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Pre-season: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Inverurie Locos v Aberdeen, Harlaw Park, kick-off 7.30pm

tom_widdows

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  1. As I recall he was put his foot wrong on a few occasions but had luck on his side. He had a tendency to parry shots into dangerous positions instead of away for a corner or at least away from the goal with enough pace to allow time to regroup. That type of mistake gave away the killer away goal to Kairat Almaty. But he was young and making those mistakes is what you need to do to get better and I reckon Schemichel Jr will be looking over his shoulder with a bit of concern. A potential win win situation for leicester, Denmark & Wales.
  2. I can barely name the squad these days but as far as I recall Rooney was not the lynch pin of last seasons 2nd place finish and every week someone seemed to be having a go at McLean yet now he is away panic has set in almost as if we didnt know that was going to happen. Frankly Im amazed its taken this long for Rooney to find himself another club given he seemed to spend most of last seaoson on the bench and being brought on when there was either nothing left to play for, or having no time whatsoever. His 11 goals came in 8 games - St Johnstone (4), Partick (2), Ross County (2), Kilmarnock (1), St mirren (1) & Dundee United (1). Squads change, players leave (whether the club wants them to or not) but the dons plough on. Given my reputation it may seem strange to see me say this but get a grip some of ya. Rather than panicking about the players who have left, why not concentrate on supporting the players who have arrived, or perhaps even the players we already have? McInnes has hinted that the cash from Rooney may allow for 2 more players so lets see what he can do
  3. Hibs appear to be trying to set a record for a 2 legged euro tie Currently 6-4 in Toftir (12-5 on aggregate)
  4. That is the tactic that brought about the Bosman ruling. If Rooney was unhappy and wanted to leave then even with several years on a contract he was going to go. Agents, and if necessary lawyers will find a way out of any contract Now if someone can find evidence of Rooney being 'pushed out' against his wishes then I will jump on the bandwagon of club bashing. This is hardly the Dodds/ Winters betrayal. Stevie May to find form and 21 (YES TWENTY FUCKING ONE) year old Cosgrove to show what he can do when he is finally given a real chance. Down South Rooney to start enjoing his football again Aberdeen fans to continue in their quest to be the most negative in the country if not europe.
  5. Odds of that possibly cut today given he is effectively 4th choice at Anfield now....unless Karius is punted
  6. tom_widdows

    World Cup

    Well Ian Wright really justified his ITV Salary there. When in doubt, make fun of the 'foreigner's' accent.....
  7. tom_widdows

    World Cup

    For me it was over the moment Rashford was brought on. He just didn't look interested at all. Stat on ITV says 7 croatian shots to 1 English. Says it all really (presuming that is open play shots). Edit: Well this will make tomorrow's commute more entertaining. I have to assume the attention will now switch to 'England will win 2022'
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    World Cup

    The £340 profit could be seen as compensation for your disappointment If you can addord to lose £20 then surely there is no requirement to cheer them on if you don't want to?
  9. tom_widdows

    World Cup

    What if they are playing Belgium? Surely yon Dutchies are concerned at the prospect of their 'smaller' neighbours doing what Cruyff & co couldn't? Potential rock & hardplace scenario for yourself
  10. The same Cadden who those in englandshire are allegedly bidding £500k for against Motherwells £1mill valuation?
  11. tom_widdows

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    Have to say I am enjoying Belgium taking the Brazillians apart. Personally cannot stand the brazillian national team and especially don't like that they were classed as actual favourites for this tournament. Plenty of comments about how England haven't played anyone decent yet wheras it seems the brazillians have escaped that treatment They will now of course come back and win 3-2........
  12. Been listening to a radio series called 'the corrupted' which is about a guy reminiscing about his life from childhood to the present while he serves 3 life sentences for a crime he didnt commit. The likes of King would seem to fit right in with the characters in that series
  13. Dons 1-0 Falkirk (Ferguson)
  14. tom_widdows

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    For me Colombia are playing like the wanky little ned teams that I used to have to put up with at 5 aside every week. I cant stand these tactics and I find myself actually wanting the english to win or at least seriously put the boot into several of these colombian players.
  15. Back on topic https://www.afc.co.uk/2018/07/03/dons-capture-irish-youth-internationals/
  16. Fucking NC500 Tourists!!
  17. Don't worry mate. We locals always avoid Elgin purely because we have no desire to go there
  18. tom_widdows

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    Seems Spain got what they deserved......unless you want a conspiracy theory for their reluctance to seriously attack the Russians. Potential for only 1 previous winner to be in the semi-finals (If so I'd personally like it to be Uruguay) so may that be someone 'new' will win it.
  19. Perhaps you could consider putting this into a formal letter/ email and send it to cockwomble and co?
  20. tom_widdows

    World Cup

    Really hope the french win this one now. Whilst the Argentina equaliser was good I don't think it deserved as much of a commentator wankfest as it got. The French equaliser on the other hand was sweet (better or at least more spectcular IMO) yet seemed to have a fairly low key response from BBCs finest
  21. Seems they are following the Ed Sheerin methodology of cancelling 're-sold' tickets should they happen to catch anyone with them. Ticket touts targetting a Dons game eh? I remember not so long ago seeing someone trying to give away tickets outside pittodrie and being told to fuck off
  22. Think the last time I was 'involved' with anything classed as rowdy with the Glasgow reds was a scottish cup tie in Forfar
  23. I dont think these stats make much headway in the 'why are scotland unable to qualify' discussion. If you could say find a list(s) showing where those players fitted into the various scotland teams from schoolboy up to the first team, or as Bobby highlighted, those who were allowed to continue playing despite never developing a 'first touch' we might be onto something
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