Aberdeen v Hearts

[RicoS321]

19 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said:

Disappointed too in this 11, but our problem is midfield and getting a grip of games, I totally understand why we don’t then go two up top

Just play a 3-5-2. Or a 3-1-4-2, or 3-3-2-2. Plenty of options to retain 3 central midfielders. We'll be playing a 3-4-3, with only two in midfield today. 

[The.Moog]

We’ll miss Karlsson. A genuine goal threat (we don’t have many) & creative spark.

They’ll miss Shankland and Halkett so that balances out tbf.

Not sure where the goals will come from here tbh, & the diets could really bully that midfield (where the game will be won).

I’ve said for a long time we lack physicality and aggression - that midfield is a good example of why.

Prove me wrong Dons but I’m not feeling good about this one…

Edited 4 hours ago by The.Moog

[tlg1903]

7 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said:

Yea. I wonder if we cater to him too much. Back to topi who has repeatedly proven there’s not too much between the ears. Would have liked us to have given milanovic, even bilalovic, the start.

I mind when Zidane left Juve for Madrid.  Juve actually improved a wee bit because they no longer had the entirely understandable "see when you get the ball, give it to zizu" mentality.  Not saying that's going to happen here but I'm defo interested to see how we do without him. 

 

[swaddon]

I see Shankland is out because he "slipped on icy AstroTurf".

Aye, right. Hangovers get worse when you get older.

[tlg1903]

4 minutes ago, swaddon said:

I see Shankland is out because he "slipped on icy AstroTurf".

Aye, right. Hangovers get worse when you get older.

Wouldn't be surprised 2bh, there was an irritation about McInnes when he was talking about it.  

[BigAl]

Can someone tell Dickinson it is permissible to occasionally give the team in red a foul in their favour 

[BigAl]

Braga is a cheating cunt and well suited to Hearts.

[OrlandoDon]

Not good not bad but we are very wasteful in possession. Need to keep the ball so much better. A bit too fast and desperate at times.

[BigAl]

1 minute ago, OrlandoDon said:

Not good not bad but we are very wasteful in possession. Need to keep the ball so much better. A bit too fast and desperate at times.

Can't disagree with any of that, pretty fair assessment 

[BigAl]

Topi.....

Goal

[Radiored]

YYAAAAASSSSS!!!!  ... Keskinen

[OrlandoDon]

Definitely a game we play as if it’s 0-0. Can’t come out second half and sit, have to play and go for a second. One one and momentum shifts, got to be aggressive and attack. They are top of the league for a reason, can’t let them dictate the second half.

[OrlandoDon]

Great opportunity there in the left corner and we fuck around like we don’t know what to do! Even hearts didn’t really press and we don’t look threatening!

[BigAl]

We haven't started this half 

Need to get on the ball and enjoy some possession.

Think we are going to have to score again as think they will eventually put one of those many chances away.

[OrlandoDon]

Shit right now. Need more and to keep the ball.

[BigAl]

That tackle from Jack Milne is as good as a goal.

Outstanding stuff 

[OrlandoDon]

Hanging on too much. Don’t like this!! Got to get up the pitch!

[swaddon]

Seven minutes added on?

[BigAl]

Yeeeeeesssss

Jambo fucks 

[Radiored]

At'll dae  

[OrlandoDon]

Much like previous games, not pretty. But another shutout and result! Grinding it out while not pretty is what Mcinnes used to do. Well done!!

[swaddon]

Full time.

That was stressful, but worth it.

Also, played one, won one when I've started the match thread on here.

Edited 2 hours ago by swaddon

[CurlsLikeTattie]

Yaaaas, not seen it, or even been able to follow it properly today. Hate that 1 goal lead and having the fear every time I get the chance to check back in for the score. 3 points and closing some gaps with those above. The charge for top 3 is on!

[OxfordDon]

Jambo Killer, Keskinen.

 

 

 

Fa-fa-fa-fa, belter...

[wester_ross_don]

3 minutes ago, swaddon said:

Also, played one, won one when I've started the match thread on here.

Aye, indeed, seems your abilities extend cross-board 

 

Wins are always good but there are just some teams that it's always nice to beat