Chris Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 We haven't won the first game of the season since 2002. It would be nice to come tearing out of the starting blocks one year but it's not the end of the world.Just better improve over the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I must confess to being a bit worried about our game tonight. Hamilton have everything to prove and as soon as the pundits start tipping us, things tend to go arse over tit. Three points, three points, three points...'mon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Do you feel more depressed or less depressed than post-QOTS semi final defeat?Oh FAR less disappointed than the QOTS game. That game actually meant something. I also didn't have a 3 hour drive after the game on Sat.This was just pish. I knew we were going to lose after the first 5mins on Saturday.We have no width. No-one who can cross. A terrible keeper.Ricky Foster.No striker who can score.An apparent lack of midfield.I could go on for days!Thankfully i'm off on holiday soon and will miss some games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Your manager is the problem - he's a big fat waste of orange peely skin.10 mins into the game on Saturday, Brewster's instructing and encouring his players, whilst Tango's flapping about like Magnus Pike, fat fucking face beetroot with rage.As former player at Junior level - and any player will tell you this - there's nothing that'll destroy your moral and confidence than the bench hurling abuse at you before you've even got started. Fine, if you've been making the same mistakes over and over again - in which case the manager should give you the hook. Players need constant support during matches - it's a pressure game. It was tough enough at my level, so it must be almost unbearable at times when your livelihood is at stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I think the Dons problem lay in the midfield. I was amazed at how many times Black, Duncan and McBain broke up play; throughout the entire 90 minutes. Cowie and Imrie were both dangerous every time they got the ball, especially Imrie who has been a fantastic signing. For the Dons however, McDonald (did he even touch the ball!?), Kerr and Smith didn't look to press or challenge at all. Also at no point did it look like any of our players were getting tired, demonstrated perfectly by our 33 year old midfielder sprinting almost the full length of the pitch before slotting home the second. Brewster is slowly bringing me round. If we can keep Cowie, Black, Fraser and Munro who are all out of contract in the summer (and all of which have been quoted as saying they want an extended contract), we could do very well indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I merely state it every now and again in an attempt to convince myself that I can no longer give a shit about Aberdeen Football Club.Obviously I have failed so far.For better or worse, once you've made the decision, that's it!Sometimes , sometimes not Try being a Pars fan, it's not pleasant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Do you feel more depressed or less depressed than post-QOTS semi final defeat? Christ, calm it min.McDonald (did he even touch the ball!?) This flies in the face of a lot of the shite that gets spouted, but I think Gary McDonald's taking an undue amount of stick because of constant comparisons to Nicholson - NOT because Nicholson was a brilliant player for us, but because he was and still is vastly overrated by a large number of fans. Nicholson was just as prone as McDonald (who has played ONE competitive game) to being totally absent throughout games, apart from his occasional poorly timed, unreachable runs, which people seemed to love, and penalties. This, along with de Visscher's similarly conspicuous absence, left Severin trying to hold the midfield together on his own, which IMO was a big part of the reason Seve got such a ridiculous amount of criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 NOT because Nicholson was a brilliant player for us, but because he was and still is vastly overrated by a large number of fans. Nicholson was just as prone as McDonald (who has played ONE competitive game) to being totally absent throughout games, apart from his occasional poorly timed, unreachable runs, which people seemed to love, and penalties. This, along with de Visscher's similarly conspicuous absence, left Severin trying to hold the midfield together on his own, which IMO was a big part of the reason Seve got such a ridiculous amount of criticism.As neutral (for all but 3 games a season anyway!) who visited Pittodrie a few times last season, I'm in total agreement with you. Nicholson was the classic "luxury" player - some flashy runs, weighed in with the occasional goal, then was posted missing when there was work to be done. de Visscher's a waste of a shirt - heart lazy. Severin has a thankless task at Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Co-operative Insurance Cup - second round draw: St Mirren v Dumbarton Livingston v St Johnstone Dundee v Partick Thistle Ayr United v Aberdeen Hibernian v Morton Arbroath v Inverness Hamilton Accies v Clyde Cowdenbeath v Dundee United Hearts v Airdrie Utd Raith Rovers v Falkirk Dunfermline v Alloa Athletic Brechin City v Kilmarnock Ties to be played on 26 & 27 August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Dunfermline v Alloa Athletic A home draw against lower-league opposition is all you can ask for.The words "banana skin" do not exist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Dundee v Partick Thistle Ties to be played on 26 & 27 August.Got a gig on the 26th, so you can probably guess when I'd like this to be played.Very tough tie though......not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Arbroath v Inverness Happy enough with that. Arbroath have started the season well, but we should have enough strength in depth to put a couple of goals past them. Chance for Esson, Kerr, Duff, Wood, Vigurs, Sutherland, Proctor, McAllister, Zebi-Zadi et al to get a full competitive 90 mins under their belt.It would be a perfect August if we have 9 points out of 9 by this game, beating Hamilton and Hibs at home respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 haven't read the EE yet, but i assume 'Dire Dons' crops up a few times. charlie likes that one.i applauded caley off the field. better team on the day and all that.... and then walked out, straight into a grinning RossP (already on his phone):"I'll be seeing you later...", he whispered sinisterly as he passed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Ayr United v Aberdeen Can see us losing that one quite comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 It's not the kinda thing we're proud about, but Shower is indeed a fake Jag.Anyway, in other news:Dunfermline 2-1 The First Division Team Who Lasted Longer In Europe Than The HunsNice wee win, a double from Andy Kirk, who's already looking like a damn good bit of business.And just to make life even better:Rangers 1-0 ThemIt's back, alright.Kirk even managed to score goals of semi-decent quality, which is something we haven't seen since the glorious Brew-Craw partership. Him and Bayne look like they could be just the ticket for the 1st Division. Steven Bell should be coming back from injury soon, which will be an extra wee boost. I just hope we can chalk up a few more points, it'd nice to still be in the running come Christmas this time round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Co-operative Insurance Cup - second round draw: Cowdenbeath v Dundee United Ties to be played on 26 & 27 August.Yus. I can't see us losing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yus. I can't see us losing that.I reserve comment on that until i see how they play against Hamilton tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm nervous.I'm only nervous that Hamilton will come out strong after raising the first division flag. As long as we stay composed we should have the quality to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 1 - 0. Good Start. EDIT: Balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Make that 2-1 Hamilton. They are looking pretty good, which is a blow as we're playing them at home on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheepie Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Make that 2-1 Hamilton. They are looking pretty good, which is a blow as we're playing them at home on saturday Now it's 3-1 Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 3-1 against Dundee Utd and Cueller off to Villa.Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Ayr United v Aberdeen Hoho, I've been waiting for this! If Ayr win this I will literally mention it every single day to every Aberdeen fan I know, till I'm cold and dead in the ground. Particularly Don's fan taxi driver's who tend to laugh like bastards when you mention you support a second division team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 lol @ United.Made me feel a whole lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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