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He did. He touched the ball 12 times in the opposition half, including twice inside the box, and made four passes into the final third. He had 40 touches of the ball (more than Topi, Jeppe, Pape and Kevin). His passing accuracy of 77% was statistically the best in the team, and his passing accuracy in the final third was only bettered by Palaversa. Most of his passes were to Okkels and Nilsen. Devlin and Jensen were very good though, and probably over the piece were better than him, but I tend to think people rush to criticise Mackenzie because he hasn't signed a new contract.

Was just away to post to say Okkels had started the second half really well and could see him scoring. Not sure we needed to take him off for Morris. Likewise the Devlin/Mackenzie sub doesn't really fix any glaring issue that I could see.

Nilsen was saying during the week he thinks the midfield has been fine, but up front they've not been creating anything. I'd say today the midfield has been totally outplayed and up front we've done well with the few times we've managed to get the ball. The passing has been hopeless. Defence looks shaky, mainly because every clearance seems to land in our own box, and we're inviting them to put as many crosses in as they like. Okkels getting more involved which is good to see, Nisbet playing well I'd say.

Yes, think it's worth another airing.

Devlin and Shinnie being on the bench is a surprise, but suppose you stick with a winning team.

Agree with @RicoS321, I'd probably give Mitov another week, and I don't think Doohan has done too badly. I think it'll be a battle; after two 6-0 defeats I don't think Dundee will be planning to knock it about and play pretty football. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Dabbagh start. Thelin likes to throw a new signing in from the start I've noticed. I'd start Palaversa to sit deep and spray the long passes. Nilsen and Shinnie to go disrupt Dundee's midfield ahead of him. Gueye and Keskinen both different players, but both capable of keeping Dundee's defence occupied in a way Okkels hasn't quite managed yet. 6-0 Aberdeen. Dabbagh with four goals, Keskinen one, and Nisbet one off the bench. NB: Not sure why Tobers doesn't have a number in the graphic, will raise it with the club next week.

Christian Ramirez has followed in the footsteps of Beckham, Ibrahimovic, Gerrard, and currently Marco Reus, and signed for LA Galaxy.

Well now, the apostrophe mistake has been made before, being responsible for Aberdeen twice chucking away a lead. Some of you don't salute magpies and it shows.

I don't like that he's put an apostrophe in Dees. Dee's what? Probably did it deliberately out of badness.

Palaversa growing into his role; being the guy who drops into defence to make it a three, but also links the play in midfield and stretches it with long passes when it's getting too congested. Nisbet, to be fair to him, gets into the right areas and actually could have had a hat-trick but for his fresh air swipe at Jensen's goal, and then his horror miss. I actually thought it was a good performance from him, but he's just lost his scoring touch. I wouldn't be trying to buy him just yet, but still interested to see how he gets on from now until summer, although Darragh will be here soon. Something to think about now with Devlin or Jensen at right back. Jensen better going forward, Devlin better defensively.

Yeah, agree. For that second goal, he's drifted to the left (as he often does), linked up with Okkels, and it's his ball that finds Jensen (although an exceptional dummy by Nisbet ). He's raw, but his movement like that makes him a nightmare to defend against, a bit like Pape.

Despite all our signings we still look unbalanced up front. We have two guys wanting to play on the left, but long term Thelin clearly wants Okkels and Keskinen to be his first picks and this is the game to hopefully get them firing. I think Keskinen is just going to have to try and grow into the role of playing off the right. I'd rest Shinnie and Devlin. Dorrington to start and Knoester to get some minutes off the bench. Gueye up front but essentially dropping deep and creating space for Okkels and Keskinen, while being handy enough to be in the box to get on any corners. I'd like to see Clarkson and Palaversa push forward with Nilsen mopping up behind them. We won't line-up like this of course, I expect Thelin will stick with 4-2-3-1, so probably Nisbet in at the expense of a midfielder.

The last time I posted on here we were undefeated in the league and... oh hud on, I've already tried the whole 'just needs me to start the match thread for good luck' thing. Knoester (pronounced K-nooster according to big Tyrone) is available but doesn't look like Oday Dabbagh will be. Still too early for Mitov & Sokler. A lot of big decisions for Thelin, in a game he dare not lose (His job is not under threat, but the reaction would be vitriolic). Knoester or Dorrington? Not sure if Knoester can complete 90 minutes yet so suspect we'll see one start then subbed off around the hour mark. Remember we could go to extra-time so could be a 120 minute game. Maybe even Rubezic gets some minutes; if you're going to throw him back in, at home to lower league opposition would be when to do it. Personally I'd start Dorrington who I didn't think was terrible at Hibs. Keen to see how good Knoester is, but given the importance of the game I'd start someone who has been here a few weeks. Mackenzie or Jensen on the left? And if it's Mackenzie, does Jensen get in ahead of Devlin on the right? Keskinen on the left, right or not at all? Does Okkels start or does Morris come in? Gueye, Nisbet or Clarkson - who drops out? Away end sold out, 1,700 Dunfermline fans, fair play to them for a lunchtime Sunday kick-off. Not looking like a big home crowd, hopefully that doesn't affect the Jimmy Calderwood tribute pre-match, but Aberdeen charging £24 for a live TV game hasn't helped.

Appears we tried to get a second striker on loan but couldn't agree on playing time. I'd have been a bit disappointed if we signed some youngster with little first team experience and then were compelled to play him, so glad we've not folded on that. So short term at least here's what we've got (I've actually done it 4-2-3-1 but would prefer 4-3-3). Long term McGrath, Sokler, Vinnie and Molloy to come back. Still doesn't look like a team that has a lot of goals in it, but hopefully it's at least more solid. Lot of players that "need time" I'd say, namely Dabbagh, Okkels, Jensen and Knoester.

Actually hearing we might be trying to sign two strikers before the deadline.. Surprised, but then also not surprised.

Jumping the gun a bit here, but presuming Dabbagh signing, MacDonald leaving, then this is how our squad looks (minus the youth prospects, and the long term injuries). Be interesting to see where Jensen ends up playing, likewise Keskinen. Both arguably being played on the wrong side, but then hard to see Devlin become a back up (he's not as good going forward as Jensen but early signs is he's a better defender) and to get the best out of Okkels you probably want him on the left. From the below, obviously Sokler, McGrath, Molloy and Vinnie all out for the next few months. Polvara & Mitov not quite as long so I included them. We were in for Lyall Cameron and with the above injuries there may still be another midfielder incoming. I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't though. If Thelin can get the front three balance right, and get the defence to actually defend, then on paper third place and world domination isn't impossible.

Been doing a bit of reading on him, and by all accounts the Aarhus (AGF) fans - where he was on loan last season in Denmark - loved him and wanted him to sign permanently. Not sure why he didn't. Maybe it was a bit like us and Mattie Pollock; ie he wanted to give it one last chance with his club, or they needed him as a back up. He did play a few early games in Europe and was on the bench a lot, so Ferencvaros were possibly reluctant to sell. Either way, been described as comfortable on the ball (isn't every new signing described as that though?) and his best position actually being on the left of a back three.

I take it back, Thelin has just questioned the work rate, which is about as critical as he has been in his time at Aberdeen.

I really thought that would work. Watched the pictures there of the away support at full-time, lot of abuse being shouted at the players. In fairness, don't think the work rate was in question. But I can't remember a game where I've watched a team just make so many wrong decisions. It's now 796 minutes without a league goal from open play. And we're so easy to score against. The reason I thought Thelin would be a success was because he played a direct style that I expected to suit Scottish football. Instead, this passing game he's trying to implement is all very Stephen Glass. Lots of passes that create little, and can't defend.

Anyway, why would Rubezic want to leave when we're about to sign a wee (big) pal for him to keep him company. Watched his highlights and he looks gash, and his scoring record is pretty much non-existent. But, he has height, can play deep and bring others into the game, so maybe he's the foil to create the chances for Keskinen & Okkels. Plus he's only 21 so sell on value if he turns out to be any good.

Rubezic to Turkey is a non-story, club have denied it. Might be his agent trying to engineer interest or Turkey have their own Agent Alba. Rubezic is in the squad for tomorrow.

Ah but maybe the username has been transferred to someone else. In that case, the username retains the posting history, but the person now owning it is not liable for any debts.

The last time I posted on here we were undefeated in the league and about to rule the land. It's like I've woken from a coma to anarchy. Thought I better log back on and start the match thread to get the team back to winning ways again. Enough of this bloody nonsense. Despite his critics I'd start Duk, he still looks the most difficult to handle when he's on it. Nisbet okay until he gets to the six-yard box, which is unfortunate since that's where he's supposed to be good. Keskinen had a lot of joy last time v Hibs on the left so I'd start him again. Gueye/Clarkson/Okkels. All funny ones. Is Gueye a striker, a number 10, or even at his best when he cuts in off the left? What is Clarkson - he seems to drift to the left now and neither plays as a winger, No.10 or a sitting midfielder. Okkels, not seen enough of him yet to know how we should use him. I suspect he's meant to be a goal threat off the wing considering he was a consistent goal scorer at Elfsborg. Rubezic - be interesting to see what Thelin does. Take him out of the firing line, or convince him the best way to bounce back is to get out there and face his fears. Either way, unless injured, surely he's in the squad because we're not exactly blessed with defensive cover at the moment. But personally, unless Dorrington has looked gash in training and Ange has sold us a pup, I'd start him.

Rescheduled to Wednesday 15 January, live on sky. The game before it on the Sunday at home to Hearts is also live on sky, as is the trip up Fir Park on 5 January. So including the 29 December game with Dundee United (premier sports), four out of five games will be live on the TV, and our next game after Ibrox is a Scottish Cup match so every chance we get a TV game too. Handy time to be on the TV considering you'll all be skint after the Donstalk secret Santa and the weather will be cold.