How have Aberdeen got it so right whilst we have got it so wrong?

[lucky]

From 3rd to 12th there is little between the teams. Injuries, suspensions, form, depth of squad and a bit of luck will decide where teams finish. Most sides best 11s will do ok most weeks but getting your best 11 on the park is the challenge. Hibs had 5/6 probable starters out on Saturday. The smaller clubs generally have a decent 11 but struggle with losing 5/6 players.

[Ozyhibby]

This thread aged well [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]

To be fair, they are still 9 points in front of us with a game in hand. The question is still valid for now.
Trending in right direction for us though.


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[Musselbound]

Totally agree with this.

We had a horrendous start to the season but have turned things around over the last few weeks. That now seems to have raised expectations among some that we're going to be challenging for Europe. so I dread to think what the reaction will be when* we go through another poor run.



* I purposely wrote when, not if, as our squad is still lacking quality in depth, as evidenced by yesterday's performance and result

Yes, top 6 still a more realistic target for me. 5th at best. I don't know if that's good enough for a European place?

We are still a lot closer to the play off spot at the bottom than the top 4.

[Since90+2]

To be fair, they are still 9 points in front of us with a game in hand. The question is still valid for now.
Trending in right direction for us though.


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Yup. As it stands the are well clear of us with a game in hand and they are eventually going to start picking up points again. I'd be surprised if they have as bad a run as they've been on for the remainder of the season.

I'd rather be in their position than ours that's for sure.

[JeMeSouviens]

Yes, top 6 still a more realistic target for me. 5th at best. I don't know if that's good enough for a European place?

We are still a lot closer to the play off spot at the bottom than the top 4.

Potentially, but depends who wins the cup.

[007]

To be fair, they are still 9 points in front of us with a game in hand. The question is still valid for now.
Trending in right direction for us though.


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I don't think it is now valid, unless you can convince me what they have got so right that's brought about 3 points out of the last 27.

[Since452]

Their freakish start is being balanced out now with their poor run. There was absolutely no way they were going to be near splitting the old firm come May. Right now I don't think they'll even finish 3rd and I fancy Hibs to finish above them. They have been gash for weeks.

Their new manager despite initially looking the business can't seem to stop the slide.

[flash]

I don't think it is now valid, unless you can convince me what they have got so right that's brought about 3 points out of the last 27.

Particularly when we have just turned them over on their own park with the minimum of fuss.

[Bobby's Cinema]

I'm not much of a statto but I remember at the peak of their form they were far outperforming their expected goals tally at the time. To extreme levels.

Meanwhile we were underperforming v ours (scoring less and conceding more).

So maybe no surprise the gap on those has closed slightly over time. Most people watching Scottish football over the last few years would probably recognise there is not a massive difference between europe all the way down to 9th/ 10th in the last few years. Again I would point out the team in 5th place has now already lost TEN games this season.

[Donegal Hibby]

I was wondering how Aberdeen would cope when they hit a bad patch though didn’t expect them to go like this in fairness , a fair few of their good results were by a single goal . All fine and well when your getting the breaks and have lady luck on your side but that can change quickly enough at times…

In our case I felt it was the opposite where any mistakes we made we were getting severely punished for at times …

Naismith was another one that was scrapping out results by an odd goal that eventually got found out too …

Can’t help but think Dundee Utd are getting a bit of luck and a few breaks this season in all …

Having a bit of luck or getting a few breaks as opposed to not can make a big difference to a teams success over the course of a season possibly.

[Smartie]

The inconsistency shown by a few sides in the league is pretty remarkable.

Rangers yesterday - outstanding performance against the best team in the country. Rangers at the weekend - bailed out by the officials from being in deep doo doo at Fir Park, somewhere we won 3-0 not so long ago.

It’s a weird old season. It’s wide open from 3rd right down to 12th and it’s a league with no particularly easy or difficult games - each one feels open and unpredictable.

[Nutmegged]

From Dundee United all the way down to St Johnstone, I think anyone of us are all capable of going on a 5/6/7/8 game run of great results, but we're all equally capable of going on 5/6/7/8 run of games were we have terrible results, out with Celtic and the huns, I think we're all quite evenly matched and it more comes down to coaching than the quality of squad.

[LaMotta]

Interesting thread on X from an Aberdeen fan football analyst which looks at "expected points" ( yes I know I know!) this season but according to that Hibs should be in 3rd place and Aberdeen should be in 6th......

The way we outplayed them at Pittodrie would back up that theory.

https://x.com/jj_bull/status/1875144077278388460



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgXZlE7XMAA9tUY?format=jpg&name=small

[B.H.F.C]

Interesting thread on X from an Aberdeen fan football analyst which looks at "expected points" ( yes I know I know!) this season but according to that Hibs should be in 3rd place and Aberdeen should be in 6th......

The way we outplayed them at Pittodrie would back up that theory.

https://x.com/jj_bull/status/1875144077278388460



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgXZlE7XMAA9tUY?format=jpg&name=small






I’ll no pretend to know how it’s all worked out but if you look at some of the points that we’ve thrown away this season it’s unbelievable. Discipline wise you’re looking at Dundee Utd x2, Motherwell at home, Dundee away.
You could even include the concession of two really, really stupid penalties yesterday and at Kilmarnock to that. The points thrown away from winning positions, some of which is down to the previous reasons, we really should be in a better position.

[LaMotta]

I’ll no pretend to know how it’s all worked out but if you look at some of the points that we’ve thrown away this season it’s unbelievable. Discipline wise you’re looking at Dundee Utd x2, Motherwell at home, Dundee away.
You could even include the concession of two really, really stupid penalties yesterday and at Kilmarnock to that. The points thrown away from winning positions, some of which is down to the previous reasons, we really should be in a better position.

Yeah, stupid decisions from players and the occasional refereeing injustice has really cost us. We really should be confident of a good second half to the season I reckon.

[DIXIHIBS]

There will a lot of movement in the league between now and the split. All teams are equally capable of winning a few then losing a few. Dons for example could easily start getting a few wins to push them back up. I think by the end of the season dons crazy early season run will ultimately help them get third but all to play for. Transfer window is vital for us.

[Paul1642]

It keeps getting better and better.

[Jones28]

I was called out for suggesting the wheels are coming off for Aberdeen when we drew 3-3 with them - I believe I can smugly suggest I was correct :greengrin

It's deeply satisfying to see them ****ting the bed as spectacularly as they are. Is that now no wins in 10? The fans are still backing the manager but seem to want to sling **** every other way but at the dugout.

[Northernhibee]

I was called out for suggesting the wheels are coming off for Aberdeen when we drew 3-3 with them - I believe I can smugly suggest I was correct :greengrin

It's deeply satisfying to see them ****ting the bed as spectacularly as they are. Is that now no wins in 10? The fans are still backing the manager but seem to want to sling **** every other way but at the dugout.

A few Aberdeen fans I know are now talking about shoogly peg time for Thelin.

[Since452]

I was called out for suggesting the wheels are coming off for Aberdeen when we drew 3-3 with them - I believe I can smugly suggest I was correct :greengrin

It's deeply satisfying to see them ****ting the bed as spectacularly as they are. Is that now no wins in 10? The fans are still backing the manager but seem to want to sling **** every other way but at the dugout.

I ****ing despise Aberdeen. Almost as much as the OF and Hearts. Probably the most delusional fanbase going. I'm still hopeful they get themselves relegated.

[Onion]

A few Aberdeen fans I know are now talking about shoogly peg time for Thelin.

Too soon for that, but incredible that it's even being discussed :greengrin

[Silky]

This thread aged well 🤣🤣🤣

:agree: It's a fantastic example of the jerking of knees and touching of cloth very quickly. Also a good demonstration of how short-termist football fans can be. There is always a bigger picture. Sometimes it's best just to keep your powder dry for a bit.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

As Tom Petty sang they’re - Freefallin’

just dropped like a stone. One dons fan reckoned they just got knocked with the 3-3 draw with us and along with injuries and folks just not being at it it fell away. Quite incredible.


https://youtu.be/1lWJXDG2i0A?si=gk4fxrZ3Gf7qKC8l

[PHeffernan]

I ****ing despise Aberdeen. Almost as much as the OF and Hearts. Probably the most delusional fanbase going. I'm still hopeful they get themselves relegated.

So you despise any club that has a bigger budget than us.

[tonyrougier123]

Fairly happy with my early contribution to this thread, there was no way Aberdeen were sustaining that form. They had a very kind first set of fixtures freshened up the team and got a bounce from JT.

Seen the story so many times with us starting fast and fading badly. Ironically we seem to be doing something similar from the bottom up, so it’s a cautionary tale all round.

However we have a great platform and momentum to kick on if we recruit well and pad the quality in January, and who would’ve thought when this thread started that we might even be in a position to overtake the dons.

[tonyrougier123]

I ****ing despise Aberdeen. Almost as much as the OF and Hearts. Probably the most delusional fanbase going. I'm still hopeful they get themselves relegated.

Always been an eclectic bunch of supporters the sheep fans. I’m with you delusional fan base. They are a club who should do much better though, and with the news about the stadium plans recently being scrapped you have to wonder if the 80s might’ve been the absolute peak of Aberdeen fc.

[Northernhibee]

I ****ing despise Aberdeen. Almost as much as the OF and Hearts. Probably the most delusional fanbase going. I'm still hopeful they get themselves relegated.

I can’t stand Aberdeen either. Sold Scottish football down the river when there was a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the way it’s run. ********, delusional fans. ****hole stadium.

[Clarence]

Always been an eclectic bunch of supporters the sheep fans. I’m with you delusional fan base. They are a club who should do much better though, and with the news about the stadium plans recently being scrapped you have to wonder if the 80s might’ve been the absolute peak of Aberdeen fc.

No wondering about it. See Fergie era at Man U for similar peak.

[Since452]

Nobody in the media mentions it's been 35 years since they won the Scottish cup. It's not spoken about enough for my liking.

[matty_f]

Aberdeen were always going to have drop in results, which were massively out-performing their performances. I didn’t think they’d crash as much as they have but it’s been great fun to witness.

They’re a decent side, not brilliant but not awful either so their results should start to level off soon. Hopefully not that soon, though.

[B.H.F.C]

Aberdeen were always going to have drop in results, which were massively out-performing their performances. I didn’t think they’d crash as much as they have but it’s been great fun to witness.

They’re a decent side, not brilliant but not awful either so their results should start to level off soon. Hopefully not that soon, though.

The were never going to sustain what they were doing but with the start they had and the lead they built up, they didn’t even need to be anything more than average for the remainder of the season and they’d have cantered to third place. To have fell away like they have had been good viewing.

[PatHead]

I can’t stand Aberdeen either. Sold Scottish football down the river when there was a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the way it’s run. ********, delusional fans. ****hole stadium.

I have disliked them since the 80s when Miller used to referee games, fake injury to break the momentum of the opposition and generally cheat.

Stewart Milne voting to keep the 2 club blocking vote which has screwed Scottish football in perpetually moved my feelings beyond dislike.

Their facilities for fans are a disgrace as they have spent no money on the stadium. I hope it soon starts failing safety certificates and they have to cut attendances.

Horrible grey city as well.

Still hope it snows every day in Aberdeen.

Hope they get relegated within the next couple of years.

[Since452]

So you despise any club that has a bigger budget than us.

Nothing to do with that. Even if we had 5 times the budget of Aberdeen I'd still despise them.

[andrew70]

Aberdeen are in effect a very poor team who were out performing their statistics.

In Shinnie and Nilsen they have two terrible footballers, hammer throwers but with the ball extremely limited.

Despite their early success of scoring a fair few they’ve not replaced Miovski and in defence they have lost a lot of their early composure. Rubezic has regressed. Molloy, now injured, looked like a player that had played all year having come from Ireland.

They have been well and truly found out. I hope they find themselves to get a point this weekend though.

With a good window, we can catch them (and United).

Keskinen is an intelligent player out wide though.

[SHODAN]

The day Aberdeen are finally relegated absolutely no fan of any other club will shed a tear.

[Since452]

The day Aberdeen are finally relegated absolutely no fan of any other club will shed a tear.

They boast about never having been relegated despite being saved from it twice by a technicality. They don't like being reminded that they finished bottom of the league in 2000.

[tamig]

:agree: It's a fantastic example of the jerking of knees and touching of cloth very quickly. Also a good demonstration of how short-termist football fans can be. There is always a bigger picture. Sometimes it's best just to keep your powder dry for a bit.

Any match day thread is a perfect example of that. Some shameful and embarrassing stuff on those. 👍

[He's here!]

I have disliked them since the 80s when Miller used to referee games, fake injury to break the momentum of the opposition and generally cheat.

Stewart Milne voting to keep the 2 club blocking vote which has screwed Scottish football in perpetually moved my feelings beyond dislike.

Their facilities for fans are a disgrace as they have spent no money on the stadium. I hope it soon starts failing safety certificates and they have to cut attendances.

Horrible grey city as well.

Still hope it snows every day in Aberdeen.

Hope they get relegated within the next couple of years.

I was terrified of them but I couldn't help but admire them back then. They were a terrific team and what they achieved under Ferguson was phenomenal. They dished out a fair few gubbings to what were poor Hibs sides back then and I remember leaping crazily around the terracing when we actually beat them on one occasion at ER, Willie Irvine scoring twice IIRC.

[banchoryhibs]

I have disliked them since the 80s when Miller used to referee games, fake injury to break the momentum of the opposition and generally cheat.

Stewart Milne voting to keep the 2 club blocking vote which has screwed Scottish football in perpetually moved my feelings beyond dislike.

Their facilities for fans are a disgrace as they have spent no money on the stadium. I hope it soon starts failing safety certificates and they have to cut attendances.

Horrible grey city as well.

Still hope it snows every day in Aberdeen.

Hope they get relegated within the next couple of years.
I lived amongst the Aberdeen fans for a good number of years - they do believe that their club is way bigger than both us and our neighbours. The Fergie years completely spoiled them and they've not returned to reality since.
They do have a large fan base spread right across the North East but no bigger than ours.
I also met Stewart Milne a couple of times- he's actually an ok bloke but should never have voted along with the

[banchoryhibs]

I have disliked them since the 80s when Miller used to referee games, fake injury to break the momentum of the opposition and generally cheat.

Stewart Milne voting to keep the 2 club blocking vote which has screwed Scottish football in perpetually moved my feelings beyond dislike.

Their facilities for fans are a disgrace as they have spent no money on the stadium. I hope it soon starts failing safety certificates and they have to cut attendances.

Horrible grey city as well.

Still hope it snows every day in Aberdeen.

Hope they get relegated within the next couple of years.
I lived amongst the Aberdeen fans for a good number of years - they do believe that their club is way bigger than both us and our neighbours. The Fergie years completely spoiled them and they've not returned to reality since.
They do have a large fan base spread right across the North East but no bigger than ours.
I also met Stewart Milne a couple of times- he's actually an ok bloke but should never have voted along with the weege mob.
As for their stadium. It's simply a dump that doubles up as a freezer. It's baltic.
My wicked wee pleasure just now is asking my old colleagues how they are enjoying their football just now😉

[Since452]

I lived amongst the Aberdeen fans for a good number of years - they do believe that their club is way bigger than both us and our neighbours. The Fergie years completely spoiled them and they've not returned to reality since.
They do have a large fan base spread right across the North East but no bigger than ours.
I also met Stewart Milne a couple of times- he's actually an ok bloke but should never have voted along with the weege mob.
As for their stadium. It's simply a dump that doubles up as a freezer. It's baltic.
My wicked wee pleasure just now is asking my old colleagues how they are enjoying their football just now😉

They really do. They are very hunnish when it comes to Hibs and Hearts. They think they are way bigger. In reality Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen are all much of a muchness. In saying that, this is the first time in probably my lifetime that Aberdeen have a higher average attendance than Hibs. I'd wager Hibs will be higher than theirs by the end of the season though. The 1980's have given them all a bit of a false sense of what they actually are. A club that have won 3 trophies in 35 years.

[HoboHarry]

They really do. They are very hunnish when it comes to Hibs and Hearts. They think they are way bigger. In reality Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen are all much of a muchness. In saying that, this is the first time in probably my lifetime that Aberdeen have a higher average attendance than Hibs. I'd wager Hibs will be higher than theirs by the end of the season though. The 1980's have given them all a bit of a false sense of what they actually are. A club that have won 3 trophies in 35 years.
Of all the Scottish clubs Aberdeen are about the last we should be ridiculing. Their glory days are well past obviously but the fact remains that they've out performed us in the last 50 years by a very very long way. We would never stop shouting about it if we'd won two European trophies.

[Wilson]

Of all the Scottish clubs Aberdeen are about the last we should be ridiculing. Their glory days are well past obviously but the fact remains that they've out performed us in the last 50 years by a very very long way. We would never stop shouting about it if we'd won two European trophies.

That is what makes their current form all the funnier. Their European trophies make for a good anniversary celebration for them. And a footnote in a Sir Alex documentary. Other than that they don't matter in today's league.

Ridiculous fans. Ridiculous form. Long may it continue!

[He's here!]

That is what makes their current form all the funnier. Their European trophies make for a good anniversary celebration for them. And a footnote in a Sir Alex documentary. Other than that they don't matter in today's league.

Ridiculous fans. Ridiculous form. Long may it continue!

More than a footnote. His Aberdeen years got a lot of coverage and Kenny Dalglish said winning a European trophy with Aberdeen was a greater achievement than anything Ferguson did at Man U.

I can remember cheering them on in that final against Real Madrid and did similar during Dundee Utd's extraordinary European Cup run. I was well jealous of both clubs, especially as Hibs were so weak. At least their glory days are within living memory for many of their fans. There aren't all that many Hibs (or Hearts) fans left who can say that.

Bottom line, they're entitled to remain a little delusional.

[WhileTheChief..]

I lived amongst the Aberdeen fans for a good number of years - they do believe that their club is way bigger than both us and our neighbours. The Fergie years completely spoiled them and they've not returned to reality since.
They do have a large fan base spread right across the North East but no bigger than ours.
I also met Stewart Milne a couple of times- he's actually an ok bloke but should never have voted along with the weege mob.
As for their stadium. It's simply a dump that doubles up as a freezer. It's baltic.
My wicked wee pleasure just now is asking my old colleagues how they are enjoying their football just now😉

Aye but the fans you're talking about are all in their 50s or older!!

Anyone younger can only point to a record similar to us or Hearts. Fergie's days means nowt to them.

[Keith_M]

...
I can remember cheering them on in that final against Real Madrid and did similar during Dundee Utd's extraordinary European Cup run. I was well jealous of both clubs, especially as Hibs were so weak. At least their glory days are within living memory for many of their fans. There aren't all that many Hibs (or Hearts) fans left who can say that....l.


I was one of the 500 or so Hibs Fans at Pittodrie in their first game after winning the Cup Winners Cup, and pretty much every one of us cheered them on to the pitch.



They repaid us by winning 5-0 and we were also involved in a battle with their casuals before the game (pre CCS era), but that's neither here nor there :greengrin

[007]

Of all the Scottish clubs Aberdeen are about the last we should be ridiculing. Their glory days are well past obviously but the fact remains that they've out performed us in the last 50 years by a very very long way. We would never stop shouting about it if we'd won two European trophies.

The Super Cup win doesn't warrant a 2nd star above the badge when they only had to beat 1 team to win it, maybe deserves a tick or a thumbs up at best. The match wasn't even deemed important enough to be on the telly. (How to easily trigger a Don 😀)

[Since452]

The Super Cup win doesn't warrant a 2nd star above the badge when they only had to beat 1 team to win it, maybe deserves a tick or a thumbs up at best. The match wasn't even deemed important enough to be on the telly. (How to easily trigger a Don 😀)

A now defunct European trophy and a glamour friendly before it was glamorous 😉

[Smartie]

More than a footnote. His Aberdeen years got a lot of coverage and Kenny Dalglish said winning a European trophy with Aberdeen was a greater achievement than anything Ferguson did at Man U.

I can remember cheering them on in that final against Real Madrid and did similar during Dundee Utd's extraordinary European Cup run. I was well jealous of both clubs, especially as Hibs were so weak. At least their glory days are within living memory for many of their fans. There aren't all that many Hibs (or Hearts) fans left who can say that.

Bottom line, they're entitled to remain a little delusional.

Nah, they’re entitled to their fond memories - which nobody can ever take away from them - but when it comes to the here and now they’d be best off being realistic about the chances of their current team reaching a European final and beating Real Madrid.

[marinello59]

Of all the Scottish clubs Aberdeen are about the last we should be ridiculing. Their glory days are well past obviously but the fact remains that they've out performed us in the last 50 years by a very very long way. We would never stop shouting about it if we'd won two European trophies.

I will never tire of ridiculing those arrogant stuck in the 80's sheep bothering bores. Never. :greengrin

[He's here!]

Nah, they’re entitled to their fond memories - which nobody can ever take away from them - but when it comes to the here and now they’d be best off being realistic about the chances of their current team reaching a European final and beating Real Madrid.

I doubt a single Aberdeen fan thinks that would be possible now. It was amazing enough at the time.

[He's here!]

Aye but the fans you're talking about are all in their 50s or older!!

Anyone younger can only point to a record similar to us or Hearts. Fergie's days means nowt to them.

Nonsense. I was a long way from being born when Hibs last won the league but it was my dad's stories of the Famous Five and my grandad being able to reel off the 1920s team which shaped my over-romaticised view of Hibs. It still means a lot to me even if I wasn't there. Why wouldn't younger Aberdeen fans be equally proud of their club's (even better) achievements?

[CentreLine]

I just satisfy myself with the Gaelic translation of Pittodrie being “Dungheap” or “Pile of Dung”. Perfect really.

[Smartie]

I doubt a single Aberdeen fan thinks that would be possible now. It was amazing enough at the time.

They also need to accept that at absolute zero, they’re no more likely to do so than the likes of ourselves and Hearts.

They actually have every reason to be pleased with their efforts at reaching 3rd a few times in recent years, and in spite of momentum not currently being on their side they should be pleased that they’re in a decent position to challenge strongly for it again this year.

Just a shame, a real shame, that they spent a few months thinking they were going back to winning league titles again.

[Since452]

Aye but the fans you're talking about are all in their 50s or older!!

Anyone younger can only point to a record similar to us or Hearts. Fergie's days means nowt to them.

I think it's probably different for older fans. For me, I've seen Aberdeen win a couple of league cups, one of them on penalties and avoid relegation by default twice. Mentioned earlier but Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen are all much of a muchness over the last 35 years.

[WhileTheChief..]

Nonsense. I was a long way from being born when Hibs last won the league but it was my dad's stories of the Famous Five and my grandad being able to reel off the 1920s team which shaped my over-romaticised view of Hibs. It still means a lot to me even if I wasn't there. Why wouldn't younger Aberdeen fans be equally proud of their club's (even better) achievements?

Do you harp on about the Famous Five all the time and compare our current team to them?

Do you think we should be winning the league on a regular basis like they did?

I'd be surprised if that was the case. Even if it was, you can hardly claim you miss the old days that you weren't part of!!

The point I'm making is that there aren't loads of young Aberdeen fans claiming they are a huge club or having delusions of grandeur. The only fans that could maybe be accused of that would have to have lived through Fergie's time.

[He's here!]

Do you harp on about the Famous Five all the time and compare our current team to them?

Do you think we should be winning the league on a regular basis like they did?

I'd be surprised if that was the case. Even if it was, you can hardly claim you miss the old days that you weren't part of!!

The point I'm making is that there aren't loads of young Aberdeen fans claiming they are a huge club or having delusions of grandeur. The only fans that could maybe be accused of that would have to have lived through Fergie's time.

You said the Fergie days 'mean nowt' to younger fans and my point is that glory days mean a lot to a club's fans whether or not they were old enough to witness them.

It's partly because we WERE once the top team in the country that we continually think Hibs should do better than they do. If our entire history was one of relative mediocrity punctuated by the odd top 4 finish we wouldn't all moan so much!

[CentreLine]

You said the Fergie days 'mean nowt' to younger fans and my point is that glory days mean a lot to a club's fans whether or not they were old enough to witness them.

It's partly because we WERE once the top team in the country that we continually think Hibs should do better than they do. If our entire history was one of relative mediocrity punctuated by the odd top 4 finish we wouldn't all moan so much!

👍 indeed.

[Itsnoteasy]

No wondering about it. See Fergie era at Man U for similar peak.

Black Eyed Peas
Man Utd
Prince Andrew

Haven't been the same since Fergie left.

[Pretty Boy]

You said the Fergie days 'mean nowt' to younger fans and my point is that glory days mean a lot to a club's fans whether or not they were old enough to witness them.

It's partly because we WERE once the top team in the country that we continually think Hibs should do better than they do. If our entire history was one of relative mediocrity punctuated by the odd top 4 finish we wouldn't all moan so much!

I know plenty young(er) Aberdeen fans who have ideas way above their station and it largely seems based on little more than being spoonfed stories about Fergie. It definitely means something to them and in a lot of ways shapes their views of football in Scotland.

Aberdeen done well to capitalise on the Rangers fiasco in a way Hibs and Hearts didn't in recent times but the way some guys I know go on you would think they were closer in stature to Celtic than Hibs and Hearts which is patently nonsense. There is an arrogance about them that rivals and possibly exceeds the most deluded of Hearts fans despite it being based on not a lot. Hibs, Ross County, St Johnstone x 3 and Inverness CT have all won trophies since they last lifted silverware.

[He's here!]

I know plenty young(er) Aberdeen fans who have ideas way above their station and it largely seems based on little more than being spoonfed stories about Fergie. It definitely means something to them and in a lot of ways shapes their views of football in Scotland.

Aberdeen done well to capitalise on the Rangers fiasco in a way Hibs and Hearts didn't in recent times but the way some guys I know go on you would think they were closer in stature to Celtic than Hibs and Hearts which is patently nonsense. There is an arrogance about them that rivals and possibly exceeds the most deluded of Hearts fans despite it being based on not a lot. Hibs, Ross County, St Johnstone x 3 and Inverness CT have all won trophies since they last lifted silverware.

Aberdeen have won more major trophies than all of those clubs combined. They were also finishing in the top four for eight consecutive seasons while each of those clubs bar St Johnstone were spending some of those seasons in the Championship despite the cup wins. I think their fans have the edge when it comes to bragging rights.

You obviously know more young Aberdeen fans than I do so if that's their mindset fair enough, it does seem a bit deluded. I did live in the north east for a few years and I can't say I found Aberdeen fans especially arrogant. The fact they're a one-team city maybe makes them a bit more chippy.

[Since452]

I just hope Aberdeen finally get the relegation they squirmed out of twice. I wonder how they would have fared if they had gone down? Or if they had to spend money doing up their **** hole of a stadium instead of wriggling out of it for years?

[LaMotta]

Just saw a tweet from a dons fan.

Incredibly When Sokler score that overhead kick to put them 3-2 up at Easter Road, they were about to go 28 points ahead of us. They are now only 5 points ahead of us.:cb

[Since90+2]

Their fan base is even more deluded than Hearts fans, and that's some achievement.

[DIXIHIBS]

Just saw a tweet from a dons fan.

Incredibly When Sokler score that overhead kick to put them 3-2 up at Easter Road, they were about to go 28 points ahead of us. They are now only 5 points ahead of us.:cb

It's a crazy turnaround. We've only lost 1 in 10? and have only now broke into top 6. Tightest league in years.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Just saw a tweet from a dons fan.

Incredibly When Sokler score that overhead kick to put them 3-2 up at Easter Road, they were about to go 28 points ahead of us. They are now only 5 points ahead of us.:cb

Since that potentially season defining game at Easter Road in late November they have taken 3 points and we have taken 20.

[007]

Aberdeen 31 points out of 33 for 1st round of fixtures. 4 out of 33 for 2nd round of fixtures.

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They were 23 ahead of us with a game in hand after the 3-3, so would have been 26 if Rocky hadn't equalised. We're now only 6 points behind. They are away at Ibrox next then home to St Mirren when we are away at Ross County. If they lose both and we win, we'll be playing them at Easter Road on 1st Feb with a chance to go above them. A bit of wishful thinking there but not a completely unlikely possibility.

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[Jones28]

Aberdeen 31 points out of 33 for 1st round of fixtures. 4 out of 33 for 2nd round of fixtures.

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They were 23 ahead of us with a game in hand after the 3-3, so would have been 26 if Rocky hadn't equalised. We're now only 6 points behind. They are away at Ibrox next then home to St Mirren when we are away at Ross County. If they lose both and we win, we'll be playing them at Easter Road on 1st Feb with a chance to go above them. A bit of wishful thinking there but not a completely unlikely possibility.

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Thanks for sharing these.

It’s astonishing when you see it in black and white, just how well SDG and the team have done in the last 2 months.

It’s nice to have a team to be proud of again.

[hibsbollah]

Watching the Aberdeen game tonight. Fast paced full of desire, fight and exciting to watch.

Last year they were as crap as us and lost their best player in the window but now one window and a new manager and boom. We meanwhile are as lacklustre as ever.

Why ‘whilst’ and not while’, BTW? Slightly archaic, totally fine grammatically but unusual to see on a messageboard :greengrin

[CentreLine]

Why ‘whilst’ and not while’, BTW? Slightly archaic, totally fine grammatically but unusual to see on a messageboard :greengrin

Oh you youngsters these day …😂

[The Spaceman]

2-0 down to St Mirren at home.

I really like this thread now 😄 3 points behind them with superior GD at present. Thelin must stay.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Every week I find myself saying 'well they have to win this one, this run has to end sometime...'

[LunasBoots]

Thought they'd hit a bad patch at some point, but they havn't half hit the downwards slope. Manager must be on the shoogly peg now

[Glory Lurker]

Every week I find myself saying 'well they have to win this one, this run has to end sometime...'

Don't! 😄

[LaMotta]

Thought they'd hit a bad patch at some point, but they havn't half hit the downwards slope. Manager must be on the shoogly peg now

They've just backed him with a couple of million of the Miovski money as well. If it doesn't work out then they could be in a very bad place lumbered with expensive flops on big wages.

[Paul1642]

How long do they stick with Thelin? They have backed him well in the January window so I don’t think his departure is imminent but a 13 game and counting league games without a win can’t be allowed to extend much further.

[vincipernoi]

It's a crazy turnaround. We've only lost 1 in 10? and have only now broke into top 6. Tightest league in years.

It makes their 'hibs are falling apart again' song at the 3-3 game seem very ironic

[Ozyhibby]

They have had one almighty collapse but are still 4th and ahead of us.[emoji35]


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[Since452]

Think it's the first time in their history they've gone 14 league games without a win. Seen Hibs managers sacked for far less.

[Dalianwanda]

They have had one almighty collapse but are still 4th and ahead of us.[emoji35]


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Yeah but we had an almighty terrible start.....From where they were & where we are Id much rather be in our shoes

[SHODAN]

In conclusion:

No

[Pagan Hibernia]

Think it's the first time in their history they've gone 14 league games without a win. Seen Hibs managers sacked for far less.

It's 13.

Hopefully we bring up the 14th next week.

[LaMotta]

After the 3-3 game Aberdeen had a goal difference that was 23 goals better than us - we are now 2 better than them, so a 25 goal swing overall:cb

[Glory Lurker]

That play off spot has their name written all over it.

[Keith_M]

They have had one almighty collapse but are still 4th and ahead of us.[emoji35]





Give it time.

[Mcbizz1998]

Annoying to drop the lead today. We would be looking yo go ahead if Aberdeen with a win next week.

[A Hi-Bee]

Give it time.

one game at a time.

[GreenCastle]

Wow - 13 games without a win.

Massive game against them next week.

They haven’t beaten us this season.

[Since452]

If it wasn't for their freakish start they'd be in a battle with St Johnstone at the bottom.

[Keith_M]

Wow - 13 games without a win.

Massive game against them next week.

They haven’t beaten us this season.



I wish people wouldn't post stuff like that just before we play them

:worried:

[Jones28]

Crazy stuff. You do wonder if they will give Thelin to the end of the season with the backing they’ve given in January.

[RyeSloan]

That number 33 Rubezic has to be the worst centre half in the league.

He’s been brutal for months but somehow seems to still get a game for them.

[Hillsidehibby]

You know what always happens when a team are on a losing streak or a striker has hit a barren patch and their next game is against Hibs

[Stokesy's on fire]

Aberdeen are funny to laugh at

[Since452]

You know what always happens when a team are on a losing streak or a striker has hit a barren patch and their next game is against Hibs

It's Aberdeen. We'll win comfortably.

[Stokesy's on fire]

If it wasn't for their freakish start they'd be in a battle with St Johnstone at the bottom.

Yet even if they finished last they would find some way of avoiding the drop. They really are the Buns of the north.

[B.H.F.C]

That number 33 Rubezic has to be the worst centre half in the league.

He’s been brutal for months but somehow seems to still get a game for them.

He is absolutely brutal.

Need to beat them next week though. We’re worse (unbelievably) as it stands. They have been crap whenever I’ve seen them.

[matty_f]

You have to wonder how they managed to get the start that they did. I think they had a really kind opening set of fixtures, so had a chance to get a lot of momentum and belief going into their first big games, and they carried a ridiculous amount of luck with them as well. Their win over Rangers could easily have been a quite heavy defeat, same with their draw against Celtic.

Long may their awful run continue, I would take great delight at seeing them finish bottom six after seeing all the pundits trashing themselves silly about them early in the season.

[Pagan Hibernia]

You have to wonder how they managed to get the start that they did. I think they had a really kind opening set of fixtures, so had a chance to get a lot of momentum and belief going into their first big games, and they carried a ridiculous amount of luck with them as well. Their win over Rangers could easily have been a quite heavy defeat, same with their draw against Celtic.

Long may their awful run continue, I would take great delight at seeing them finish bottom six after seeing all the pundits trashing themselves silly about them early in the season.

They were really just taking their good form from the end of last season into this one. They were unbeaten in their last 9 league games in 23/24 and won 4 of their last 5, albeit they were bottom six after the split so by definition had a 'kind' run of games.

It all just shows what a strange league it is and any team can go on either a good or bad run. Streaks like these have been happening hearts and aberdeen for the past few years and obviously we know ourselves how quickly things can change.

It wouldn't surprise me if hearts put a good run together now. We need to keep up our own form.

[Paulie Walnuts]

They were really just taking their good form from the end of last season into this one. They were unbeaten in their last 9 league games in 23/24 and won 4 of their last 5, albeit they were bottom six after the split so by definition had a 'kind' run of games.

It all just shows what a strange league it is and any team can go on either a good or bad run. Streaks like these have been happening hearts and aberdeen for the past few years and obviously we know ourselves how quickly things can change.

It wouldn't surprise me if hearts put a good run together now. We need to keep up our own form.

I can’t quite believe we’re only 3 points ahead of Hearts.

[Northernhibee]

I can’t quite believe we’re only 3 points ahead of Hearts.

They’ve been in very good form in the league.

[He's here!]

They’ve been in very good form in the league.

It was getting those narrow wins over Motherwwell and at Tannadice following their derby defeat and collapse at County which stemmed the looming crisis.

[Northernhibee]

It was getting those narrow wins over Motherwwell and at Tannadice following their derby defeat and collapse at County which stemmed the looming crisis.

We have seen a pattern of the team getting group stage European football really struggle up to the end of December before picking up once they’re knocked out (by the likes of Petrocub 😂) - I think they’ll be top six along with ourselves at the time of the split.

[He's here!]

You have to wonder how they managed to get the start that they did. I think they had a really kind opening set of fixtures, so had a chance to get a lot of momentum and belief going into their first big games, and they carried a ridiculous amount of luck with them as well. Their win over Rangers could easily have been a quite heavy defeat, same with their draw against Celtic.

Long may their awful run continue, I would take great delight at seeing them finish bottom six after seeing all the pundits trashing themselves silly about them early in the season.

Even with relatively kind fixtures and some luck it was a phenomenal start. The subsequent collapse is extraordinary.

The only vaguely comparable Hibs scenario was Duffy's team topping the league early doors before losing a 3-1 lead over Rangers and ending up relegated. We had nothing like 30+ points before the collapse tho.

[He's here!]

We have seen a pattern of the team getting group stage European football really struggle up to the end of December before picking up once they’re knocked out (by the likes of Petrocub 😂) - I think they’ll be top six along with ourselves at the time of the split.

Quite likely I guess although I don't get the impression Critchley is exactly setting the heather on fire. They're still miles off where they'd expect to be with their budget, irrespective of the woeful European sojourn.

[007]

We need to target that Rubežić next week, he's the definition of a bomb scare. Gifted St Mirren the first, was at fault for the 2nd where he had a 2-3 yard head start on Olusanya but was easily beaten to the ball and then was outmuscled by him when shoulder to shoulder. To cap it off he asked to be substituted before half-time and based on Yimmy's comments it sounds like he wasn't even injured.

Hopefully he starts but there's now a fair chance he won't unfortunately. A prime candidate for a red card too.

[Unseen work]

We need to target that Rubežić next week, he's the definition of a bomb scare. Gifted St Mirren the first, was at fault for the 2nd where he had a 2-3 yard head start on Olusanya but was easily beaten to the ball and then was outmuscled by him when shoulder to shoulder. To cap it off he asked to be substituted before half-time and based on Yimmy's comments it sounds like he wasn't even injured.

Hopefully he starts but there's now a fair chance he won't unfortunately. A prime candidate for a red card too.

Unfortunately I think that’s the last time Rubezic will be seen for a while.

Will be the two new signings Tobers and Dorrington at centre half. But new partnership, new to the league and a new versatile left back in Jensen that is actually right footed

Need to put them under pressure and not give them time to settle

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Unfortunately I think that’s the last time Rubezic will be seen for a while.

Will be the two new signings Tobers and Dorrington at centre half. But new partnership, new to the league and a new versatile left back in Jensen that is actually right footed

Need to put them under pressure and not give them time to settle

so Yimmi will fix it? ;)

[O'Rourke3]

We need to target that Rubežić next week, he's the definition of a bomb scare. Gifted St Mirren the first, was at fault for the 2nd where he had a 2-3 yard head start on Olusanya but was easily beaten to the ball and then was outmuscled by him when shoulder to shoulder. To cap it off he asked to be substituted before half-time and based on Yimmy's comments it sounds like he wasn't even injured.

Hopefully he starts but there's now a fair chance he won't unfortunately. A prime candidate for a red card too.Don't think he'll be playing but that first goal is down to the goalie who doesn't need to run to the 18 yard line. Keeper stay where he is and can deal with the header.

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[Itsnoteasy]

You know what always happens when a team are on a losing streak or a striker has hit a barren patch and their next game is against Hibs

Didnae work for the Hertz

[JimBHibees]

Didnae work for the Hertz

Or Aberdeen previously

[USA_Hibee]

Looking forward to the game against Aberdeen. A real test of character. Every Aberdeen fan I know is thinking this will be the game they turn their fortune around as we are bound to 'Hibs it'. Would love us to hammer them 6 nil again :flag:

[Chorley Hibee]

A dangerous game for us.

We must approach it with the correct mindset and treat it as one of the more difficult fixtures of the season.

We've both experienced how quickly a season can turn, we mustn't let that happen again on Saturday.

[Dalianwanda]

Looking forward to the game against Aberdeen. A real test of character. Every Aberdeen fan I know is thinking this will be the game they turn their fortune around as we are bound to 'Hibs it'. Would love us to hammer them 6 nil again :flag:

Looking on the Aberdeen fan forum they all seem to think they are going to get trounced (a couple hoping for a turnaround)...Still think its gonna be a tough game and thankfully I trust the team will be turning up with the right attitude to win.

[flash]

Aberdeen still clearing a lot of chances so first goal will be really important.

[overdrive]

Looking on the Aberdeen fan forum they all seem to think they are going to get trounced (a couple hoping for a turnaround)...Still think its gonna be a tough game and thankfully I trust the team will be turning up with the right attitude to win.

So basically what we thought was going to happen to us before the game at ER. You're right, this is going to be a tough game. I hate to say it as we have been on a good run, but often when a team is desperate for a result, we are right there to hand it to them on a plate. I hope we do have the right attitude going into this.

[Since452]

Aberdeen's ***** usually collapse in Edinburgh. Their record in the capital over the last 5 years must be really poor.

[Alex Trager]

So basically what we thought was going to happen to us before the game at ER. You're right, this is going to be a tough game. I hate to say it as we have been on a good run, but often when a team is desperate for a result, we are right there to hand it to them on a plate. I hope we do have the right attitude going into this.

I’m not sure this is any more true of Hibs than any other team.

We feel it is because we are Hibs fans, but there have been countless times over the last few seasons that folk have said it about us and we got a positive result.

I think the 6-0 vs the sheep and a 3-1(2?) win away at Firpark under LJ being two I can think of.

You could add Ross County at ER this season. RC had no away wins for a year or something and then won a few away on the bounce after we beat them at ER.
Potentially even add the sheep at Pitodrie this season.

Aberdeen will halt their run at some point and it could well be at ER on Saturday.

I hope and expect that Gray will be all too aware that they are a dangerous side and will have the players well aware of that.

[Jones28]

So basically what we thought was going to happen to us before the game at ER. You're right, this is going to be a tough game. I hate to say it as we have been on a good run, but often when a team is desperate for a result, we are right there to hand it to them on a plate. I hope we do have the right attitude going into this.

Goggsy says the same about Motherwell.

If we apply ourselves in the way we have seen over the last 10 games there is no reason we can't win this comfortably.

Like you say, the attitude is key.

[Since452]

Aberdeen have lost more games and scored less goals than us. Anything less than a win would be disappointing. Especially at home.

[matty_f]

Aberdeen still clearing a lot of chances so first goal will be really important.

Agreed. They got pumped on Saturday and everyone was gushing about how good St Mirren were, but if you look at the stats of the game, Aberdeen should have won comfortably, they were well ahead in every measure other than goals (the important one).

In the same way that their wins masked some bad performances earlier in the season, that defeat on Saturday looks like it didn’t really reflect the game.

[He's here!]

A dangerous game for us.

We must approach it with the correct mindset and treat it as one of the more difficult fixtures of the season.

We've both experienced how quickly a season can turn, we mustn't let that happen again on Saturday.

This game and the cup game at Ayr feel key to the direction the rest of our season will take.

[Paul1642]

Seems like a good time for the weekly thread bump 😂

What a mess they are in. How much longer does Thelin to extend their 14 league gams without a win.

[Vault Boy]

Lol. Lmao, even.

[AdidasHibernian]

Thelin skating on thin Swedish ice

[SHODAN]

Lol. Lmao, even.

That's my line. :grr:

When was the last time we got 7 in 9 against Aberdeen in one season?

[Ringothedog]

That's my line. :grr:

When was the last time we got 7 in 9 against Aberdeen in one season?

Last season in the first 3 games against them

[SHODAN]

Last season in the first 3 games against them

Lol oops

[Ryan91]

Was expecting a tough game today and aside from a bit of pressure by Aberdeen just before the half and towards the end (when they had to go for it) they never truly threatened us.

[hibee_girl]

Was expecting a tough game today and aside from a bit of pressure by Aberdeen just before the half and towards the end (when they had to go for it) they never truly threatened us.

We said that as we were leaving. They never looked dangerous and we never felt like we were in any trouble today.

[Baader]

Thelin skating on thin Swedish ice

Can see him getting sacked soon. Unthinkable months ago.

[LaMotta]

Yimmy Taleen will be gone after a poor start to next season.

How bad was Nisbet today when he came on? He might have done ok at Murrayfield.

[GloryGlory]

Can see him getting sacked soon. Unthinkable months ago.

I suspect that something has happened behind the scenes and Thelin has lost the plot and the dressing room. The Dons are now not even a shadow of the team that started the season so well.

[weecounty hibby]

I thought they were utter garbage today. We didn't play all that well but we didn't have to. They have chucked quite a but of cash about as well

[BoomtownHibees]

I suspect that something has happened behind the scenes and Thelin has lost the plot and the dressing room. The Dons are now not even a shadow of the team that started the season so well.

They weren’t great in any of the games I saw them in at the start of the season either however were obviously picking up the wins

[Northernhibee]

We said that as we were leaving. They never looked dangerous and we never felt like we were in any trouble today.

It didn’t feel a huge step up from Clydebank. Soon as we went ahead we were in no danger.

[Since452]

They huffed and puffed and had nothing streetwise about them. They're in serious trouble. Over a million spent in January and they've arguably got worse.

[Glory Lurker]

It would be poetic justice if Falkirk beat them in the play off.

[Gatecrasher]

What was the deal with the team just standing there for ages watching their fans leave the stadium at the end? It felt quite bizarre. The hibs team walked round the whole pitch and they were still standing there. .

[Paul1642]

I suspect that something has happened behind the scenes and Thelin has lost the plot and the dressing room. The Dons are now not even a shadow of the team that started the season so well.

The manager looks to have been backed in the transfer window and with any knowledge to back it up, the players brought in appear to be the managers choices.

[truehibernian]

Nisbet looks overweight and disinterested- what a complete waste. Great player, woeful professionalism and attitude.

[TrinityHFC]

They actually did a proper external review of the club and took the advice on board.

Wondering how this review really worked?

[Oscar T Grouch]

Looking back on their season you can see how they got good start without being great.
They had a pretty easy League cup group where they score a load of goals but when the league started they never beat a team by more than two goals, and they only done that twice, the rest of the wins were one goal wins and not always good performances, they were the opposite of Hibs, they got the rub of the green and their individual error didn't lead to defeat and draws.
They never met a decent team until October, when they beat the huns at pittodrie, the huns couldn't buy a win away from Ibrox and are still dodgy away from Mordor. They then had a decent game against Celtic with a draw and beat a hearts team on a terrible run and down to 10 men.
It wasn't until they had to come to Easter Road that the wheels came off their shoogiy buggy of good results. Since then they've not won. It gives me a nice warm feeling inside to know we where the start of their nightmare that they have yet to wake up from :greengrin

[GreenCastle]

What was the deal with the team just standing there for ages watching their fans leave the stadium at the end? It felt quite bizarre. The hibs team walked round the whole pitch and they were still standing there. .

That was just odd - never seen a team stay on pitch so long and just clap / look at fans. Couldn’t tell if fans were clapping them back or shouting at them?!

Was just odd - 3 games now and 7 out of 9 points against them. Their arrogance earlier in the season was just ok much so nice to see them put back in their place.