Away to Stirling Albion. They pumped St Johnstone 5-0 on Saturday so must have something about them, need to be wary but a tie we should be looking to sail through.

Can't find Utd's tie listed anywhere, I'm sure the draw will be updated soon 😇

To be played the weekend of the 19th/20th.

Edited July 31, 20232 yr by wee toon red

4-0 WTR but the rest of your post remains valid 👍

2 hours ago, BigAl said:

4-0 WTR but the rest of your post remains valid 👍

Tried to edit it but must’ve missed the deadline 🙈 also hadn’t read the post in the other fitba room before starting this one… Monday, monday 🙈

Game with Stirling to be on a Friday night, but not on TV.

It's because Stirling Uni playing Gartcairn on the Saturday and they use Forthbank. Other choice was Sunday but Alan Burrows has explained on Twitter that gave Aberdeen less time to prepare for the EL play-off. 
 

Full fixtures (note it appears Hearts and Hibs both at home at the same time).

Friday August 18

Stirling Albion v Aberdeen (7.45pm)

 

Saturday August 19

Airdrieonians v Ross County (3.00pm)

Livingston v Ayr United (3.00pm)

Rangers v Greenock Morton (Live on Viaplay, 12.30pm)

St Mirren v Motherwell (3.00pm)

 

Sunday August 20

Hibernian v Raith Rovers (2.00pm)

Heart of Midlothian v Partick Thistle (2.00pm)

Kilmarnock v Celtic (Live on Viaplay, 3.00pm)

 

SOOO we are just to ignore the existing thread then?

 

3 hours ago, Panda said:

Game with Stirling to be on a Friday night, but not on TV.

It's because Stirling Uni playing Gartcairn on the Saturday and they use Forthbank. Other choice was Sunday but Alan Burrows has explained on Twitter that gave Aberdeen less time to prepare for the EL play-off. 

Facebook morons are going into meltdown, blaming SFA for the Friday night time without being on TV. I'm glad DT is here to keep me sane and tell us how it is

13 hours ago, tom_widdows said:

SOOO we are just to ignore the existing thread then?

 

That was the league cup thread, this is the the league cup thread - and now that the Dons are in it, it's in the right place...

13 hours ago, Reekie_Red said:

Facebook morons are going into meltdown, blaming SFA for the Friday night time without being on TV. I'm glad DT is here to keep me sane and tell us how it is

It's also Stirling Highland Games next to the stadium that day and Stirling had asked for and been given an away league tie as the council don't want them playing at home while the highland games are on. I'm assuming they must draw a much larger crowd even for a league game than the uni does.

Are we doing a separate match thread for Stirling or just extending this one?

It's a good fixture to have because we'll likely have McGarry making his debut and McDonald, and possibly Williams, getting minutes after injury.  So good to have them doing it here rather than away to (likely) Hacken.

That said, be harsh to drop Duncan after a promising showing v Celtic. But I guess with two games a week coming up there'll be plenty of game time for everyone. Would like McGarry and McDonald to get 45 minutes at least in what is essentially a second pre-season for them.

9 hours ago, Panda said:

Are we doing a separate match thread for Stirling or just extending this one?

It's a good fixture to have because we'll likely have McGarry making his debut and McDonald, and possibly Williams, getting minutes after injury.  So good to have them doing it here rather than away to (likely) Hacken.

That said, be harsh to drop Duncan after a promising showing v Celtic. But I guess with two games a week coming up there'll be plenty of game time for everyone. Would like McGarry and McDonald to get 45 minutes at least in what is essentially a second pre-season for them.

Was going to start a new thread in all honesty, but actually quite like the simplicity of it, so quite happy to keep this one unless there's a desire for it's own separate thread?

12 minutes ago, manc_don said:

Was going to start a new thread in all honesty, but actually quite like the simplicity of it, so quite happy to keep this one unless there's a desire for it's own separate thread?

So now that we're a big European team we start disrespecting the league cup? The equivalent of putting out a second string team in my opinion.

Allocation for the game now sold out 👍

Robson saying that McGarry won't play (despite him wanting to). Said he's now on a two-week pre-season, so doubt we'll see him until the St Mirren game.

Shame, probably would have been the perfect time to test him, but that does make sense. Last thing we'd need is for him to pick up a knock by being thrown in too quickly.

In

Driving

Away End

Driving home to get some kip before 7.05am tee off time on Saturday

0-2 Clarkson & Ruby

 

18 hours ago, manc_don said:

Shame, probably would have been the perfect time to test him, but that does make sense. Last thing we'd need is for him to pick up a knock by being thrown in too quickly.

Maybes ayes, maybes naws.  We are going to need to be on our toes against Stirling I think.  Also it shows him he has to fight for his place.  Robson basically said its not worth risking the injury. 

 

If MacDonald is back in it will be interesting to see which fb will be moving out of the three.  You would think Devlin as Mackenzie is doing well and left footed but Robson does seem to like Morris and I'm not sure he wants to drop him in a game where he could get on the ball plenty. 

Would expect a couple of changes tonight with maybe Sokler and Dadia getting a run maybe even Besuijen. As long as we approach this in a professional manner we should get through.

In

Lift through

Away stand

Lift back to Capital.

3-0 Sokler, Clarkson and Duk

Spare ticket for tonight if anyone is looking for one. 

1 hour ago, Jute said:

 

Spare ticket for tonight if anyone is looking for one. 

How much? It's not for me (I'm working) but know someone local to Stirling who was looking the other day.

Edited August 18, 20232 yr by Panda

Face value as it’s not you. £18

We will be in Springkerse View pub before the game.

16 minutes ago, Jute said:

Face value as it’s not you. £18

We will be in Springkerse View pub before the game.

I've messaged him.

No problem.

32 minutes ago, Panda said:

I've messaged him.

Ticket has gone.

8 minutes ago, Jute said:

Ticket has gone.

Fair enough, he never actually replied so clearly didn't want it enough anyway. 

Nobody about tonight? 0-1 Miovski.

Gutsy performance from Stirling, not giving us an inch.  Goal was made by Devlin though excellent composure from Miovski.  Probably the only moment of real quality in the game so far 

Okay first half. Fairly dominated things in possession with no real good chances. Beautiful finish from Miovski after great play by Devlin. Those two and Morris have been the stand outs. We're using Morris early and it's paying off because of his pace. I think he'd struggle to replicate that against top flight teams given his deepish starting position. Would like to see Duncan move inside and Polvara off. Polvara been okay but it's getting a little congested. I think Duncan could get further forward. No young lads on the bench unfortunately, so it'd have to be Hayes. If MacDonald gets some minutes, it'll be interesting to see who comes off. Might give us an idea of the potential defence for Thursday and onwards. Would be harsh on Devlin to make way and also harsh on Morris if Devlin moves to wingback too.

Edit: Duk been poor. Maybe give Sokler a half.

Edited August 18, 20232 yr by RicoS321