manc_don Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Club have announced Merkland is sold out and less than 1,000 tickets left. Edit: 349 - RDU and 368 - Section Y. So, arguably the first big game of the league campaign (Dundee United are shite and don't count). Heading for a league sell out for the first time since 2007 against der Hun. Game is live on Sky Sports unfortunately (not BT). Can't say the previous fixtures have been great for us, but they are definitely beatable. Aberdeen 0 - 1 Celtic Aberdeen 1 - 2 Celtic Aberdeen 2 - 1 Celtic Aberdeen 0 - 2 Celtic Aberdeen 0 - 2 Celtic Aberdeen 1 - 1 Celtic I can see us playing with 5 at the back for this one to provide a bit more protection when we go forward. More like a European fixture than domestic. Ward Logan / Taylor / Quinn / Considine / Shinnie Hayes / Jack / McLean / McGinn Rooney In / out: Out Pre matcher: Flat Match: Flat Post matcher: Pub somewhere hopefully celebrating Prediction: 2-2, McGinn and Rooney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewitt 11 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sober game for me am the taxi driver my turn two cars heading up from Larbert/Falkirk . In or Out -In Furryboots- RDU section K Prematcher- soft drink as am the driver ,think the golf club nearest to ground. Postmatcher - As above Prediction- 2-1 Rooney and Big Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 In Pub in town for a breakfast cider Y Pub in town 2-1 tims. Rooney for Dons. Cannot see us winning this one. Although we have been playing okay we have not been creating enough chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looking forward to this one. There are big question marks at how Celtic are going to line up which you really don't need when travelling to your closest rivals. The Celtic back line is now in a transition period having finally lost both its CB's from last season and it's possible that they could line up with 4 players that have never played with the man next to him. E.g Ambrose Simunovic Boyata Blacket. They probably won't but it many ways it's as good as any other option they have. You have to think Simunovic will start as they haven't spent this kinda coin on a player in a while now. We obviously know little about him but I'm sure I heard it mentioned he was available at half the price at the start of the window. Zagreb knew Celtic were desperate at the 11'th hour and also knew what they were getting in from Southampton so bumped up the price. Can't say for certain how true his initial value was but all the rest fits. 5.5 mill for a 21 year old with 50 odd appearances for Zagreb and not yet even a full International? I'm not saying the boy isn't a player, I know virtually nothing about him, but the whole deal reeks of Celtic hitting the big red gamble button if you ask me. Blacket could also be considered a serious option to play at Lb because surely even RD can see that McGinn and Hayes would enjoy playing against EI far more. You do wonder if he might drop Boyata for Mulgrew otherwise its a really inexperienced pair of CB's (in general game time and with each other) against a front line that is highly adept at counter attacking. If you add into the mix that Brown and Johansen's form has dipped to add to their defensive difficulty's I think there's plenty of reasons to be confident we can dominate large spells of the game. A month ago I would have been pretty certain that DM would use his euro tactics but now I'm not so sure. Taylor and Considine have looked pretty settled and as useful as Shinnie is at cm he's better and more effective at fb. Another decision for DM is whether to drop the recently underperforming Logan now there is what seems to be a capable and hungry replacement. I'm not saying he will as DM is hard to predict but he has been known to be ruthless about such things before. I hope he keeps Maclean and Jack in the centre as they would match up quite nicely against Brown and Bitton.... it would also keep Flood out of the side. It will also be interesting to see whether he keeps both DG and AR in the team and if he doesn't which one he drops and who for. Regardless though I think we have more than enough to take the three points. In Bus through then golf club Main Bus home A reasonably comfortable 2-0 with with Shinnie and Goodwillie (he's so due a goal) scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looking forward to this one. There are big question marks at how Celtic are going to line up which you really don't need when travelling to your closest rivals. The Celtic back line is now in a transition period having finally lost both its CB's from last season and it's possible that they could line up with 4 players that have never played with the man next to him. E.g Ambrose Simunovic Boyata Blacket. They probably won't but it many ways it's as good as any other option they have. You have to think Simunovic will start as they haven't spent this kinda coin on a player in a while now. We obviously know little about him but I'm sure I heard it mentioned he was available at half the price at the start of the window. Zagreb knew Celtic were desperate at the 11'th hour and also knew what they were getting in from Southampton so bumped up the price. Can't say for certain how true his initial value was but all the rest fits. 5.5 mill for a 21 year old with 50 odd appearances for Zagreb and not yet even a full International? I'm not saying the boy isn't a player, I know virtually nothing about him, but the whole deal reeks of Celtic hitting the big red gamble button if you ask me. Blacket could also be considered a serious option to play at Lb because surely even RD can see that McGinn and Hayes would enjoy playing against EI far more. You do wonder if he might drop Boyata for Mulgrew otherwise its a really inexperienced pair of CB's (in general game time and with each other) against a front line that is highly adept at counter attacking. If you add into the mix that Brown and Johansen's form has dipped to add to their defensive difficulty's I think there's plenty of reasons to be confident we can dominate large spells of the game. A month ago I would have been pretty certain that DM would use his euro tactics but now I'm not so sure. Taylor and Considine have looked pretty settled and as useful as Shinnie is at cm he's better and more effective at fb. Another decision for DM is whether to drop the recently underperforming Logan now there is what seems to be a capable and hungry replacement. I'm not saying he will as DM is hard to predict but he has been known to be ruthless about such things before. I hope he keeps Maclean and Jack in the centre as they would match up quite nicely against Brown and Bitton.... it would also keep Flood out of the side. It will also be interesting to see whether he keeps both DG and AR in the team and if he doesn't which one he drops and who for. Regardless though I think we have more than enough to take the three points. In Bus through then golf club Main Bus home A reasonably comfortable 2-0 with with Shinnie and Goodwillie (he's so due a goal) scoring. Agree with a lot of this, the fact that the Celtic defence will be unsettled has the potential to be a huge positive for us, fingers crossed that's the case. I'd also love McInnes to stick to his best team and play to our strengths rather than set up to nullify Celtic. Whether this is the right thing to do or not is anyone's guess, but to set up to suit us and beat them would be a huge statement of intent. In Pub Section Y Pub A frenzied 2-1 win, Taylor & McLean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Tlg, want to post that to Pittodrie Street and get it pinned up on the notice board? Got me ready for Saturday already! Time to fucking do these cunts! COYR :ultras: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshBarrie97 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 In / out: Out Pre matcher: Working Match: Hopefully home in time Post matcher: Result depending.. pub? Prediction: 2-1, McGinn and Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Out, at Lytham with the wife for the Walker Cup. Hopefully catch a good part of it in the clubhouse in the snooker room. This is the time to step up and show intent. Sellick aren't that good. How much do we want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalred Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 In or Out -In Furryboots- Y Prematcher- Kings or Castlegate Postmatcher - Same Prediction- Me, Hammered, Game 2-1 McGinn and Rooney, after being 1 down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 https://soundcloud.com/bytheminsport/btm-aberdeen-podcast-8 Nice build up to the game on Saturday by ByTheMin Aberdeen with a guest appearance from Gavin Rae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilton Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 in main stand be hitting castlegate early doors 2.1 rooney . hayes. lest get right into this vermin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 A wee reminder from a few years ago I would love for a repeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Sold oot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewitt 11 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Listening to btmin sport podcast discussing the game this week COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Oot Maybe up early Maybe watching EPL on TV and online (If I got up at 6am) Watching more EPL and celebrating 3-1 Aberdeen McGinn hat-trick after the softest penalty ever awarded to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewitt 11 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Countdown is on am driving tomorrow full car load of dandies leaving larbert round 8 am cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Countdown is on am driving tomorrow full car load of dandies leaving larbert round 8 am cant wait Know how you feel. Escaping Larbert always gives me an adrenaline rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I started to get that pre match sense of anticipation this morning, really can't wait for the game tomorrow. It could all go wrong of course, we all know the trauma that is AFC choking at the crucial moment in a game that matters especially when sold out. Tomorrow feels different however. I've never known an AFC team to have such determination to win and belief that they will do so in all my years. I was thinking about the McInnes era today at work and a thought occurred. All historically memorable teams have a game that marks their coming of age, the result outsiders pay most attention as it's the first one where they think "Aww shit! They are actually really good now". A good example from the Fergie era (and I'm guessing a little here as I was only 1 at the time) would be the rinsing of Hibs at Easter road in 1980. Off course all the work was done prior but given the nature of the game and the subsequent mauling (i.e. not totally bottling it) handed out that's the one that always get's referenced in the Fergie story. Now obviously teams don't come of age in one game but grow into it over many months. Key to it are consistent team selection, squad unity, being well drilled and tactically aware, players being confident of their ability and, most importantly, having a steely determination to win. Bar the 2 new additions, which have slotted in seamlessly anyway, our team has been playing together for months and they really know each others game. All the other requirements seem to have a tick in the box too so it surely can't be long before this team becomes greater than the sum of it's parts If we win tomorrow it's possible this will be the Hibs at Easter road of the Derek McInnes era. If we were then to follow it up with a win at home to Hamilton on Tuesday there's gonna be a few people in the celtic boardroom sweating a little I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Come, let's fucking do it today!!! :ultras: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Team line up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftside Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 In the middle east we are on BEIN sports 12, disgusting hun cheat Mark Hately is the "expert" in the studio. Come on you reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 In the middle east we are on BEIN sports 12, disgusting hun cheat Mark Hately is the "expert" in the studio. Come on you reds. Was just about to post that. The boy just goes on about The Rangers. I've had to turn it over for a bit as he's doing my nut in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ironically, the guy who should have put us two up caused a problem in the first minute and then concedes a penalty. Busiest player on the park is considine. Need to get in amongst them, we were causing them so many problems when we were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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