mizer

You have far too much time on your hands!!! 

'Ali the Apple'

'Colin the cucumber'

 

Aye but that would be completely understandable and justifiable. As long as everyone knows I'm first in the queue.

Im second then!

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/648149?UserKey=0

No extra security for Rangers game at Pittodrie

 

ABERDEEN will not be making any special security arrangements for Thursday’s showdown with Rangers – even in the wake of the violence at the UEFA Cup final.

 

The Gers fans went on the rampage in the aftermath of last Wednesday’s European defeat to Zenit St Petersburg.

 

An inquiry is under way after 42 arrests were made as police and supporters clashed.

 

Walter Smith’s men have to win the final game at Pittodrie and hope Celtic slip up against Dundee United in order to win the league.

 

But Dons security chief John Morgan isn’t changing anything for this match.

 

He said: “It’s a Category A game and we’ll be doing everything as normal to make sure we cope.

 

“We’ll keep in constant contact with our counterparts at Rangers and the police to do everything to avoid any flash-points.

 

“We’ll be approaching things in exactly the same way as we would with any other Old Firm game.â€

 

In 2002, riot police were forced into action when Aberdeen fans invaded the pitch after Dons player Robbie Winters was struck by a coin.

 

Match commander Albert Donald said: “As is normal practice for these events, we have been liaising closely with Aberdeen Football Club. We hope the fans come to the match for an enjoyable and trouble-free time and we recognise the importance of this particular fixture.â€

 

The Chief Superintendent said police had noted events in Manchester but that no special measures were planned.

 

He said: “Our policing arrangements will be such that a firm but fair approach will be adopted with the aim of having a safe environment both inside the stadium and elsewhere in the city.†Tayside Police are drafting in extra officers over fears Rangers fans on the way home from Aberdeen could clash with Celtic fans in Dundee for the Dundee United game.

 

Turn the sprinklers on at FT

Gutted!

edit*good thinking funster 

Not sure there is a train back to Glasgow from Aberdeen after the game and might be a good thing!!

You cant get back to Edinburgh or Glasgow direct, you can get to Perth and possibly a connection from there? Probably means lots of them will be staying up as I know all the cheap fares going up have gone.

Thats me just bought a ticket for the South stand, guy said they had plenty left.

Dons set to strike Rich

 

May 18 2008

 

ABERDEEN are set to kick off their summer signings by snapping up former Motherwell striker Richie Foran.

 

Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood is desperate to capture the Southend hitman who was a big success during his two-and-ahalf years at Fir Park.

 

And the only stumbling block is a knee injury that has been troubling the Irishman.

 

Foran would cost around £100,000 from the club he joined in January last year.

 

He was loaned out to Darlington but returned to the League One Shrimpers last month with knee trouble.

 

That has alerted Caldo and now only a failed medical will stop Foran's switch to Pittodrie.

Wathced the league two play off final between Stockport and Yeovil Town after the fa cup yesterday. The striker who scored the winner for Stockport,Liam Dickenson, looked quite decent, tall lad with really good feet - showed in his goal. If they dont win the final may be worth a wee look at buying

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7393798.stm

Dundee, meanwhile, are keen on taking Derek Soutar back to Dens Park.

 

Dark Blues manager Alex Rae is looking to bolster his squad ahead of next season and has targeted the Aber-deen goalkeeper.

 

With last season’s number one Craig Samson so far not committed to signing Rae is looking at alternatives and will meet Soutar this weekend.

 

The 26-year-old is out of contract at Pittodrie so is available on a free transfer, although Dundee will have to fight off interest from MLS side Houston Dynamo to secure his services.

 

Rae said: “I won’t name the players I’m trying to bring here but I am meeting with several over the weekend and hopefully if things go well we’ll be able to tie some business up next week.â€

Dons wipe slate clean for Redan

By Paul Third

 

Published: 17/05/2008

 

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood says trialist Iwan Redan has arrived at Aberdeen with a clean slate.

 

The Dutchman joined countryman Sevanja Davids and French goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu on trial at Pittodrie yesterday.

 

Calderwood was quick to defend Redan, who was freed by Willem II after butting Belgian team-mate Kristof Imschoot during a cup match against De Graafschap at the end of the 2006-07 season.

 

The 27-year-old, who spent five months on loan with Cardiff last season, last played during the winter at RBC Roosen-daal in the second tier of Dutch football.

 

Calderwood has followed the player’s career closely and is willing to give him a chance to redeem himself in Scotland.

 

He said: “He was breaking through into the first team at RKC Waalwijk under Martin Jol when I came to Scotland.

 

“He was doing really well under Martin at RKC but when he left, Redan moved on to Willem II and was captain at one time for them.

 

“He had an argument with one of his colleagues and in Holland you get a mark against you which you can never get rid of.

 

“He is a good kid and is very strong.

 

“If he can get back to the form he showed under Martin when there was talk of a big move, he will be absolutely fabulous.â€

 

Redan and 27-year-old French goalkeeper Bossu impressed in their first training session yesterday, but Calderwood admitted Davids, a relation of Dutch great Edgar Davids, who has been freed by Feyenoord, will need to get to grips quickly with the pace of training if he wants to impress.

 

He said: “Feyenoord have a fabulous youth system and Davids has come highly recommended.

 

“He is a left-sided centre half and we will have a look at him.

 

“The big goalkeeper has been at Darlington, Walsall and Gillingham.

 

“He is 6ft 7in and has a north-east of England accent due to the time he has spent in Britain.

 

“Redan and the goalkeeper did really well this morning which didn’t surprise me, but Sevanja was caught out by the pace of training as the boys were really sharp.

 

“Dutch lads like to think they can get a bit of time on the ball and, while he can play, he hasn’t trained for two weeks and he needs to adjust to the pace.â€

 

Calderwood is also stepping up efforts to keep Stuart Duff and Alan Maybury at the club.

 

Both players are keen on staying, but Calderwood fears agreeing financial packages could be a stumbling block.

 

I think the globes will be putting in a team. Here is a pic of thechimp and monkey at a recent training session

A friendly against Glentoran has been rumoured!

 

Reckon a trip to Belfast would be a good... better than overpriced Dublin.

I saw in the Edinburgh papers that Hearts are playing Glentoran so that rules us out playing there too?

Presumably you mean Maybury and not Rab Douglas?

Yes but I wouldnt be to adverse to Douglas compared to some of the other names being touted around at the moment.

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/641724?UserKey=0

Calderwood steps up efforts to sign Maybury on permanent deal

 

By Michael Gannon

 

Published: 16/05/2008

 

ABERDEEN will step up their attempt to sign Alan Maybury on a permanent contract after the defender was released by Leicester City.

 

The former Hearts full back’s contract expired at Walker Stadium at the end of the season and the Foxes will not be offering him a new deal after relegation to League 1. Maybury, 29, has produced a string of impressive performances since joining the Dons on loan at the end of January and manager Jimmy Calderwood is keen to make the move permanent.

 

The Republic of Ireland international has previously insisted he would wait until the end of the season to make a decision, but Calderwood is keen for an answer before Aberdeen’s final match of the season against Rangers at Pittodrie on Thursday.

 

The Dons appear favourites to land his signature but there is reported interest in the experienced full back from other clubs in England as well as in the SPL.

 

He trained with former club Hearts before Christmas after being frozen out of the picture at Leicester and came close to rejoining the Tynecastle side before the Dons stepped in. Maybury’s Leicester teammate Rab Douglas has also been released by the club and the former Celtic goalkeeper is set for a return to Scotland.

Get him signed up!

I didn't need to guess who started this thread...

 

mizer, cheer up FFS!

Just what our pitch needs in late November.......... http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1313080,00.html

nternational rugby is returning to Aberdeen this autumn

 

Scottish Rugby announced this lunchtime that the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test between Scotland and Canada will be played at the 21,500 capacity Pittodrie Stadium, home of Aberdeen Football Club.

 

The game will take place on Saturday 22 November with a 2.45pm kick-off and tickets will be on sale from tomorrow from £15 for adults and from £7.50 for under-18s.

 

Scottish Rugby's Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: "Our first international in Aberdeen, when Scotland met the Barbarians three years ago, was a resounding success on and off the pitch.

........a rugby match to cut it up and leave it in a mess.

Aberdeen boss has Parker in his sight

Parker in the frame for Pittodrie

 

By Andrew Moir

 

Published: 14/05/2008

 

DELIGHTED: Jimmy Calderwood.

More Pictures

 

DONS manager Jimmy Calderwood today revealed he will be chasing only one new striker this summer following Lee Miller’s decision to pen a new deal.

 

And ex-St Johnstone hitman Keigan Parker has emerged as the latest possible strike target for the Reds now that he’s been released by Blackpool.

 

Calderwood is relieved Miller has pledged his long-term future to the Pittodrie club as he believes it would have cost Aberdeen hundreds of thousands to replace a player of his quality.

 

“I’ll just be looking for one additional forward during the close season thanks to Lee’s decision to stay,†said Calderwood.

 

“I couldn’t be happier he’s staying for another two years and that certainly helps to lighten the workload this summer.

 

“It’s a major boost he’s signed on again and all the other lads seem to have taken a real lift from it.

 

“There was a real positive vibe during training and I’m convinced that’s because the other players are pleased Lee has decided to stay.â€

 

Calderwood has been busy scouring the English lower leagues for fresh talent and has already secured Oldham midfielder Gary McDonald on a pre-contract.

 

The Dons boss will need further reinforcements with Barry Nicholson on his way out this summer while several high-profile casualties have been given the chop.

 

He added: “If Lee had left and I had been forced to replace him, it would have cost us more than just a few quid.

 

“At his age and the form he has been in, you are looking at a hefty transfer fee for someone of his ability.

 

“Thankfully, I don’t have to look to get in a replacement and we can look forward to next season knowing Lee will be a major part of our team.

 

“We’ve been lucky to get Lee, Scott Severin and Jamie Smith in on free transfers but it’s getting harder to sign players of that class for nothing.â€

 

Calderwood will also now turn his attentions to two of his other players nearing the end of their deals.

 

Alan Maybury and Stuart Duff will both be out of contract in the summer.

 

The Aberdeen manager has yet to make a final call on whether the pair will be offered new deals but admits the pair have impressed.

 

“There is no update in terms of any developments with Alan or Stuart just yet,

 

“But both players have been playing extremely well in recent weeks and have done their chances of winning new contracts no harm at all.â€

Nothing at all in the story, just speculation from the internet

our domestic form may have been a wee bit better.

Being in Europe did mean one less game in the league cup, and boosted our confidence in the games after European games.

I predicted at the start of the season we would scrape into 6th place which we did, so I didnt really expect much more. The run in Europe was amazing with great home games and great away trips. But then you have to take into account the dismal failings in both semi finals which could have earned us a long awaited trophy.

The Times has got the story a wee bit wrong 

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article3927764.ece

Colin Calderwood delighted as Lee Miller extends Aberdeen stay

Do we know for fact that he is our top earner? Or is it just messageboard speculation that's become fact?

Im his bank manager

I would say hes been one of our top three players this season!

 

Only Diamond and Nicholson could posibly be ahead of him!

You get what you pay for would be what I say about the rest of the team, he is our top paid player? He just annoys me, end of!