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No goals in 4 games and no goals from open play in 6. Failure to address the lack of creation in the middle of the park in the January window was criminal.

Hernandez off for Anderson. Assume going to 3 at the back.

McGinn on for Gallagher which is correct decision. Very poor first half.

Ojo McGinn and Logan dropped for Hernandez, Gallagher and Hedges.

Really think we need to drop one of 3 in middle to allow us the extra attacking option we will need to break down a St Johnstone side who will sit in deep. They have managed two 1-1 draws with this approach so far against us. Would agree with team suggested by Elgin other than dropping Logan who played well on Saturday plus I wonder how fit Hernandez will be considering he was only half way through preseason in Norway. Oot Work Flat Flat 1-0 Kennedy.

Same team as last week. Perversely the slow ponderous way they played last week probably suits us against Tribute Act.

Ronald Hernandez signed from Stabaek in Norway. https://mobile.twitter.com/aberdeenfc/status/1223274889513181185?s=12 Right back apparently on 4 year deal.

Should never have been taken back after loan deal as was obviously a waster but was an easy lazy signing for McInnes.

Can we given we just extend his deal to the end of the season there?

Vyner’s loan deal been terminated due to his injury. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/zak-vyners-aberdeen-stay-to-21393865

Cannot see us getting a win playing the way we are at the moment. We need to play the way we did in second half at Pittodrie against them to have any chance but we have not played with that intensity since. Oot Flat Local game probably Edinburgh Uni v Spartans Flat 3-0 no dons scorer

Why did I bother with that. Knew how it would be bad but still went. Why did we have 3 holding midfielders against St fucking Mirren. Ojo should not play against any of the teams outside the top 2 as he offers zero in an attacking sense and slows the team down as soon as he is on the ball. Usually at least 5 touches more than needed. He was not worst player on the field either. I really fear what is going to happen next week.

Against my better judgement will probably head through tomorrow. If Kennedy is fit to play would like to see us going with Hedges and him on either flank and McGinn in the middle behind Cosgrove. Would try Ferguson and McGeough in the middle as no need for a defensive player like Ojo against St Mirren surely. Cash gate for away end tomorrow. In Train through from Capital Away end Train back to Capital. 2-0 Cosgrove and McGinn.

Brutal stuff. We are just a long ball team. Other than McGinn we have zero creation. As someone said Ojo, McGeouch and Ferguson are far to similar. We need another creative option in there. Getting no enjoyment out of watching Dons this season and sadly cannot see it changing.

Wilson supposedly out injured again for tonight. Being described as an injury blow in the press but not sure how an injury to a player who never plays is a blow.

Would like to see Anderson and Cosgrove starting together again. They need a good few games together to see if they can form a partnership. However if McInnes wants to have McGeouch Ferguson and Ojo on the field can see Anderson dropping out. Oot Work Flat Flat 1-1 Cosgrove

Went to see 1917 tonight. Really good.

Full 5th round draw. Inverness vs Livingston Clyde vs Celtic BSC Glasgow vs Dundee United or Hibs St Mirren vs Motherwell Ayr United vs St Johnstone Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock Hamilton vs Rangers Arbroath or Falkirk vs Hearts

FOURTH ROUND Aberdeen 1 Dumbarton 0 Alloa 2 Inverness CT 3 Arbroath 0 Falkirk 0 Ayr 1 Ross County 0 Bonnyrigg Rose 0 Clyde 1 East Kilbride 1 BSC Glasgow 3 Hamilton 5 Edinburgh City 0 Hearts 5 Airdrieonians 0 Kilmarnock 6 Queen's Park 0 Livingston 3 Raith Rovers 1 St Johnstone 3 Morton 0 St Mirren 3 Broxburn Athletic 0 Partick Thistle 1 Celtic 2 Dundee 0 Motherwell 3 Rangers 2 Stranraer 0 Dundee United 2 Hibs 2 Only really one shock with Ayr putting County out. Only 2 replays as well.

Ferguson suspended for this one so be interesting to see how we line up in midfield. Would expect McGeouch to start. Would like to see us go with Anderson and Cosgrove as a front 2 but cannot see McInnes going with that. As long as we approach the game professionally should be a comfortable victory. Oot (forgot to book the train and no cheap tickets left) Flat Local game Flat 3-0 Cosgrove, McGinn and McKenna.

Arbroath fans seem very pleased with this. They seemed to think that he had been doing so well that we would recall him in this window.

Meant to vote for Snelders, Grant and Jess but my fat fingers mean Rooney has a vote.

Jon Gallagher’s deal extended sadly. https://www.afc.co.uk/2020/01/09/jon-remains-a-don/

According to Sunderland Echo McGeouch is currently injured.

Like McGeouch as a player when he is fit but the problem is he never is. Rarely seems to manage 3 or 4 games in a row without breaking down. Not sure we need another perma crock.