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[Johnny Mac]

Originally Posted by idol_wild

We were bottom of the league one out of his three seasons (it was just three, right?), and he improved us within three years. And genuinely wanted to play exciting football. Going to Pittodrie became good fun, because at the very least you knew something exciting would happen.

These days we have Chris Clark and Derek Young playing week in, week out in our midfield. Two workman-like players, but with extremely limited ability.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Calderwood at all. He's done an excellent job with limited resources. I was just saying that sometimes I pine for some excitement back down Pittodrie way.

I cant remember how long uncle ebbe was here... I was as drunk as him for most of his reign! I remember the 10 home wins on the trot, that was great.

Lets hope calderwood signs a few flair players next month. Still, could be worse.... we are in a cup semi, top half of the league and a great chance to still be in Europe after christmas. Last time we managed that was about 1985/6...... onwards!

[delboy]

Originally Posted by Jake Spike

I hold you entirely responsible for the state we're in! Ever since you made that "we're all over it" post, I've been waiting for us to plunge down into the shitline. This is all your bloody fault, you should know what happens when Pars fans get optimistic...

actually i think you'll find phil collins is to blame for dunfermline's recent poor form.

[Jake Spike]

Originally Posted by delboy

actually i think you'll find phil collins is to blame for dunfermline's recent poor form.

That's a point, it all started to go wrong when they started showing that advert with the gorilla playing drums...

[delboy]

cambridge on setanta tonight away at kidderminster - can we make it a thwacking seven wins on the bounce??? (probably not actually)

[Johnny Mac]

I saw the advert for that last night. Looks like a right barnstormer!

[delboy]

it might get called off as they've had some bad weather down there but if it does go ahead then its going to wet, windy and very muddy!!! should be some comedic errors in defence!!!

and the exciting draw for the fourth round of the setanta shield at half time!!!

[Johnny Mac]

Having just got setanta sports, I have to say I quite like it. Loads of footy.

And the golf channel had the 97 Ryder Cup on last night, great stuff.

I like the fact they do the dressing room interviews and footage in the Blue Square games.

[Sam L4]

I actually think Derek Young has been alright so far. Also, was in under Ebbe when we lost 3 games to celtic 7-0, 6-0 and 5-0? In the same season.

[calum]

Originally Posted by Sam L4

I actually think Derek Young has been alright so far. Also, was in under Ebbe when we lost 3 games to celtic 7-0, 6-0 and 5-0? In the same season.

Yes. Pain.

[idol_wild]

Originally Posted by Sam L4

I actually think Derek Young has been alright so far. Also, was in under Ebbe when we lost 3 games to celtic 7-0, 6-0 and 5-0? In the same season.

Young got off to a very poor start this season, but has been okay since then. Just okay. I don't think anyone will suggest otherwise either. He'll run all game, chip in with the odd goal, and just become a very average member of our squad. He will never provide any flair or craft.

That first season of Ebbe's bordered on hilarious at times. I shed tears twice that season. I remember his first game in charge at home to Celtic, 5-0 defeat. Celtic fans resorted to singing "Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeen". That was infuriating.

But hey, two cup finals. That's three trips to Hampden. The semi-final against Hibs that season is possibly my favourite ever AFC memory. Dow's wonder-strike infront of only 5,000 or so Dons fans. We still outsang the Hibs masses.

It was a shame about the final.