glasgow sheep Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 Another season looms, three good summer signings, no Huns and a real chance of European Football. Anyway thought I'd bore you all with some stats about opening day fixtures: Aberdeen v Celtic / Celtic v Aberdeen Opening Day Matches We have played Celtic on the opening day 6 times, can we take any omens from these games. 13 Aug 1932 Celtic 3 - 0 Aberdeen Div 1 (Old) 15,000 1932-33 season saw the Dons finish a creditable 6th (out of 20) and briefly topped the table after 10 wins out of 11 in Sept and Oct. They also lost out in the Scottish Cup to 2nd Div Hibs. 10 Aug 1935 Aberdeen 3 - 1 Celtic Div 1 (Old) 28,000 1935-36 saw the Dons finish 3rd, scoring 95 goals in the process, while losing just 3 games. Knocked out the cup in a QF at Ibrox 1-0. 12 Aug 1939 Aberdeen 3 - 1 Celtic Div 1 (Old) 35,000 Omens not great from this season, what with the league being suspended a month later due to the out break of WW2. 10 Aug 1996 Aberdeen 2 - 2 Celtic Premier Division 18,595 Fairly average season, finished 6th, out the league cup to Dundee in the QF and out the Scottish to Hibs in the 3rd while getting pumped out the uefa cup by Ebbe's Brondby 01 Aug 1999 Aberdeen 0 - 5 Celtic SPL 16,080 Season continued much as started. Finished bottom, lost 83 goals and saved from play off due to Brockville being a death trap. But strangely featured two cup finals, a QF win over Rangers after extra time at Pittodrie in the League Cup and a semi win at Hampden vs Hibs, almost makes you feel nostalgic. 15 Aug 2009 Aberdeen 1 - 3 Celtic SPL 16,803 Another season to forget, McGhee's first. Destroyed by Sigma, finished 9th, out the league cup to Dundee, out the Scottish to Raith. Only bright spot were the debuts of Fyvie and Pawlett. Next Well best to concentrate on the games from the 30s rather than more recent matches I think. Recent opening day form 2011: St Johnstone (H) 0-0 10,001 2010: Hamilton (H) 4-0 12,005 2009: Celtic (H) 1-3 16,803 2008: ICT (H) 0-2 12,659 2007: United (A) 0-1 12,496 2006: Hibs (A) 1-1 15,046 2005: United (A) 1-1 12,404 2004: Huns (H) 0-0 19,028 2003: Hearts (A) 0-2 14,260 2002: Hibs (A) 2-1 13,340 Played 10 Won 2 Drawn 4 Lost 4 So nae great reading there. Anyway In/Oot: In Prematcher: Horseshoe for breakfast then probably Turnstiles for one or two while the minks are raising their flag Match: Unrestricted view so way down the front somewhere, with nae view Postmatcher: Who knows, a win could see me head over to the Official Home of the Glasgow Aberdeen....whatever they are called, the rock, more likely toon somewhere. Prediction: Tims telling us how great it is without the huns and trying to be our best friends - fuck off. Quote
Penfold Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Driving down to Edinburgh Match: Might see if I can catch some of it in a pub Postmatcher: Stuff in Edinburgh then driving back up the road. Prediction: 3-0 Celtic Quote
manc_don Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Eastern electrics festival Match: as above Postmatcher: Eastern electrics and after party . Prediction: 4-0 Celtic Quote
jmo Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Sleeping Match: Finding a pub in Glasgow not too Old Firm infested to watch the match in. Postmatcher: Train to Edinburgh then a couple of Fringe shows. Prediction: 1-1 Quote
tom_widdows Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Wondering why im in a tent in someones front garden (unless I dont make it there in which case wondering why im not in a tent in someones front garden) Match: Would appear I would be playing football Postmatcher: Seeing what festivities the 30th annual Sheildaig Fete can offer Prediction: For some reason I cant see celtic scoring Quote
mizer Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 In/Oot: Prematcher: hungover, haircut, bank Match: globe Postmatcher: No plans Prediction: Tims to win by a goal Quote
Jute Posted August 1, 2012 Report Posted August 1, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Making final payment on holiday to US. Match: Globe Postmatcher: Craigroyston v Easthouse Prediction: 2-0 Tims. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted August 2, 2012 Report Posted August 2, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Sleeping. Match: Getting up waaay too early in the morning Postmatcher: It'll stll before 9am so I have the whole day to celebrate Prediction: 2-0 Us. Edit: Just realised I'm going away for the weekend with Mrs MBT, hope she doesn't mind being woken at 6:45 am in the hotel (which better have WiFi) Quote
Dandy_Don Posted August 2, 2012 Report Posted August 2, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Sleeping. Match: Getting up earlier than MBT Postmatcher: It'll still be before 7am so I have the whole day to celebrate Prediction: 2-1 Us. Quote
Tyrant Posted August 2, 2012 Report Posted August 2, 2012 In/Oot: Oot. Prematcher: Skulking aboot my home killing time before kick off. Might head to thon ridiculously over priced "European" Market that shuts down Union Terrace every so often. Match: In ma living room. Postmatcher: Might head to the Cove Rangers game. Prediction: Tims by 2 clear goals. Quote
glasgow sheep Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Posted August 2, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Sleeping Match: Finding a pub in Glasgow not too Old Firm infested to watch the match in. Postmatcher: Train to Edinburgh then a couple of Fringe shows. Prediction: 1-1 Are there not still tickets available? Anyway if you're looking for a pub you'll be wanting to check out the Rock See this thread: http://www.donstalk.co.uk/messageboard/index.php?topic=15541.0 Quote
tmwtm Posted August 2, 2012 Report Posted August 2, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Sleeping Match: Pub in Aberdeen hopefully Postmatcher: Staying in the pub is most likely plan of action Prediction: 1-1 (No idea where this optimism is coming from) Quote
jmo Posted August 2, 2012 Report Posted August 2, 2012 Are there not still tickets available? Anyway if you're looking for a pub you'll be wanting to check out the Rock See this thread: http://www.donstalk.co.uk/messageboard/index.php?topic=15541.0 Ah might head there. Considered trying to get a ticket but don't really fancy paying the best part of £30 for it really, particularly as I'm used to paying cheap student rates which are about half that and the last time I was at Celtic Park I felt like I couldn't see the game properly and that wasn't even in the 'restricted view' section. Found it an atrocious place to watch a football game. Quote
glasgow sheep Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Posted August 2, 2012 Still some restricted view tickets left according to redweb Quote
tom_widdows Posted August 2, 2012 Report Posted August 2, 2012 Still some restricted view tickets left according to redweb Surely not! Quote
Stewart Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 Mulgrew saying on twitter that he's suspended after being sent off against Ajax. Quote
manc_don Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 Mulgrew saying on twitter that he's suspended after being sent off against Ajax. Good. Cunt. Quote
Drewsome Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 In/Oot: Oot (well unless I can get to the Celtic Club in Scarborough then in sort of) Prematcher: Breakfast (part of the $20 I pay to watch the game @ the Celtic Club). Match: Giant Screen TV Postmatcher: Pint at My local Prediction: 2-1 Us. Quote
Aberdeen_Ladette Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Sleeping Match: Via Sky Go on laptop Postmatcher: Weather permitting, continue with revamping garden Prediction: 1-2 Quote
dunblanedon Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Fyvie Live Match: as above Postmatcher: as above Prediction: 6-1 Dons Quote
Azteca1903 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Work Match: Radio Postmatcher: Home Prediction: 1-1. Quote
BigAl Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 In/Oot: Oot Prematcher: Fitting new shower Match: Watching on Sky Postmatcher: Golf (Monthly Medal) weather permitting Prediction: 2-1 to them Quote
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