...is there any?  Or is it more of a "Oh fuck here we go again" outlook most of us have?

 

Would a thumping victory tomorrow help get the excitement up for the rest of the season?

 

Speaking of which, how do people think we'll line up tomorrow?

I think there is a bit of pre-season excitement this time round.

 

We have got rid of Kerr and McDonald, which has pleased most, and replaced them with proven quality in Hartley. And maybe Folly will prove to be a shrewd signing. We know that if we aren't scoring goals 60 mins into games, then we have a plethora of new options on the bench ready to come on. Aluko and Pawlett are back - two top quality players at this level, and Fraser Fyvie now has a bit of experience under his belt and will have a good season, imo.

 

Off the pitch, the new stadium plans look ace, and mark McGhee is talking less to the press (or is saying less stupid things about new signings etc) which is good. I'm looking forward to tomorrow ,and the new season overall.

 

Her's how I think we should line up tomorrow. (Foster is suspended)

 

                Langfield

 

  McArdle  Diamond  Ifil  Considine

 

      Young    Hartley      Folly

 

    Pawlett                Aluko

 

                Vernon

 

Subs: Howard, McGennis, Mackie, Fyvie, Maguire, Paton

 

 

After writing that - we actually half an OK team, with lots of options on the bench.

 

COYR!!!!!

Actually as I ever I can't quite help feeling a wee bit excited that I'll be heading up to Pittodrie tomorrow.  Of course I know that excitment will probably wane with in minutes but there is still that anticiaption building inside me.  Added to that is the fact we have all these new players who I haven't seen perform for afc before and hopefully Pawlett and Aluko coming back to fitness.

 

Line up tomorrow I would hope will be:

 

Langield

McArdle Diamond Ilfil Considine

Pawlett Fyvie Hartley Aluko

Striker A Striker B

 

Of course Pawlett and Aluko might not be fit so I suppose Mackie and Young would come in on the flanks (not that I'm suggesting this is a good idea btw)

 

Bring on the new season!

I'll probably not see the Dons until Perth or the Killie game so will reserve judgement until I've seen them play a few times despite the result. If I can see a team with fight that want to play for each other and the club with the occasional bit of skill then I'll be feeling optimistic.

 

Not sure the above is too much to ask.

I was really looking forward to the game tomorrow. Unfortunately I'll be missing it but I'm genuinely looking forward to the new season and going back to Pittodrie.

First season in 8 or 9 years without a season ticket.

Sadly I am struggling to get excited about this season but will keep an eye on the scores. 

Cautious optimism.

 

I don't think we'll really know if we've turned a corner until our first defeat or poor result, and the reaction to it in the subsequent game.

Cautious optimism.

 

I don't think we'll really know if we've turned a corner until our first defeat or poor result, and the reaction to it in the subsequent game.

 

So we will know a week on Saturday then? 

 

I am completely lacking in optimism, in case that didn't give it away...

 

 

Couldn't be arsed looking for last year's thread but.....

 

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee says 50 league goals in a reasonable target, with the Dons having managed 36 last season. (Scotsman)

 

From BBC rumours web-page.

 

From BBC rumours web-page.

 

 

Aye but thats only the Dazzler

 

Nae rumour MBT, in a' the papers today

Fairy nuff. Dinna get the papers loon.

Im optimistic now - Midfield looks good on paper. Not alot of cover at the back with Foster suspended, think Jack could start, definatly need him on the bench. Hopefully Maguire or Paton steps up this season, I think I'd prefer to see Paton start tomorrow.

 

On a different note, is Megginson out on loan now?? Would have liked to see him get a few sub appearances, maybe a start in the league cup

 

Edit - I'm even more optimistic now I know BBC Alba is showing Hearts vs St Johnstone and not us

Looking forward to the pint and depends if its a nice pint or no I might be optimistic or not

I'm feeling alright about the season.  I think hamilton will be well organised but if we dominate the midfield which we should then i think we will score a couple

Hoping for a major improvement from last season and looking forward to seeing the new players.

 

After last years debacle its really time for McGhee to start earning his crust.

 

 

A fair degree of trepidation.

 

 

COME ON YOU REDS!

TBH I wasnt bothered at all until I was at work last night, then I started to gwt excited about the new season realising we have got rid of the depressing faces that were stealing a wage last season and replaced them with at least interesting signings/youth.

 

I also realised that despite the criticism towards MM, he does know how to put a team together and to get them to play. I dontthink it will be the doom and gloom everybody is making out.

 

It is also good to see our captain take responsibilty for press confrences.  Not once through all of last seasons problems did our esteemed captaI show face pre or post match.