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If results go our way and we win this one, we could be one point off third. If Hearts were to beat Celtic, we could also be just seven points off second. After the start we've had we really shouldn't be anywhere near that. Yet, on the other side of it, we could lose and be bottom of the table again. Keeps things interesting at least. Gyamfi hopefully is fit again (although might be just for the bench). I imagine after starting the last two games, Shinnie and Armstrong will be rested. If Lazetic isn't knackered I'd start him again - and he hasn't played a huge amount of games so really he should be fine. Karlsson and Aouchiche are funny ones. Often they drift out of games, but also remain dangerous - Karlsson especially. I wouldn't be adverse to Milanovic getting a start though, while I imagine Keskinen will be fired up after his early sub on Thursday.

Does that mean Milne's legs have gone too?

No Gyamfi or Nilsen tomorrow night, everyone else fit.

Their fans do appear to have a real dislike of Aberdeen that appears to have intensified over the last decade. Were the good guys though, so it all seems a bit harsh.

Wouldn't be surprised to see us prioritise the league games with Hibs and Kilmarnock, and rest a few against AEK. Like @tlg1903says it feels like more of a free hit rather than a game we're under pressure to get something from. I'd suggest Karlsson, Shinnie, Armstrong and Devlin may all be on the bench. Milanovic, Palaversa, Clarkson, Dorrington all back in. Keskinen might even come in too for Aouchiche or at left wing back. Do we start Lazetic while he's on a high (and he didn't play the full 90 v St Mirren) or save him for Hibs?

I was gonna say this at full-time while lamenting not winning the game, but then Lazetic became a hero. I like Polvara, but I did watch today and think I'd quite happily swap him and bring Killian Phillips back. Phillips isn't a goal scorer, but that constant running, tackling and drive brings others into the game.

Don't worry. Mortgage is on it.

I wouldn't assume anything.

Lazetic is a touch of class. Great goal. Not a vintage performance but three points probably very few expected us to get.

Has a team ever started October bottom of the league but went on to be champions?

For kicking someone in the chest? Yeah I don't think that's in the rules.

Just to clarify, St Mirren goal ruled out for offside, but it was subjective cos it was a challenge, hence the VAR check. Anyway, Jensen man. Bury that.

Think the referee has expected a physical game and has decided to just try stamp down on everything when he doesn't need to. Actually, both teams are trying to play open attacking football. Been a few times where we're just crying out for someone on the edge of the box to smash home an attempted clearance. Draw probably fair at half-time.

The referee is ruining the game. Some of the free-kicks and bookings have been comical. Disagree on Aouchiche @OrlandoDon, I think he's played well. Jensen and Karlsson both having good games too.

Is the line-up not just the same as the one that spanked Dundee 4-0, bar Molloy for Gyamfi?

I dunno, I think Devlin might be RCB, as he prefers Milne in the middle so it'd be a left sided player on the right of defence otherwise. No Gyamfi is a blow. Type of game Aouchiche will either get swallowed up in, or be the star man.

A lot of calls from Raith Rovers fans to sack Barry Robson. Same issues as at Aberdeen it seems.

Nah, he was assistant head coach. Was just having a look there to see when we get the first crack at Miovski and co, didn't realise we have to wait until a home and away double header within five days in January.

Steven Smith will be the second former Aberdeen player to manage Rangers when he takes charge this weekend. Played 20 times for Aberdeen, only on the winning side in six of them. And that's about all I know about his time at Pittodrie. As for Muscat. His Wikipedia page, under 'reputation', it's quite the rap sheet.

Pretty sure it's Graham Potter's if he wants it, which from his comments yesterday he very much does. (He lives in Sweden having started his managerial career there). Thelin still has at least two, probably three, and potentially even four or five, more trophies in him at Aberdeen first.

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I thought you did it deliberately as a joke

So angry that you're blaming poor Jimmy Thelin for it. Coincidentally, Sweden are bottom of their group, and if they fail to beat Kosovo tonight, then Thelin might be in international management before you know it. Steve Clarke said it was just about the three points so we're just towing the party line.