http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20120110/darren-mackie-_2212158_2572198

 

Darren Mackie and Jackie Hather may have spanned two generations of playing for the Dons but both have enough in common by playing a major roles in Aberdeen FC history. When Darren turned out recently against Hearts at Pittodrie, the long serving Aberdeen forward made the clubs top 12 in most appearances; edging ahead of Hather (354 appearances) who starred for the Dons in the 1950's. Ironically both Hather and Mackie played in similar positions and both enjoyed a fair turn of pace. Both have also scored vital goals for the club; Mackie's goal in Dnipro in the 2007.08 UEFA Cup put Aberdeen through to the group stages for the first time while Hather could count on two goals at Hibernian in a Scottish Cup tie in 1954 as the Dons went on reach the cup final. Darren (355 appearances) is now closing in on John Hewitt in 11th position and the top 10.

 

Kevin Stirling and Andrew Morrison from the redmatchdaymagazine look back on the Dons top ten appearance makers.

 

10 Bert MacLachlan (361 appearances)

 

Another Aberdeen captain from before the war. MacLachlan was a pivotal figure at the heart of the Aberdeen defence that adorned the Black & Gold before, during and after the Great War. MacLachlan was one of the first Aberdeen players who was rewarded with a benefit match along with Donald Colman.

 

9 Willie Cooper (373 appearances)

 

One of the Dons true stalwarts from a bygone age. Cooper was a full back who gave the club sterling service that spanned 20 years. Although he missed the 1947 cup final through injury, he was applauded on to the Hampden pitch at the end of the game to share in the celebrations. Cooper was also rewarded with a special cup medal that the SFA allowed at the Dons request.

 

8 Eoin Jess (379 appearances)

 

One of the most precocious talents at Pittodrie, Jess is another who had two spells with the Dons. Originally a rangers 'S' form signing, he was signed by the Dons where he went on to develop into a full Scotland international and firm fans favourite. After joining Coventry for £1.75m in 1996, he returned to Aberdeen some two years later.

 

7 Brian Irvine (384 appearances)

 

One of the most loyal of Aberdeen servants, Irvine, a self confessed Aberdeen supporter joined Aberdeen at a time when the Miller/McLeish combine was at their peak. A patient Irvine did not become a regular in the first team until 1988 and he also went on to play for Scotland.

 

6 Drew Jarvie (386 appearances)

 

A club record signing from Airdrie in 1972, Jarvie formed a lethal partnership with Joe Harper before going on to become the Dons main striker through the 1970's. Rewarded with a testimonial in 1982, Jarvie returned to Pittodrie in various coaching roles.

 

5 Jim Leighton (535 appearances)

 

Current Aberdeen goalkeeping coach Jim Leighton remains Scotland's most capped keeper after two spells with Aberdeen that included his role in the Dons success in the 1980's. Leighton made his debut in 1978 and went on to gain legendary status at Pittodrie as he made the No1 jersey his own.

 

4 Stewart McKimmie (561 appearances)

 

McKimmie made his European debut for Aberdeen in sensational style by playing his part in Aberdeen winning the European Super Cup in December 1983. McKimmie was a recent £90,000 signing from Dundee and he remains the last Aberdeen captain who has led the club to a major success with the League Cup in 1995.

 

3 Bobby Clark (595 appearances)

 

Clark was Eddie Turnbull's first signing as he joined Aberdeen from Queens Park in 1965. Clark went on to become the Dons most capped player until that record was broken by Willie Miller in 1982. Clark won all three domestic honours with the Dons; starring in the 1970 Scottish Cup and 1976 League Cup Finals before helping Aberdeen to the Premier title in 1980. Clark is still currently coaching in the USA.

 

2 Alex McLeish (693 appearances)

 

Current Aston Villa manager McLeish made his Dons debut in the New Year of 1978 and he went on to become the greatest centre half to ever play for the club. McLeish formed part of the great defensive combine along with Jim Leighton and Willie Miller. Alex also went on to become the Dons most capped player for Scotland.

 

1 Willie Miller (797 appearances)

 

Aberdeen's most distinguished player and very own Captain Marvel. Willie joined Aberdeen in 1971 and went on to become a legend at the club leading the Dons through their golden era in the 1980's. Miller was regarded as one of the finest penalty box defenders in the world, and he spent his entire first class career at Pittodrie.

Broon oot.

Cheers for Dnipro Dazzler. It really is time to move on though. 

Mackie’s loan chance

 

Published: 02/02/2012

 

Aberdeen’s Darren Mackie is wanted by First Division promotion-chasers Dundee.

 

The Dark Blues want the Dons attacker, who is in his testimonial season at Pittodrie, on an emergency loan.

Looks like it is going through

 

Sauce?

I hope he does well if he goes. 

I hope he does well if he goes.

 

Way to subtle for the younger eens I'd guess Al 

 

BTW, if it is true all the best Darren 

I actually couldn't bring myself to watch more than a minute of that.  Any chance you can explain the reference?

 

The song is called "Second that emotion" I believe.....................

The song is called "Second that emotion" I believe.....................

 

As the man said

Ahh.

 

Memories of failing to pull in the ADH or Neill Lounge 

 

Then asking for some AC/DC to help the beer go down!

As the man said

 

And you picked that over the original? 

Cos the singer WAS BigAl in his previous life! 

 

 

 

 

DARREN MACKIE says he rejected a move to Dundee because he wants to end the season a Scottish Cup winner with Aberdeen.

 

Dens Park manager Barry Smith has made two bids for the striker.

 

Mackie's contract is up in the summer and he knows his 13-year Dons career is coming to an end — but he insists he has unfinished business to take care of before he leaves Pittodrie.

 

That means rounding off his testimonial year in style with a Hampden Park date and open top bus ride down Union Street with the Scottish Cup. Mackie admitted: "I was flattered to get the offer from Dundee.

 

"My contract is coming to an end but if I don't get a new one here then I want the chance to end my time here by winning a trophy.

 

"It's so long since we won a cup, to do that as an Aberdeen player would mean everything to me.

 

"I have been a supporter all my life and I know how much it means to all the fans to win a trophy again after all these years.

 

"As long as I've been at Aberdeen I have wanted to bring silverware to the club and the chance is still there to do that. I was in the stands watching the last time we were in a final but I was just breaking through to the first team so I wasn't involved.

 

"That's why it would be the perfect way to round off my testimonial year with the club with an appearance at Hampden and hopefully lift the Cup.

 

"I have wanted to play more but I am as positive and determined as ever that I can force my way back into the side to finish the season on a high."

 

The closest Mackie came to a final was four years ago when Aberdeen lost 4-3 to Queen of the South in the semis — now Queens stand between Dons and a last eight place tomorrow. He added: "That defeat was one of the biggest blows of my entire career as it was a massive chance to get to a final.

 

"Jimmy Calderwood was manager, we let him down, we let ourselves down and we let everyone associated with the club down.

 

"It wasn't the best of days as I was disappointed not to start as I had got our winner at Celtic Park in the previous round.

 

"I did get on as a sub but it was one of those days where everything that could go wrong for us did go wrong and it was a huge blow.

 

"What that proves is that anything can happen, it is a warning to make sure our levels don't slip."

 

 

Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/4105619/Im-staying-for-Dons-cup-medal.html#ixzz1lIodTESi

And you picked that over the original? 

 

ach he should have gone. He's hopefully not going to get much game time or a new deal with us so it would have been good for his career to move on. I appreciate he's a fan, but he's been in the team throughout these embarrassing years. Surely getting some game time is better than sitting on the bench?

ach he should have gone.

 

Correct. I wish the guy no ill at all, it's just way past the time to move on. He's become the personification of Aberdeen FC over the years and that isn't a good thing. It's easy to be a good servant to a club when you know you're pretty ding but still picking up a good wage. The fact the club as a whole has accepted this level of player (and some levels below too) is one of the reasons we've been so depressingly awful for years.

 

As I said, I wish him no ill, i just don't really care what he does as long as it's not at Aberdeen FC.

I'll care when he's banging in the goal to win the Scottish Cup.

 

I have a dream.

Correct. I wish the guy no ill at all, it's just way past the time to move on. He's become the personification of Aberdeen FC over the years and that isn't a good thing. It's easy to be a good servant to a club when you know you're pretty ding but still picking up a good wage. The fact the club as a whole has accepted this level of player (and some levels below too) is one of the reasons we've been so depressingly awful for years.

 

As I said, I wish him no ill, i just don't really care what he does as long as it's not at Aberdeen FC.

Excellent Post.

Correct. I wish the guy no ill at all, it's just way past the time to move on. He's become the personification of Aberdeen FC over the years and that isn't a good thing. It's easy to be a good servant to a club when you know you're pretty ding but still picking up a good wage. The fact the club as a whole has accepted this level of player (and some levels below too) is one of the reasons we've been so depressingly awful for years.

 

As I said, I wish him no ill, i just don't really care what he does as long as it's not at Aberdeen FC.

 

+1

Someone with more proffessional pride would have taken the move to Dundee, imo. He is clearly happy sitting on the bench at Aberdeen, getting a decent wage. Doesn't want to drop down a level where people would actually expect him to do well.

Someone with more proffessional pride would have taken the move to Dundee, imo. He is clearly happy sitting on the bench at Aberdeen, getting a decent wage. Doesn't want to drop down a level where people would actually expect him to do well.

 

An aberdeen fan is going to choose to play for dundee, rather than believe in himself and want to do the business at afc for as long as they give him the chance?

 

mackie is not a gifted player, but under mcghee he was literally the only player putting in any effort most of the time.

 

i do think the injury last season made him a liability physically, but if we're going to win the cup i can't see us doing it without a wild deflection off mackie's backside.

Fighting talk from Mackie, I like it. If he scores the winner in the cup final there'll be a queue of dons fans the length of union st waiting to shake his hand. The romance of the cup, you've got to love him!