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Scales in for Kennedy, McRorie back into midfield. Makes sense for an away game.

I would have set one up if we'd moved to Westhill.

Considine scores against the Tims.

0-3 the dons. Ojo hat trick.

Messi or Messiah?

They need to take into account any potential postponements given that there is still an elderly royal in place.

The Goodwin incident isn't the same as Neilson, not even close. Goodwin has admitted to trying to influence a ref prior to a game (happens, of course, but not openly!), as well as calling a player a cheat (Neilson described an incident as blatant cheating, rather than a player, there is a clear difference). It was a ridiculous overreaction from Goodwin to a match where he got the tactics wrong, tried to see it through until half time and failed. The blame for the game lay squarely at his door, and it was just a pathetic deflection taken too far. The punishment is absolutely ridiculous though and the Dons should appeal. I don't think the Neilson example should be highlighted in defence, but I'm certain that Lennon or some cunt has done similar over the years and others. As Al points out, a lesser punishment for Tonev is a good barometer. I'd love to see the thought process behind the 8 games.

Excessive punishment in response to excessive post-match reaction. Both as bad as each other.

In the squad last night against the Huns. You'd think they'd have allowed him a cameo appearance to nail Jack, even if not fully fit. I'm guessing he gave the pre match talk on why everyone should hate the Huns.

Realised that with ever increasing numbers of these, we should really have a thread dedicated to them. There's enough continents covered in the forum that one of us will have first hand experience. Was wondering if anyone had heard from Orlando don after the recent hurricane Ian in Florida?

Why does your house need sitting? Worried it might get lonely?

There was no story. Just a suggestion that McInnes must've been sleeping with Taylor's wife before we'd ever have considered re-signing him. A joke mainly. Did anyone see the lad flying down the steps in the lower deck after the third goal? Classic.

Apologies, I was struggling to decipher the club's message. I thought we'd signed a player now, that we were then going to execute in January. I thought it was some form of sacrificial thing being introduced by our American friends to increase the zealotry within the club.

Was trying to embed a twatter link on here, but not sure of the process. Anyway, dons have signed Aaron Reid fae Turra whilst simultaneously entering the worst sentence in history competition: "The Club can confirm it has reached agreement with @TurriffUnitedFC to transfer rising talent, Aaron Reid, who has signed a contract with the Dons which will officially be executed in January."

You appear to be forgetting Sam Cosgrove.

The only other reason I can think of is that we're limiting his minutes until he agrees to sign a new contract. It needs to happen soon, and obviously Barron too, but at some point we'll likely have to cut our losses with perhaps both of them I think. I was disappointed when we signed Morris (or Roberts, can't remember which!), as it was clear that this could be a break through season for Duncan and he was always going to hinder that. I assumed that he was a hidden gem that they couldn't pass up, but he looks like the result of a really drunk night out with the scouting laptop. There are basic parts of his game that lend to being shite that should have been spotted. Duncan runs with the ball at his feet, Morris kicks it then chases it. The latter approach always comes up against the limitations of your own pace, and Morris doesn't appear to have anything special in that regard (unlike Richardson). He appears to be a monumental fanny too, and doesn't track back effectively. He'll join Samuels at ICT, who was very similar and found his level. It's frustrating because it's a signing that didn't need to happen. If we'd recognised that Duncan was on his way up, a simple Jenks-like loan deal for 6-12 months to bolster the squad and ensure that Duncan isn't playing too many minutes would have been fine (and exactly how we should be using the loan system). We have Besuijen, Watkins, Duk, Hayes, Kennedy, maybe Roberts (and Coulson if stretched) who can all play wide while still allowing plenty of minutes for Duncan. Morris doesn't deserve the time he is getting on the pitch, he shouldn't be allowed back on until others are given their opportunity.

Aye, Hayes excellent again today, as was Coulson. That 4-1-4-1 setup definitely the key to this side. Ramadani just sitting in front keeping things moving and not involving himself further forward too often is perfect. It made us relatively comfortable with a pairing of Vinny and Kennedy (who both played well today too) in front. I think it'd be harsh to drop either of them, but a bit of a different game away from home and maybe not the best idea. Credit to Goodwin for the brave tactics, which we wouldn't have seen under his opposite number today. 18 goals for is a phenomenal return so far this season and bodes well. Generally it's the team with the better goal difference that rises to the top (of the rest, anyway).

Interesting side, McKenzie in and McRorie into midfield has to be the obvious move. I remember us playing against killie (or St Mirren) ages ago and Hayes played central midfield for us and he was immense. The player he destroyed that day? Jim Goodwin. I wonder if he's thinking that might be repeatable. Watkins in is good to see. Duk could have only taken the place of Miovski so it's no surprise to see him dropped. His all round play against Hibs wasn't great. A great option from the bench

Just heading off for this one. Looking forward to it, but very apprehensive about the suspensions and how that affects the team. I think it has to be McKenzie or Milne at the back. Ramadani in front and then McRorie and another behind Miovski. That 4-1-4-1 is definitely the best shape I've seen this season. With Clarkson out, I'd be tempted to play either Kennedy or Hayes in the other midfield position. We simply couldn't cope with Duk playing with Miovski, he doesn't have the game intelligence.

I don't think you needed to add that, it's fairly obvious, he's blatantly a cunt. I just don't think this videoing of players and provoking needs to be encouraged. I find it equally as bad as saying the f word.

Hence why I said "entrapment-like" and not entrapment. As you say, he's a thick Hun cunt, so it's hardly fair to play a trick on the guy, record his reaction and then be outraged by his response. It's fucking horrendous banter at the very least.

Remorseful he was caught in a fairly rancid set of circumstances. Bigot or not, shite like that shouldn't be seeing the light of day. Who does that to people and then plasters it across the internet for the enraged twitterati to pile on? I don't feel sorry for Lafferty of course but it doesn't say much for society that we need to feel outraged by a thick footballer. Entrapment-like justice feels a little hollow. I'd rather he played so we can boo him for the mulgrew incident and for being a cunt.

It's a big Island I suppose.

For me, Hickey is way better than Patterson. You could see it in the opening Ukraine game, I actually think it was a bit of a blessing that Patterson went off as we could definitely have lost a goal down that side. I've said it previously, Patterson reminds me of Hutton. Not a great footballer, but athletic and gives everything. Hickey can play football and is very aware of where he is on the pitch, hence a better defender. He'll play at a high level for a long time. Patterson not to be sniffed at of course and a fantastic backup to have. Hickey will move seamlessly to left back once Robertson retires and Ramsay moves into right back. Ramsay has the potential to be better than both if he fulfills it.

But then you'd have to take your family. Unless you sell it as a scouting mission prior to the family holiday?