, but generally we're defending in numbers, have defended set pieces well, and haven't been opened up on the break which we often have been this season. Going forward, Lazetic is working his socks off but nothing happening for him. We've not really got Nisbet into the game. But, this is like an Aberdeen-St Mirren game, but in this instance we're St Mirren/Falkirk, where we'd be struggling to break down the opposition before being hit with a sucker punch.

Looks like a 3-5-2. Surprised to see Lazetic start, but I'm also hopeful Robinson can pull something out of him that we've not seen yet (besides that goal in Paisley). Bratveit fit again but Mitov starts. Cameron benched another surprise, but can see why Robinson would prefer Armstrong.

This story is hilarious (although, a few months of stress for the poor bloke involved). Basically an Aberdeen fan got charged with assault for singing Stand Free. My favourite part:- His daughter Lauren gave an example of the fists-out gesture to the court and sang a line from the Stand Free chant. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm89w9yeyno

Robinson has been mainly playing 3-5-2 this season, and wouldn't be surprised if he does that in his first game. He's also played 3-5-2 in both games v Falkirk this season - a 2-1 away win, and a 2-0 home defeat (although they had seven players injured for the second one). I also think Shinnie will start as he'll want his captain in there for the first game. Olusanya is his man so likely starts too (although Lazetic did score a glorious goal against St Mirren). My prediction (I presume there's no suspensions/injuries I've missed):-

Lutz was quoted in the club's statement so he's not left, and Robinson's title is head coach rather than manager, which again suggests there'll be a sporting director above him. Leven/Doc away I believe. Just watched the RedTV piece on his first day. Appears Robinson got all the staff together - the non football side - to introduce himself and give a speech. Comes across a quite impressive and very likeable. Fuck it, I've never loved an Aberdeen manager as much as Robbo. We're gonna win everything, then win it all again.

It's true, yes, but I don't think I can say anything else, as much as I'd love to. Hopefully just a temporary thing.

If Leven & Docherty have left, be interesting to see if that was a Robinson decision, a board decision, or if they left of their own accord (Docherty was only in a temporary role anyway, so I'm thinking more about Leven).

I'm half Irish. No offence taken though as you're clearly a few fries short of a happy meal.

Not sure Lutz has been undermined here considering we were interested in Robinson two months ago, and Lutz began the process by saying he wanted someone with knowledge of Scottish football. But I guess it'll all come out over the next few months. I think we all know Robinson wasn't the first choice. Horneland obviously fell through for "unforeseen circumstances". Cormack mentioning Schwarz last week in an interview wasn't helpful, but the kind of brain fart we've come to expect from our dear leader.

Currently watching his YouTube interview and my enthusiasm for him is waning due to the amount of times he says "football club". Not a good start to his tenure. Expected better than this.

It's done, announcement coming very soon. Dave is currently writing and rewriting the statement, trying to convince everyone that Robinson fits the board's philosophy of delivering exciting, attacking football and that he was the number one choice from the very start. He's here now. Wasn't my first choice but I also don't think he's anywhere near as bad as some people are making out. The anger should be with the club rather than Robinson.