Is this too soon? Actually quite pumped for this one, lot of talk that Tims haven't been any great shakes this season, and whilst we are level on points with them, the same could be said of us. No question it's the best 2 teams in the country though.

 

To win this game and go 3 points ahead of them would be undeniably an outstanding achievement. And worst case scenario after the first round of fixtures is we would still be joint top should we lose the following week ( but one game at a time )

 

In terms of lineup, going to be a huge loss being unable to play Christie, but for me, I would just put McLean up there and put Tansey in where McLean would have been. Considine to remain out of the starting 11 too, we have been fairly solid and there is no real requirement to change it. GMS should be fairly confident given his performance against Hibs and maybe would like to show Tims what they are missing? Rooney & May can cause problems for their makeshift defence, I definitely believe we will score, just need to remain as solid at the back as we have been recently.

 

And I am getting this out of the way, if that cock loving prick Rogers plays Hayes, when he's had fuck all of a sniff, and he scores, I will genuinely be fucking gutted. I have no doubt he'll be in their squad due to their fixture schedule, but that would be too hard to swallow. You're a Dandy Jonny, and I have a feeling you'll be one again in the not to distant future 

C'MON AIBERDEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

EXCITED MUCH!!!!!

 

 

 

I think this is the game their run ends.

 

3-1 Dons, May and Arnason put us two up just after half time, they pull one back but we seal it in the last five mins through Rooney.

The closer it gets, the more I’m seeing all the possibilities.

 

It’s a matter of time before Celtic get beat.

They’re not that good anyway.

Really can’t stand the smugness of Rodgers.

McInnes saying the game “can’t come quick enough” is interesting.

A rare expression of confidence and I like it.

But we have a history of bottling EVERY big game.

Not that this is a big enough game to be a league decider.

AFC are NOT winning the league.

My fear is Celtic are up for it like they were at Ibrox.

My fear is that we fail to produce a decent performance.

That would mean another massive disappointment.

But a rare sell out crowd should give us a big chance.

I fear Rogic the most.

The game will be won in midfield.

Aberdeen 1 - Celtic 3

The closer it gets, the more I’m seeing all the possibilities.

 

It’s a matter of time before Celtic get beat.

They’re not that good anyway.

Really can’t stand the smugness of Rodgers.

McInnes saying the game “can’t come quick enough” is interesting.

A rare expression of confidence and I like it.

But we have a history of bottling EVERY big game.

Not that this is a big enough game to be a league decider.

AFC are NOT winning the league.

My fear is Celtic are up for it like they were at Ibrox.

My fear is that we fail to produce a decent performance.

That would mean another massive disappointment.

But a rare sell out crowd should give us a big chance.

I fear Rogic the most.

The game will be won in midfield.

Aberdeen 1 - Celtic 3

 

Sitting on the train not far short of York and was feeling fairly optimistic until I read your last 9 lines.  If Considine starts then you could well be right.

The closer it gets, the more I’m seeing all the possibilities.

 

It’s a matter of time before Celtic get beat.

They’re not that good anyway.

Really can’t stand the smugness of Rodgers.

McInnes saying the game “can’t come quick enough” is interesting.

A rare expression of confidence and I like it.

But we have a history of bottling EVERY big game.

Not that this is a big enough game to be a league decider.

AFC are NOT winning the league.

My fear is Celtic are up for it like they were at Ibrox.

My fear is that we fail to produce a decent performance.

That would mean another massive disappointment.

But a rare sell out crowd should give us a big chance.

I fear Rogic the most.

The game will be won in midfield.

Aberdeen 1 - Celtic 3

 

Correct^

 

Except 3-0 them.

 

I'm optimistic but they just have far far too much quality.

 

They I'll be on form guaranteed.

 

It's nothing bad to lose to their millions...

 

Looking forward to it though 

Sitting on the train not far short of York and was feeling fairly optimistic until I read your last 9 lines.  If Considine starts then you could well be right.

 

But that’s the thing, the game could go either way because neither are very good.

 

Considine is a perfect example in terms of consistency, the one quality above all others required to succeed.

 

I like Consi’s effort and determination. He’s just not hugely talented and suffers from being played at LB where he’s not comfortable.  He’s good enough to get a game at this level or at least as a squad player but it would be madness to reintroduce him for this one, the type of irrational shite that McInnes has a history of. Considine hasn’t been consistently played this month and he’s not a consistent performer when he does play. And we will never know how good he might have been if he had been played as a CB in a settled back 4 due to how many partners he’s had there over the years. With Arnason and McKenna now, Consi’s starts are going to be fewer.

 

On the contrary you’ve increased my optimism. Consi won’t play (surely?) and I trust Arnason and McKenna.

 

But then he might play him at LB. Where he might have a stormer. Or where his lack of pace, skill and intelligence might be fatal. Even though Shinnie is a natural LB, we are really short in midfield, especially sans Christie and the likes of GMS, Stewart and Ball aren’t good enough.

 

Fuck knows what DM will pick and fuck knows how it will go. The one thing is certain is that DM isn’t good at changing things and adapting to the situation. Not good enough in midfield means we get beat is my prediction.

I'd argue that Considine has been our most consistently high-performing player in the last 5 seasons (mainly cause he's been there for that duration!). He's been consistently above average in our team and consistently deserving of his place in the starting eleven. I just think his level is just short of being good enough to play well against the Tims. I don't think that's a bad thing, and the same could have been said for McGinn previously and many others (hun-Jack a good example). That's not to say he hasn't ever had a good game against the Tims, he's had a few, it's just that when he plays against players at that level he struggles at left back.

 

But, as you say Rocket, we shouldn't be judging Considine versus Shinnie at left back, as Shinnie is clearly the better player there. What we should be judging is the

 

Considine - Shinnie v Stewart or Ball - Christie

 

Let's say Shinnie is a 10 at left back and Christie 10 behind the striker as our preferred options

 

I'd say Considine is a solid 7.5 at left back and Stewart and Ball are, so far, a generous 5.5 in midfield

 

In conclusion: Shinnie - Considine (-2.5) > Stewart or Ball - Christie (-4.5)

 

A stupid anology, I ken, but it really isn't as simple as saying Considine is worse than Shinnie, it's whether we lose more by shoe-horning a useless cunt into midfield rather than Shinnie with Christie and Tansey out. Considine is definitely not a useless cunt at left back - he'd get into the starting 11 of every team outside the Tims and Huns - he's just not as good as Shinnie.

 

I certainly don't think we could be too critical of McInnes for playing Considine at left back and putting Shinnie into midfield. He has to make a change of some sort because of Christie's absence. We could definitely be critical of McInnes if he drops McKenna or plays Reynolds as part of a back 3. Those are changes that aren't required and are negative.

Fingers crossed we manage to pull it off today. Their ridiculous run has to come to an end at some point, if we field a sensible line up and play to our strengths theres no reason why it could be us to do it. Can't say I'm confident but fuck it, who knows.

 

Hope all those in red going tonight enjoy the game! COYR

Massive, massive game.

 

Heart: 2-1 us.

Head: 2-1 them.

Time today seems to be dragging. Cant wait till kick off.

 

3-1 us (no Reynolds in line up)

 

2-1 them (Reynolds playing)

considine starts

Shinnie in midfield and Andy at left back I assume. Good for midfield, but andy's lack of pace leaves us more vulnerable.

may wide ? he isnt a winger

6 defenders. Considine back to disrupt a great defence.

 

Does Derek ever learn? Fucking glad I havent gone tonight, not so happy about splashing a few quid on a Dons win.

Well I’m here.

 

Pittodrie with the floodlights on.

 

Best stadium in the world.

Arseholes training in front of me.

 

You’d never get fed up punching Brown’s smug face.

Hmmm why the unnecessary tinkering? See if it pays off I guess

Anyone got a stream for the game?

Duncan and Todd sponsoring something and getting a mention.

 

Bunch of fuckin Tims

 

acestream 96d19eb9c836e5fdced591eaeca23c1770c2a6da

Cheers, will give that a go

considine getting destroyed slready by forrest

Shinnie on fire

fuck

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