manc_don Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Feels like it'e been an absolute age since we last saw a game (and it has), and what a game to kick it all off with. Just gutted we can't have any fans and I do wonder what impact that'll have on our players. Sometimes they thrive on it, but they've also wilted under pressure, so it could be a blessing in disguise! I didn't think our form against them at Pittodrie was that bad, but we haven't beaten them in the league since 2016?!? Weird to think that our form at snake mountain has been better We've had plenty of draws, but when there's been a winner, it's been them. In / Out: Out Prematcher: Night feed Match: Bed I imagine Postmatch: Combination of the above Prediction: Dons 1 - Huns 2, McGinn Crowd: 36 seagulls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Good luck AFC. I just learned in the pub yesterday that it's a 12.30 kick off now so delighted to be attending a BBQ and getting a few beers down my neck whilst watching the game. Will probably take some decent whisky along to mark the occasion and will be praying for a home win. I have no idea how the game will go but hey, every dog has its day and having beaten them 3 times in Glasgow recently - including the best bounce AFC fans have had since the Scottish Cup Final 1990 - this home win record is SO overdue to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 6:30 am on a Saturday morning for me, I might be up. still trying to justify $140 for RedTV. I’m going for 1-1 with a very late hun equaliser after they somehow manage to make 6 subs after the officials cock it up. Anderson for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 No idea how this will go. Zombies seem to have been clicking in preseason games from bits I have seen on tv while not really able to get any information on Dons games. Think it’s looking like Anderson will be starting striker with Cosgrove and Main seemingly not fit. Surely means us changing from our usual punt up to big man tactics as cannot see that working with Anderson. Suspect Hernandez will start at right back if Logan is not fit. Hayes allegedly played left yesterday. oot flat flat watching game on tv flat watching other football on tv 0-2 no dons scorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 8 hours ago, rocket_scientist said: Good luck AFC. I just learned in the pub yesterday that it's a 12.30 kick off now so delighted to be attending a BBQ and getting a few beers down my neck whilst watching the game. Will probably take some decent whisky along to mark the occasion and will be praying for a home win. I have no idea how the game will go but hey, every dog has its day and having beaten them 3 times in Glasgow recently - including the best bounce AFC fans have had since the Scottish Cup Final 1990 - this home win record is SO overdue to change. New site, new positivity from Rocket Keep it up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, manc_don said: Crowd: 36 seagulls Does that include 'walk/ fly-ups' on the day? Edited July 26, 2020 by tom_widdows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 minute ago, tom_widdows said: Does that include 'walk/ fly-ups' on the day? Don't think there will be too many of them given the lack of pies to swoop upon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 No Defoe for Rangers and potentially no Morelos. And even if Morelos does play he's been struggling for fitness over pre-season and only played an hour yesterday. Could be Greg Stewart up front for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Given the lack of detailed, or even slightly detailed, match reports, I literally have no idea who's fit and who's not, what shape we have been trying, how we've been playing etc.... All I know is that we've drew 2 and lost once. Get that it's main purpose is match fitness, but still would have be nice to get a few wins heading into the Season. I'm hoping the " Secrecy " has been because we are keeping them guessing? Not that it'll make much difference. I'll be the first to be a negative cunt and say we will lose, comfortably. Also don't think this will be a productive Season for various reasons, looking at another 4th, possibly 5th/6th League Table finish. Digging the new site, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheBangsTheDrum5 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Buzzing! First weekend I’ll be back in Aberdeen due to lockdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, SheBangsTheDrum5 said: Buzzing! First weekend I’ll be back in Aberdeen due to lockdown. Welcome to the site min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Loads of stories circulating online that Morelos is offski to Lille. Huns near creaming themselves at the potential level of fee. Seem to be forgetting that his previous club allegedly have a fairly substantial sell on clause. Greg Stewart to lead the line for them next weekend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 It's easy to feel a bit apprehensive about this one because the huns are going to be all kinds of motivated to get a good start. But under all kinds of pressure too and losing your star centre forward less than a week before the campaign starts will not help them. If we win this can you imagine the meltdown though? Guy I work with is a big rangers fan, he's pretty switched on for one of them though and he reckons they are still soft in the middle of defence. Cant deal with crosses apparently. Honestly got no idea how this one will go but I think it's safe to say they will be coming at us from ko. As long as we don't concede early and let them get any momentum though we should be fairly evenly matched. If you offered me a point just now I would probably take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 In / Out: Out Prematcher: Not much Match: Bein Sports Australia is showing it live. Postmatch: Bed Prediction: 1-1 Crowd: Fuck all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 In / Out: OutPrematcher: Walk the dog along the beachMatch: Sky SportsPostmatch: GolfingPrediction: 1-2 Crowd: No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy_Don Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Not a big fan of politics in fitba but at least this is prior to kick off: https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/donsnews/derek-mcinnes-says-aberdeen-would-have-taken-the-knee-for-black-lives-matter-ahead-of-rangers-game-with-or-without-official-backing/ If it was like in England when it was after the KO in some cases then I seriously wouldn't put it past the Huns to run up the park and put one in the net while we took the knee.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 If we sign Hoban before the weekend, there's a good chance that taking the knee would end his season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Main out for Saturday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53586794 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quix-80 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 It's not great news tbf but maybe (without the physical long-ball option) we'll see Bruce fed more of the through passes he seems to thrives. I can't help my optimism lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quix-80 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 * thrive on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Don Quix-80 said: It's not great news tbf but maybe (without the physical long-ball option) we'll see Bruce fed more of the through passes he seems to thrives. I can't help my optimism lol! Welcome aboard, and absolutely, we can but hope! Mcginn and anderson could be tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quix-80 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Thanks @manc_don glad to be on board Yeah I'm really looking forward to Anderson getting a run finally. Doing the business against Rangers is a big ask but with the attacking pace and directness of Hernandez, Hayes and even Scott Wright (who still has potential imo) I think we could pull some other teams apart Fancy us to nick a 1-0 on Saturday (Consedine from 1 yard!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_min Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 In / Out: Out.Pre-match: 20km along the old railway line.Match: Non-alcoholic beers and vegan pies.Postmatch: Gardening.Prediction: 0-0Crowd: 7 arseholes on the Broadhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Long time no see Dave min 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tup1 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 We need to take at least a draw from this and set down a marker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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