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Their fans do appear to have a real dislike of Aberdeen that appears to have intensified over the last decade. Were the good guys though, so it all seems a bit harsh.

Wouldn't be surprised to see us prioritise the league games with Hibs and Kilmarnock, and rest a few against AEK. Like @tlg1903says it feels like more of a free hit rather than a game we're under pressure to get something from. I'd suggest Karlsson, Shinnie, Armstrong and Devlin may all be on the bench. Milanovic, Palaversa, Clarkson, Dorrington all back in. Keskinen might even come in too for Aouchiche or at left wing back. Do we start Lazetic while he's on a high (and he didn't play the full 90 v St Mirren) or save him for Hibs?

I was gonna say this at full-time while lamenting not winning the game, but then Lazetic became a hero. I like Polvara, but I did watch today and think I'd quite happily swap him and bring Killian Phillips back. Phillips isn't a goal scorer, but that constant running, tackling and drive brings others into the game.

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I wouldn't assume anything.

Lazetic is a touch of class. Great goal. Not a vintage performance but three points probably very few expected us to get.

Has a team ever started October bottom of the league but went on to be champions?

For kicking someone in the chest? Yeah I don't think that's in the rules.

Just to clarify, St Mirren goal ruled out for offside, but it was subjective cos it was a challenge, hence the VAR check. Anyway, Jensen man. Bury that.

Think the referee has expected a physical game and has decided to just try stamp down on everything when he doesn't need to. Actually, both teams are trying to play open attacking football. Been a few times where we're just crying out for someone on the edge of the box to smash home an attempted clearance. Draw probably fair at half-time.

The referee is ruining the game. Some of the free-kicks and bookings have been comical. Disagree on Aouchiche @OrlandoDon, I think he's played well. Jensen and Karlsson both having good games too.

Is the line-up not just the same as the one that spanked Dundee 4-0, bar Molloy for Gyamfi?

I dunno, I think Devlin might be RCB, as he prefers Milne in the middle so it'd be a left sided player on the right of defence otherwise. No Gyamfi is a blow. Type of game Aouchiche will either get swallowed up in, or be the star man.

A lot of calls from Raith Rovers fans to sack Barry Robson. Same issues as at Aberdeen it seems.

Nah, he was assistant head coach. Was just having a look there to see when we get the first crack at Miovski and co, didn't realise we have to wait until a home and away double header within five days in January.

Steven Smith will be the second former Aberdeen player to manage Rangers when he takes charge this weekend. Played 20 times for Aberdeen, only on the winning side in six of them. And that's about all I know about his time at Pittodrie. As for Muscat. His Wikipedia page, under 'reputation', it's quite the rap sheet.

Pretty sure it's Graham Potter's if he wants it, which from his comments yesterday he very much does. (He lives in Sweden having started his managerial career there). Thelin still has at least two, probably three, and potentially even four or five, more trophies in him at Aberdeen first.

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I thought you did it deliberately as a joke

So angry that you're blaming poor Jimmy Thelin for it. Coincidentally, Sweden are bottom of their group, and if they fail to beat Kosovo tonight, then Thelin might be in international management before you know it. Steve Clarke said it was just about the three points so we're just towing the party line.

We're slowly getting closer to finding out what our strongest line-up is. Problem is, with Tobers injured and two games a week, we won't necessarily see it very often. For now, Knoester-Milne-Dorrington at the back is secure enough, Gyamfi and Devlin as the wing backs. Karlsson finally showing he's not the new Okkels, and Lazetic and Nisbet both massive upgrades on Yengi. I wonder if there's a way to get Karlsson-Nisbet-Lazetic all playing together. Biggest surprise has been Milanovic not quite cutting it yet. The midfield is still a nice problem to have due to the number of options. I like Clarkson, I always think we're better with Shinnie in it, but Armstrong has been far better than I thought he would be considering his lack of game time before coming here. Interesting that Clarkson has at times played further forward and out wide, because he's not the dynamic box-to-box Armstrong and Shinnie are - if only they were both five years younger (but if they were, they wouldn't be at Aberdeen). Clarkson is the new Jamie McGrath in that we know he's good but aren't sure where he fits in, especially in this new three-man defence formation. Aouchiche is another conundrum, and for all his critics I think Keskinen is one of the hardest workers in the team. Okay, maybe we aren't any closer knowing our best XI after all.

Aberdeen team will be Joe Lewis, Andrew Considine, Russell Anderson, Jonny Hayes, Kevin McNaughton, Derek Young, Lee Miller and Adam Rooney. November 14 I think.

I don't think we need to worry about a Hearts title win. They've played seven games and in three of them have needed a last minute winner. That says a lot of teams are capable of causing them problems and their run isn't sustainable. They were terrible against Hibs, and they've a tough run of fixtures now with four of their next seven games away from home (one being at Pittodrie) and Celtic visiting Tynecastle. Will be a couple of defeats in there at least.

Watching Karlsson today, I kept thinking he looked like someone but couldn't think who, until he scored the second goal and it all hit home. He looks like Percy from the Green Mile.