Ajja

As flattering as it is that you feel the need to follow my cerebral activity in priority over your own I would encourage you to be independant of thought and feeling. Using other peoples emotions as a vehicle for your own is always going to bring you down

Sure you get a story like this prior to every game. When we win are we to assume that its a successful tactic or does it only affect the outcome of we lose ? Not having a go Al Just interested what the rules of influence are when it comes to news stories pre-match

I'm concerned about Sunday. In recent years we have generally done well against Celtic when they have taken it for granted that they are going to pump us. The 3-2 and 2-1 wins at Parkhead were shock results, even last seasons QF victory they probably thought they had secured the tie when they robbed us at Pittodrie with a last minute equaliser. Celtic will be coming to Pittodrie knowing that we are on form and they are not. That means they will put an extra effort in to the game. I'd be surprised if we get anything better than a draw.

There is little evidence that this actually happens. Recent worries include: Lovell (nope) McNamara (lol) Stewart (OK scored for QOS but lets be honest nobody haunted us that day except us) McCauley (Was he even playing at Alloa ?) I'm not convinced that players who leave Aberdeen for another team in Scotland are up to much. Are you wetting yourself over Dick Byrrrrrrrrrrne's appearance at ICT ?

Incredible how similar they are. Miller was a little tighter on the defender so it doesn't look quite as classy but its a beaut

After 13/01/09 Defence 6 Midfield 8 Strikers 16 Considine 1 Diamond 1 Mulgrew 4 MacDonald 4 Young 1 Aluko 3 Maguire 1 Mackie 5 Miller 10 Non-strikers 14 goals Strikers 16 goals Well done Lee, starting to shape up nicely now

Assuming we win the Eats Fife game (its on Feb 7 BTW) I think the next round will be March 7. How fucked off am I to find my wife has organised a day/night at a friends. We better not get a great away draw for that one. Another boring as shit home tie will do, or a Sunday game

St Johnstone are going to defeat Rangers on Tuesday. Mark my words.

Surely Mackie. He was the most entertaining player on the field

After 10/01/09 Defence 6 Midfield 8 Strikers 14 Considine 1 Diamond 1 Mulgrew 4 MacDonald 4 Young 1 Aluko 3 Maguire 1 Mackie 5 Miller 8 Non-strikers 14 goals Strikers 14 goals

Eats Fife were a very useful side in division 3 last season but they took a while to get going in div 2 this season but are doing reasonably well now. They are a better side than Alloa and will not be a push over but we should dispose of them without too much difficulty at Pittodrie.

4 all SPL ties is it ? ICT v Killie Hearts v Falkirk Motherwell v St Mirren Hamilton v UTD With Hibs going today thats almost half the SPL gone before the next round draw.

Not too exciting but should see us progress big crowd for that one ?

Home against Eats Fife

Not huns or Hearts

For the trip - Dunfermline away For progress - East Fife at Pittiodrie Would love to get East Stirlingshire

Lady man lady

Us seasoned pro's must hang our heads in shame. Thats what I get for believing the rumours about Steve Jobs losing his battle

How else will he reach that 30 goals target ?

I didn't hear the interview but anyone looking to negotiate his contract is going to make statements that ensure his employers are not assuming its a done deal. I wouldn't get too downhearted, there are multi-layers in these negotiations that cannot all be unravelled in one media interview.

Sorry, slghtly off topic but how is Murray doing in Qatar tonight ?

he won't

That's them turned 5 wins in a row into 5 games without a win

3rd round of the cup used to be an opportunity to have a great day out at a shitty ground. Remember some great days out at Firhill and Muirton.

I think he'll take the US this year. He has bulked up again by the look of him in the final at the weekend and is generally considered to have the best all round game in tennis today.