skygod Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Featuring the most long-winded explanation ever of "Aberdeen have kicked on"! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGHT and BLUE Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 How many do we think will be acceptable tomorrow. Two or three - like visits to the 'Glasgow Giants'....? Yes, I AM expecting a drubbing - that doesn't make me a bad person??? More of an untinted realist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmullin88 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Squirrelhumper said: Bit harsh on Frizzell. He's only playing as we have no else fit enough -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) -----------------MacDonald-------------------- --O'Donnell---Greer---Findlay-----Waters Frizzel-------Smith---Wilson--------Taylor-- -------------------Thomas----------------------- --------------------Erwin-------------------------- Would try Thomas in a central role, with Frizzel and Taylor tracking back in an attempt to protect the defence. As suggested, can't see anything other than a routine 3-0 for them, and an incredible 14 wins in a row for Aberdeen against us. Lost to Dundee and County after this and he is gone. Edited September 15, 2017 by Jedi2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate Peter Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Whoever plays needs to show some determination. Our record against Aberdeen is an absolute (and longstanding) disgrace. It really does suggest that we don't deserve to be in the same league as them and I, for one, am not willing to accept that! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Glad that Greer seems to have recovered and is available , midfield again is a worry .... ..would hope there is some reaction and evidence in this game that not only the levels of performance improve but also the coaching team been working in improving the weak areas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi2 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Performance and effort is really important in this one. While not expecting to win, or even draw...a MUCH better return than the previous one or two shots on goal, plus a much greater sense of determination is essential to try and build on. Our season isn't defined by away games against Aberdeen, but we do certainly need to be providing some hope for the massive games against Dundee, County and Thistle to follow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 MacDonald Broadfoot Greer Findlay Wilson O'Donnell Frizzell Smith Taylor Thomas Erwin Subs - Bell, McKenzie, K.Boyd, S.Boyd, Jones, Brophy, Burke. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Joe said: Just like Wilson Taylor picked for Scotland. I'm not a Thomas Taylor or Jones fan. But they seem to evade criticism. Wilson is often criticised and people say Taylor too short. Jones gets stick to 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTumnus Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 On 14/09/2017 at 0:50 PM, Squirrelhumper said: Squirrelhumper KBP Baz Hippo Merk Killie Conman Gazza oldkillie Gaz of the 2020 DrewWylie Under5 Gutted 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbk Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 If our manager selects broadfoot to start this game it will speak volumes for his tactical awareness the Aberdeen forwards will have a field day against him as he has not got the pace to stop them running riot please go for a more mobile defender Lee! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJout Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 5 hours ago, gmullin88 said: He's only playing as we have no else fit enough Utter drivel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJout Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 hours ago, mitch14 said: The official video put out by the club on twitter there, with Jig and Smith talking for 90% of the time about how good Aberdeen are then emphasising that this is a really tough league. Fans swithering about making the journey will be flocking north... I'm swithering. For some strange reason I think I will go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJout Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5:47 PM, Joe said: so do under 20's midfield every week. so who do you suggest? Don't think this is the case every week.They won 4-2 v morton tonight for your info. The boy mounda in the central role looked good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Aberdeens major threat comes from behind the striker. They've got the strikers of course but they have great quality coming from the three who play behind either May or Rooney. Again the thing that's screaming out is our lack of midfield. Tansey and Shinnie will fight for everything and have enough to dominate games and let the flair players do their thing. I have doubts that McCulloch can find a 2,3,4 or 5 man midfield to actual put up some resistance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I doubt McCullouch can find a midfield at all! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asasaid Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Isle of Wight Exile said: I doubt McCullouch can find a midfield at all! Mibbie that's LM's problem. If he can't find a midfield that will explain why he has not tried to fix it. He obviously doesn't know there should be one in between the defence and the forward line. Again that explains why we play with 1 Goalie, 4 Defenders, 2 wide midfielders, 2 wingers, 1 Headless chicken and 1 immobile forward who only comes back into his half to defend corners. . Didn't realise being a football manager and setting up a team was this easy. Edited September 15, 2017 by Asasaid ................................................ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I think Kilmarnock try put Waters,S.Boyd, Samizadeh, Bell and Power chance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 13 hours ago, Joe said: I'm not a Thomas Taylor or Jones fan. But they seem to evade criticism. Why. Simple they are bigger. Bigger than who? Below average- size players? If Thomas, Taylor and Jones evade criticism, I think the reason must lie elsewhere than their height. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Nowhere near the most negative on here, but have a safe and successful trip! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkD1989KTID Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 As we all consider our best line up, formation, formula to stop Aberdeen winning 14 IN A ROW against us today (that's unbelievable to think) I'm not now wondering how we will stop the goals going in at our end. but who will score them for us? Has anyone else been hugely disappointed and massively underwhelmed by Lee Erwin who I personally thought was a great signing and a bit of a coup to get. so far however he looks slow, overweight and uninterested. he was lightning for Motherwell and was a standout any time I watched him for them. looks a shadow of that player in the blue and white stripes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJout Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 34 minutes ago, MarkD1989KTID said: As we all consider our best line up, formation, formula to stop Aberdeen winning 14 IN A ROW against us today (that's unbelievable to think) I'm not now wondering how we will stop the goals going in at our end. but who will score them for us? Has anyone else been hugely disappointed and massively underwhelmed by Lee Erwin who I personally thought was a great signing and a bit of a coup to get. so far however he looks slow, overweight and uninterested. he was lightning for Motherwell and was a standout any time I watched him for them. looks a shadow of that player in the blue and white stripes Yes. Was really excited when we signed him but looks slower than I expected. Early days, hopefully he will improve. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbill Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 37 minutes ago, MJout said: Yes. Was really excited when we signed him but looks slower than I expected. Early days, hopefully he will improve. He was training with Boyd on the video the other day, if thats who he looks up to no wonder he's slow and overwieght. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 1 hour ago, MarkD1989KTID said: As we all consider our best line up, formation, formula to stop Aberdeen winning 14 IN A ROW against us today (that's unbelievable to think) I'm not now wondering how we will stop the goals going in at our end. but who will score them for us? Has anyone else been hugely disappointed and massively underwhelmed by Lee Erwin who I personally thought was a great signing and a bit of a coup to get. so far however he looks slow, overweight and uninterested. he was lightning for Motherwell and was a standout any time I watched him for them. looks a shadow of that player in the blue and white stripes The blame lies firmly at the management door on the fitness front. I've seen them train at RP, the Maress in Irvine and Kilwinning, it's all ball work with very little stamina work other than the initial warm up & down.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skygod Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 31 minutes ago, C4mmy31 said: The blame lies firmly at the management door on the fitness front. I've seen them train at RP, the Maress in Irvine and Kilwinning, it's all ball work with very little stamina work other than the initial warm up & down.. Unless you watch a whole week's training, I think it's unfair to judge their training on what you see in snapshots. It's unlikely but, for example, you might just have seen low intensity days. You're also not seeing what they do in the gym. The bulk of stamina work will be done pre-season to reach a level of fitness which just has to be maintained and topped-up from then on. A player - obviously position-dependent - will cover about 10 k on average during a match, which over 90 mins isn't that much for a fit athlete when you consider that it's made up of walking, jogging and sprinting. If there is a management problem, I wonder if it's motivational more than fitness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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