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THE DONSTALK BOOK CLUB
blinlemon replied to Kowalski's topic in Off TopicBirlinn Books offer on Agnes’s books here: https://birlinn.co.uk/?s=Agnes+Owens&t=authors&mc_cid=8069574160&mc_eid=3b5761e41a Today
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Club General Strategy
Panda replied to DantheDon's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubAgree with you @DantheDon , I wanted Stephen Glass to be given much longer, and I think there's a lot of similarities between then and now - namely the squad is average, an unpopular manager is trying to win over fans with one hand behind his back, and the main issues appear to be bigger than the manager. Glass was crying out for a director of football or at least some more experience. Well we have Lutz now and Robinson is experienced, so there is that at least. And despite my criticisms of Robinson so far he deserves a fair crack at it. The form under Glass wasn't actually that bad. We won four from five in December, started the year with a draw v Rangers, and went into that Motherwell cup game with a run of W5, D2, L4. But we lost the cup game and Cormack - not for the last time - panicked at fan anger. Let's hope Robinson has more luck in the League Cup next week because much like Glass, Goodwin and Leven, it'll be toxic if we lose. -
Summer 2026 Transfer Window
Panda replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubThat's because most of them copy each other. The other day, all the tabloids announced Scott McTominay was having heart surgery. Every news story was identical. Everyone except the BBC, who actually read Napoli's statement properly. So him playing as winger makes him a winger, but him playing as a central midfielder doesn't make him a central midfielder? He can play a variety of positions. No-one is doubting he has played as a winger in his career. But his best role appears to be through the middle. I watched him play as a winger v Dundee, and I watched him play through the middle v Celtic. Saw both games with my own eyes. He was significantly better v Celtic. There's my evidence. -
Club General Strategy
DantheDon replied to DantheDon's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubThe 7-2 on aggregate score across two matches against Freiburg, while not a great result isn’t a total disgrace. I probably wasn’t concentrating hard enough to notice the league cup result. I was hoping to stimulate some conversation regarding our own strategy. But it’s hard not to compare ourselves with others. I suppose to that end I’ll put some of the questions that I’m trying to consider out there. Should we be focussing more on bringing through talented youngsters? Do we have to lower expectations for a few seasons to allow our rebuild to come to fruition? What kind of culture are we attempting to embed at the club? As a side point, Another thing that has been going through my mind is; Who has been our best manager since McInnes? Generally doesn’t seem to be a standout, but I always wonder about Stephen Glass personally. Coming soon after McInnes he wasn’t afforded the patience that some have since had, but I remember that although the team was struggling to break opponents down we played out a lot of games with 70%+ possession. On top of that he wasn’t afraid to put the young guys into the team. He got sacked as we were concerned we weren’t going to make the top 6. Not through a fear of relegation as has generally been the case since. I do wonder if given a bit more time he might have done quite well for us. Yesterday
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Summer 2026 Transfer Window
RicoS321 replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubIt's my point. -
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Kowalski replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubWhat evidence?
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Summer 2026 Transfer Window
Kowalski replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubBut that’s not the point. Countless media outlets have said he a winger before he joined us. If you’ve seen him play through the middle then well done. He’s a winger.
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Spanish Fitba
Jute replied to glasgowdon's topic in Football ChatMadrid now miss penalty at the death and Betis grab 1-0 win. -
Spanish Fitba
Jute replied to glasgowdon's topic in Football ChatBetis and Real Madrid on just now. Currently 1-0 with Real just having a goal chopped off for offside. -
SFA Proposals
Jute replied to Jute's topic in Football ChatNot convinced this will work and think the answer is to reinstate the reserve leagues. At least it’s not shoe horning B teams into the league. -
SFA Proposals
Jute posted a topic in Football ChatSFA proposing changes to cup competitions to force clubs to play U21 players that qualify for Scotland. Also a getting clubs to give young players an average of 60 minutes of game time in league matches. -
Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Match Thread
manc_don replied to Blow.Up.Sheep's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubI think that’s the thing. Not sure we can read too much into that second half given the game was done after 14 mins. Still, I applaud your optimism, we need it! I just think he’ll play 3 up top claiming it’ll be “attacking” when ntelo isn’t great out wide. I’d like to see him and mouloua up top together, but given Nisbet is captain it probably won’t ever happen. -
Aberdeen V Kilmarnock Match Thread
GASC1980 replied to Blow.Up.Sheep's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubThat looks a good set up. Leaving at 10 tomorrow so up for 1 hopefully. I agree there were small green shoots in the second half but then it's easy to play a bit better against a team who are 3 goals to the good and playing in first gear.
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Summer 2026 Transfer Window
RicoS321 replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubI'm with @Panda on Smith, he's much better through the middle, and definitely was better there for Livi last season (I even mentioned it before we signed him). -
Summer 2026 Transfer Window
Panda replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubStephen Robinson, the man you were quoting, who has played all three on the wing. The evidence suggests he's considerably better through the middle. -
Summer 2026 Transfer Window
Kowalski replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubWho has ever claimed Armstrong, Olusanya or Ntelo are wingers? Smith looks and plays like a winger.
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Summer 2026 Transfer Window
Panda replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubJust because a guy has played on the wing, does not make him a winger, in the same way I wouldn't class Olusanya as a winger, or Stuart Armstrong, or more importantly - Ntelo. Perhaps Livingston believing he was better in that position is one of the reasons they were relegated. Lewis Smith also played a number of different positions last season, including as forward and defensive midfielder. Exhibit A But, I'm giving my opinion. I've seen him play on the wing against Dundee, and I've seen him play through the middle, which is what I'm basing it on - he is more suited to playing through the middle, much like Stuart Armstrong. We should be trying to play to their strengths. -
Summer 2026 Transfer Window
Kowalski replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football Club
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KGB replied to mizer's topic in Off TopicThe Strangler- Mayan Skies- The DT music game
RadgeAgainstThe Machine replied to mizer's topic in Off TopicTerry Reid - Mayfly- Summer 2026 Transfer Window
RicoS321 replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubIt's a lot of the problem. He's a lazy fucker.- Crazy American Politics
2stars replied to glasgow sheep's topic in Off Topic“Full Weekend at Bernie’s” - 👋👋- Stephen Robinson
2stars replied to swaddon's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubComing out with shite like that, the next time we play Motherwell he may not be here to have to worry about it- The DT music game
KGB replied to mizer's topic in Off TopicRandy Crawford- One Day I'll Fly Away- Summer 2026 Transfer Window
TheDonbytheDee replied to BigAl's topic in Aberdeen Football ClubNot really sure it is the player that is the problem. - The DT music game
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