Aberdeen v FC Noah

[TheDonbytheDee]

4 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

I don't know if the rumours are true, but it was suggested that the club was lining up  a swap deal involving Ambrose plus cash for Karlsson's grandfather, which is why they encouraged him to return to Sweden and miss the weekend's game. 

Bring a whole to meaning to playing for the stiffs.

[OrlandoDon]

How quickly does red tv put up the full European game? I know we only get the audio coverage live, do they put up video right after the game? 

[swaddon]

Karlsson is confirmed as being back in the squad.

[Blow.Up.Sheep]

2 hours ago, swaddon said:

Karlsson is confirmed as being back in the squad.

Personally would leave him out of tonight's game. The away trip to Livi in the league this coming weekend is far more important in the grander scheme of things. No harm in resting him both mentally and physically.

 

[RicoS321]

35 minutes ago, Blow.Up.Sheep said:

Personally would leave him out of tonight's game. The away trip to Livi in the league this coming weekend is far more important in the grander scheme of things. No harm in resting him both mentally and physically.

 

I'd leave it up to the player if possible. Depending on the type of guy he is, and the closeness of his relationship with his grandfather, then he might be even more determined to play. Obviously, don't know the first thing about his situation, but it could be that his grandfather was a big influence on his career, or whatever, and he might feel it fitting to go out and perform in his memory. It'd be a shame to take that decision from him unnecessarily.

 

[Blow.Up.Sheep]

1 hour ago, RicoS321 said:

I'd leave it up to the player if possible. Depending on the type of guy he is, and the closeness of his relationship with his grandfather, then he might be even more determined to play. Obviously, don't know the first thing about his situation, but it could be that his grandfather was a big influence on his career, or whatever, and he might feel it fitting to go out and perform in his memory. It'd be a shame to take that decision from him unnecessarily.

 

Taking his personal situation out of the equation here I would still be resting him and numerous others tonight as this game is pretty meaningless and the trip to Livi on Sunday much more important

[RicoS321]

10 minutes ago, Blow.Up.Sheep said:

Taking his personal situation out of the equation here I would still be resting him and numerous others tonight as this game is pretty meaningless and the trip to Livi on Sunday much more important

Tonight's game is of biblical proportion 

[swaddon]

52 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Tonight's game is of biblical proportion 

'Ark at you with the pun.

[Blow.Up.Sheep]

1 hour ago, RicoS321 said:

Tonight's game is of biblical proportion 

I think that when Thelin makes his substitutions tonight he should make sure the players go in two by two 

[Elgindon]

No more puns please,let's make a covenant

[wee toon red]

I'm curious as to the school of thought that the Livi game is more important than this one. We're not winning the league (this season...) and we're clearly not getting relegated, so if beating Livi is to have any relevance it must surely be to get as high up the league table as possible, to... qualify for Europe? Just to "not prioritise" it anyway? Doesn't compute.

[Panda]

4 minutes ago, wee toon red said:

I'm curious as to the school of thought that the Livi game is more important than this one. We're not winning the league (this season...) and we're clearly not getting relegated, so if beating Livi is to have any relevance it must surely be to get as high up the league table as possible, to... qualify for Europe? Just to "not prioritise" it anyway? Doesn't compute.

Yeah I don't agree Livi is more important.

Even if you think the chances of qualifying from the league phase isn't going to happen, based on last season's prize money then just winning tonight earns us £350,000.

[tlg1903]

15 minutes ago, Panda said:

Yeah I don't agree Livi is more important.

Even if you think the chances of qualifying from the league phase isn't going to happen, based on last season's prize money then just winning tonight earns us £350,000.

I also think it would be a nice shot in the arm to defy the odds and not finish bottom of the CL table.  After the poor start to the season it would be a nice two fingered salute to our external critics. 

 

That said a win against Noah and a point against Strasbourg would hopefully be enough to keep us in the mix for the Prague game.  If we could go to the CR with something to play for I think that would be a solid enough achievement given the draw we got. 

[OrlandoDon]

I also think that the likes of karlsson and lazetic came here knowing European games will get them exposure. Dont think karlsson is eager to save himself for livi away. Although could be wrong.

[OrlandoDon]

Posted yesterday, anyone know when red tv will put the full match up for watching today? We dont get it live and I’m considering eating thanksgiving dinner then watching the game after! 

[tlg1903]

25 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said:

Posted yesterday, anyone know when red tv will put the full match up for watching today? We dont get it live and I’m considering eating thanksgiving dinner then watching the game after! 

At a guess I would say an hour or so?

[swaddon]

For some reason, I've now got the fear about this game. Probably because of the BBC Sport article about FC Noah.

I think it'll either be a great European night at Pittodrie like Copenhagen 2007, or a humiliating home defeat like Zalgiris Vilnius 1996 or Sigma Olomouc.

[OneBrianIrvine.]

25 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

At a guess I would say an hour or so?

I’d imagine the TV rights preventing Red Tv airing it live in OD’s region (Orlando?) will dictate timing of replay also.

Not so sure normal rules apply when it comes to Europe.

Thanksgiving - marshmallows in with your dinner.  Fit’s at a aboot? 

[TheDonbytheDee]

3 hours ago, wee toon red said:

I'm curious as to the school of thought that the Livi game is more important than this one. We're not winning the league (this season...) and we're clearly not getting relegated, so if beating Livi is to have any relevance it must surely be to get as high up the league table as possible, to... qualify for Europe? Just to "not prioritise" it anyway? Doesn't compute.

We are ill equipped with the squad we have to compete in the league and Europe. I'd go as far to say it's ill equipped to compete in the league.

For me the league is always of way higher importance. It is our bread and butter. 

Only a an opinion though and if you disagree, then fine. 

 

[TheDonbytheDee]

Stuck at work and not going to make the game. £29 wasted on a ticket.

I won't even be able to get it to anyone before kick off.  

[OneBrianIrvine.]

5 minutes ago, TheDonbytheDee said:

We are ill equipped with the squad we have to compete in the league and Europe. I'd go as far to say it's ill equipped to compete in the league.

For me the league is always of way higher importance. It is our bread and butter. 

Only a an opinion though and if you disagree, then fine. 

 

Same. At this moment in time.

I understand weetoonreds POV though. Especially in regard to bigger clubs down South. Crow about getting into Europe then put out a second string to focus on EPL tv money.

I hope I feel differently next year (should we get there). I just feel it’s too early for us, both domestic league and us still too unstable. I’d love to share your optimism that ‘clearly we’re not getting relegated’ though.

[OneBrianIrvine.]

11 minutes ago, TheDonbytheDee said:

Stuck at work and not going to make the game. £29 wasted on a ticket.

I won't even be able to get it to anyone before kick off.  

Rotten for you but that’s us definitely scoring a barrel now. Cheers DD.

It’s a stream for me tonight. Fair weather fan, bloody hate November.
I always think we have really poor floodlights. 
Noticed again on Sunday, just gloom in comparison to other stadia - maybe just me?

[RicoS321]

6 minutes ago, OneBrianIrvine. said:

I always think we have really poor floodlights

That is the first time I've ever heard anyone say those words in a sentence.

[Kowalski]

Clarkson must be back in favour, he’s appeared in a number of the social media posts ahead of tonight. 
 

[wee toon red]

Even if the squad isn't quite deep enough, we've got 20+ games left to compensate for that, we're running out of European games to win - and earn a shit ton of money from - so I'd rather we prioritised those. As Orlando says, a few of our squad are highly likely to only be here because of the European games so it's important we give them proper attention.