Christy Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 To be fair to our defence, we had a right-back who is severely lacking in match practice and brand new to the club, two ridiculously young centre-backs, and an incompetent centre-back playing at left-back. Playing against two big, strong, mobile, World Class centre-forwards. One of which is a World Cup winner.I expected to ship at least 4 goals. So all in all, our defence did brilliantly. Langfield had little to do. In fact, I'd say our defence looked more secure than Bayern's at times.Aluko's nutmeg on Lucio was fucking priceless.Lee Miller was outstanding. And Mackie's sheer workrate was good to see. Roughing up some arrogant centre-backs who thought they'd stroll it.Well done, Dandies.Phil, not for the first time, I have to side with you. I thought our back four (and Clangers) were superb. Maybury looks the real deal at fullback. If we have Jackie mac instead of Mair for the second leg, the ship should be steadied even further. Bayern's left back had an absolute holocaust in the first half. Aluko, Nicholson and Mackie got in the channel almost at will. Also; the much-maligned Severin and Miller deserve some recognition for tremendous performances. Miller outjumped and outfought two top-class centrebacks for the first hour, until he tired. Calling the defence a shambles is unjust. Given the amount of possession Bayern had, they created very little. We had to defend deep, and it worked brilliantly. We drew their defenders high up the field, then Seve and Walker would fire the ball in behind their fullbacks for Aluko and Mackie to fight for. The tactics were spot on. If our defenders held a higher line, then they would have simply passed their way through us and behind, or else punted it up to Toni to flick on for Klose and Schweinsteiger. Zander and Considine kept their front two on the edge of the area with their backs to goal, where they could cause the least amount of damage. No space to knock the ball into, too congested to pass through. In so doing, they prevented Schweinsteiger from getting in behind, and from isolating our fullbacks (apart from first ten minutes). Calderwood can often be guilty of getting his tactics wrong, but not on this occasion.Love from Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 a fucking woeful game in forfar today only enhanced by that arbroath were rammed by albionfucking 88th minute goal by forfar, or something like that. they are without any doubt the worst team in scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 A rubbish game at EEP aswel by all accounts, but I'm happy that we didn't lose anyway.The gloating would be horror.Vital game at LP this Saturday coming with Stranraer visiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Calling the defence a shambles is unjust. Given the amount of possession Bayern had, they created very little. We had to defend deep, and it worked brilliantly. We drew their defenders high up the field, then Seve and Walker would fire the ball in behind their fullbacks for Aluko and Mackie to fight for. The tactics were spot on. If our defenders held a higher line, then they would have simply passed their way through us and behind, or else punted it up to Toni to flick on for Klose and Schweinsteiger. Zander and Considine kept their front two on the edge of the area with their backs to goal, where they could cause the least amount of damage. No space to knock the ball into, too congested to pass through. In so doing, they prevented Schweinsteiger from getting in behind, and from isolating our fullbacks (apart from first ten minutes). Calderwood can often be guilty of getting his tactics wrong, but not on this occasion.Love from ChristyThere's an arguments for both deep and high lines here. On one hand, it's preferable to squeeze a team that plays Bayern's style of game into a smaller space. But then again, as you say, letting them slowly push up onto us allowed Aberdeen to play a more effective counter attacking game when their full backs started pushing forward. Also, it's arguable that given the type of strikers both Toni and Klose are it's better to push up so they're not bringing the ball down on the edge of your penalty area. Neither of them is really inclined to make runs in behind. But then Considine and Diamond are both more suited to penalty box defending rather than having to turn and face their own goal.It's nae a decision I envy Calderwood having to make and the players did everything you could have asked of them. I'm also just glad people want to discuss thinks in more depth than "so and so is shite!" and "Calderwood, sort it oooot!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 The gloating would be horror.You're not wrong Aye, I didn't make it, but heard it was a pretty pishy match. I bet Big Kev Harper was treated harshly just because he's fat. Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Another woeful performance from the dons yesterday.First half we were inmmense. How we didn't go in about 3-0 up is beyond me.Second half our defence was a shambles (yes I said it again). A total shambles. Slack play, poor marking, no leadership on the park.Terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Has your self-imposed exile ended already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 No, I watched it on tv on the dodgy channels. I'm done for the season (unless we beat celtic in the cup). Hoho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Aah fuck i could probably have got it online if I'd thought to. I do love semi-legal internet football viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 In fairness I thought Aberdeen were unlucky with the result. I listened to the game on the radio whilst watching the Killie v. Rangers game, and the lions share of chances and possession came from the Dons. After seeing the highlights this morning there were some real bad misses in there, when it was 1-1 and 2-1, which could've changed the course of the game.I was delighted with the result however, as I had a tenner on Rangers, Hibs and Portsmouth to win. Not only that, but we are now above the Dons A good result v. Motherwell on Wednesday please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-matthEw- Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Greetings from Munich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thought we were really unlucky to lose. Ref was a prick. Too fucking scared to give Zamamma a second yellow and whoever floored Miller a red. Clearly raising your arms is automatic sending off?In Munich now and the city is just grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 and whoever floored Miller... i'll buy a drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Aberdeen UEFA Cup Clash with Bayern Munich to be broadcast Live on Setanta - Setanta SportsDons game now live on Setanta on Thursday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 hurrah! the pleasure of setanta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzHines Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Russel Anderson has gone to Plymouth on loan for a month, hope he gets his fitness and a small run in the prem by the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Russel Anderson has gone to Plymouth on loan for a month, hope he gets his fitness and a small run in the prem by the end of the season.Can't see that happening. Good luck to Rusty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Crap, couldn't he have come to us for a month instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Which pubs have Setanta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 most i would suspect think setanta is free with the pubs sky licenses??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Ah cool, wasn't sure if that was the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Greetings from Munich!Have a good one! (But behave yourself with the frauleins etc!)Was that your wee bro in the paper tonight? (Flight to Munich cancelled)I will hopefully be in the Hollburn Bar joining in the neds chorus of appreciation for the Dons win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus.H.Christ Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Does Triple Kirks have Setanta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Ma Camerons does. i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-matthEw- Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Have a good one! (But behave yourself with the frauleins etc!)Was that your wee bro in the paper tonight? (Flight to Munich cancelled)I will hopefully be in the Hollburn Bar joining in the neds chorus of appreciation for the Dons win!don't think i'll be starting any trouble like i did in madrid alan so dinna worry.yup, wee Daniel had his flight cancelled although has since splashed out on another way to get over. think he turns up on thursday and now goes home on Saturday.must say...the beer is fantastic over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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