Noticed in the cyber papers at the weekend Moaner McGhee wasn’t going to blame the youth of his squad for the situation they find themselves and thereby highlighting the fact he has a young squad in SPL terms. Actually it is surprisingly untrue - they have the 5th youngest squad!
Aberdeen squad 22 players; average age 24.3; teenagers 4
Hibernian squad 25 players; average age 23.7; teenagers 7
Of the last 5 matches 2 have been up there 2:1 and 1:2. At ER its been a win for us and 2 draws. Tight game??? Current form maybe shouldn't be;
Aberdeen: 15 Matches - 18 Points - 12:16 Goals
Hibernian: 15 Matches - 29 Points - 22:10 Goals
We know what our unbeaten run is; Aberdeen haven’t won either of their last two games.
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14-12-2009 08:46 AM #1
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Aberdeen V Hibs pre-match chat / freezing weather forecast (merged)
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14-12-2009 09:21 AM #2
current form would of had us beat Killie. Away games are always tough in our league tho. Especially Pittodrie. They gave Rangers one hell of a game last week, and Lee Miller and the young lad Pawlett were tremendous.
Bamba needs to pay close attention to Miller, as he won every ball in the air.
We also need to make sure we don't go giving silly free kicks away around the box, as Mulgrew is a dead ball expert.
And finally we need the solid Stack back in goals (I remember a game against the Dons at ER 2 years ago where Maka was a disaster for 90mins), and McBride back in the middle to break up play.
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14-12-2009 09:25 AM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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I think aberdeen will be saying the same thing. Riordan isn't too shabby with the dead ball.
Zemmamma & Stokes can do a job too.
I'm sure the dons remember a few games where Langfield was less than perfect.
I'm not too bothered about McBride, we have 7 points from a possible 9 since McBride got injured.
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14-12-2009 11:12 AM #5
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Would I be right in saying that Riordan has scored every time he has played at Todders since his return to ER ? I think as long as we keep a close eye on Miller and his tendancy to devour grass during a game, and thereafter Mulgrew's set pieces, we have a great chance to beat them convincingly. Their midfield is poor, and McGhee knows that if he tries to play with attack minded players (Aluko, Mackie, Pawlett) then we break fast and have 4/5 up top to hurt them. Yogi outfoxed McGhee at ER in my opinion and he will do likewise on Saturday. Press their back four as we did v Motherwell and we will win this game comfortably.
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14-12-2009 12:05 PM #6
After losing to Hamilton, Aberdeen are bound to be fired up for next week, however, their fans (at home) are a lot like us (quick to criticize team), if we can get an early goal, they'll get pissed off pretty quickly.
The secret for us away from home is to score first. If we score first they'll have to come at us and, I think, we're well set up for hitting teams on the break.
Fingers crossed, we take 3 points, but , even allowing for Aberdeen's poor form of late, it won't be easy!!
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14-12-2009 12:11 PM #7
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14-12-2009 02:10 PM #9
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Bamba's going to have to be careful as Miller will be hitting the deck at the slightest touch all day.
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15-12-2009 09:14 AM #11
Got to be said on watching the highlights yesterday Lee Miller was very fortunate not to get a red card with a truly appalling challenge on the Hamilton goalie (maybe McGhees whining is starting to get to the refs). Think Pawlett is injured.
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15-12-2009 10:16 AM #13
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Does anyone know if you can get a bet on Bamba to be sent off?
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15-12-2009 10:20 AM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Bamba I think is learning and the old "bombscare"still has the passion but is learning every game and improving while learning to control his temper better.
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15-12-2009 11:17 AM #16
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Do we know who the ref is yet?
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15-12-2009 11:21 AM #17
heelp ! Anyone know if cash gates for this game... I live in rural sheepland and no way to get from er in time if not ! Help appreciated ta much Ggtth
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15-12-2009 11:22 AM #18
I fear the sheep will just boot us off the park and not even try to play football. They did the same at ER and they will do the same at Pittodrie.
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15-12-2009 11:37 AM #19
Games like this will determine just how far we can go this season. Going by recent form we should be looking for 3 points but as we know, Pittodrie is not an easy place to go. Aberdeen have some good young players, who actually can knock the ball about a bit, as they showed in flashes V Rangers. However, if we can play like we did V Motherwell, we will win this game. Maka has had a bad time against Aberdeen and hopefully Stack will be fit for Saturday. My team would be:
.................................................. .Stack............................................
Wotherspoon.......................Hogg............ ...Bamba........................Murray
.................................Miller........... ...............McBride............................
..............Zemamma.........................Nish .........................Riordan........
.................................................. .Stokes.......................................
And I fancy Riordan to add to his tally
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It means even if the Ivory Coast were to let him turn up late (like Drogba / Kalou) he wouldn't be risking injury against der Hun.
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15-12-2009 12:36 PM #22
Press & Journal is saying the big defender Illfel is out and Diamond, Pawlett, Ross, Kerr all 'doubtful'.
Aberdeen away is always a really tough game but if we're going to beat them then this will be the best opportunity for a long time! It's a must win game
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16-12-2009 11:08 AM #23
McBride still struggling
hoping to train later this week
Which had nothing to do with that perfectly fair stamp by Chris Maguire, did it Mr McGhee?
Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee disagreed and felt the whistler cost his side a result. He said: "The ref sent two off in a game that wasn't that dirty. Maurice was clumsy and I did not think it was necessary to send him off while Chris did not intend doing any damage."
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16-12-2009 11:10 AM #24
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I get what you're saying (McGhee's a tit) but didn't McBride play the following week and get injured in that game?
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16-12-2009 12:54 PM #26
I have just seen the Weather report for Aberdeen on Saturday & as if that place is not cold enough, there is snow forecast
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16-12-2009 01:13 PM #27
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They will feel hard done by after the last game at Easter Road, Hibs will have to be right up for it I fancy. I think a point ip there could be a good result, although three would be fantastic.
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16-12-2009 02:23 PM #29
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New pair bought on Monday, will deffo have them on on Saturday!
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16-12-2009 02:48 PM #30
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This is about Bambas last game before the Africa Nations thing. He needs to pick up a booking or maybe even a sending off so that he serves his suspension while he's away and is clear when he comes back.
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