We_are_the_Hearts Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, tiger Rudi said: Is that because there is a lack of trust in McCart doing the job right away? Brechin is certainly the easier game, and I notice he's not played a lot of football since October. Fair enough it would maybe make sense to leave him on the bench at Pittodrie. Same goes for Elton. Welcome to Scotland Elton, this is Brechin. 😄 A penny for his thoughts that day. 😄 can he do it on a Friday night in Brechin though Think we are seeing players keeping the jerseys and a functioning team so will be the same again unless Rowles is away. Hoping Taylor can make the Brechin game as well. Be good to get him flying down the right wing like Penrice does on the left. Forrester has shown his value though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 12 hours ago, stevie.nolan.5 said: Totally off subject, where’s the best place to park? Is there parking at Pittodrie There is parking at Pittodrie, but it is restrictive and needs to be pre-arranged. There's restricted parking near Pittodrie but you can find spots and depends where you want to head off to afterwards. Safest likely location to get a parking spot would be along the beach which allows options to go north or south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 12 hours ago, Bazzas right boot said: If Hearts do beat you, that would be 11 games without a win and 8 loses, also be our first up at your gaff since about 1953. Is the Thelin then up for a sacking, you've sacked managers for less? Thelin won't be sacked, he will be backed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 9 minutes ago, IveSeenTheLight said: There is parking at Pittodrie, but it is restrictive and needs to be pre-arranged. There's restricted parking near Pittodrie but you can find spots and depends where you want to head off to afterwards. Safest likely location to get a parking spot would be along the beach which allows options to go north or south University Road opposite the Bobbin pub, no restrictions on a Sunday. 10 minute walk to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazhearts Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 What pubs do the Hearts fans congregate at pre match on Aberdeen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Eskilsson Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Thelin was the next Alex Ferguson a few months ago. Now he looks rather clueless and chasing his tail with subs every game. They’ve done well early season but carried a lot of luck. We should have pumped them twice so let’s hope it’s 3rd time lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaShango Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 minute ago, Hans Eskilsson said: Thelin was the next Alex Ferguson a few months ago. Now he looks rather clueless and chasing his tail with subs every game. They’ve done well early season but carried a lot of luck. We should have pumped them twice so let’s hope it’s 3rd time lucky. We have to break our awful recent record up there at some point, Sunday will be as good a chance as we've had in a long time. If we score first then I hope we go right for them to finish them off and not sit back on a lead. Defensively they are there for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 23 minutes ago, Dougie Masterton said: University Road opposite the Bobbin pub, no restrictions on a Sunday. 10 minute walk to the ground. Completely the wrong side of Pittodrie for away fans. Far better to use the esplanade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 hours ago, GinRummy said: Neil should leave well alone and pick the same team for the third time. Teamwork and grit count for a lot and is a positive contrast to Aberdeens team selection which is guided by injuries and suspensions. Only change I’d consider is McCart for Rowles if need be. Exactly, barring illness or injury why change a winning team other than McCart for Rowles as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 No changes, some continuity and reward the guys who're getting the job done. Sheep are no better than DUFC and just as physical. Keep the same tactics , keep it direct and get in their faces - especially Shinnie who I hope implodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Thelin won't be sacked, he will be backed All the way to bottom 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lizard Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Aberdeen remind me of us when Levein got off to good unbeaten start to the season only for our form to implode completely after he had his heart episode . Maybe Thelin has been on the deep fried mars bars up there 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of reason Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Thelin won't be sacked, he will be backed It looks like it - a winger signed on loan who cost Preston £1.7m just 6 months ago plus a bid in for an £800k rated Danish right back. It could be a good January for Aberdeen if they get all their targets and they then hit the ground running. Obviously, I hope they flop though! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Eskilsson Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 15 minutes ago, Voice of reason said: It looks like it - a winger signed on loan who cost Preston £1.7m just 6 months ago plus a bid in for an £800k rated Danish right back. It could be a good January for Aberdeen if they get all their targets and they then hit the ground running. Obviously, I hope they flop though! 👍 Where do Aberdeen get these funds? Even prior to their striker sale they were splashing the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Referee, Steven McLean, VAR Sheep with a whistle, John Beaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 16 minutes ago, Voice of reason said: It looks like it - a winger signed on loan who cost Preston £1.7m just 6 months ago plus a bid in for an £800k rated Danish right back. It could be a good January for Aberdeen if they get all their targets and they then hit the ground running. Obviously, I hope they flop though! 👍 They only bid 400k and were asked to double to 800k, typical Aiberdeen skinflints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Masterton Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Completely the wrong side of Pittodrie for away fans. Far better to use the esplanade Not if you use the by-pass instead of coming through the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 If they don't sign a centre back then Halkett and McCart could have a field day at set pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr fox Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 13 hours ago, Thomaso said: Shanks back up top??? No thanks! He will be playing if fit I guarantee it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 It might have been said already but I know from years of experience that when a team hasn't won in ages playing Hearts has a habit of changing that. This gives me concern but I still think we have it in us to win again. It will probably be another nervy one nil win with the fingers nails gone by the end though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of reason Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 7 minutes ago, Hans Eskilsson said: Where do Aberdeen get these funds? Even prior to their striker sale they were splashing the cash. I imagine the board at Aberdeen are gambling on securing 3rd place and the guaranteed £6m reward from Europe - they must have thought it was in the bank 10 games ago. If they spend a fortune now and still miss out on third anyway then it may come back to haunt them financially though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 11 minutes ago, Hans Eskilsson said: Where do Aberdeen get these funds? Even prior to their striker sale they were splashing the cash. You wonder how sustainable they are I have to say. Don't know a lot about it but outside looking in they spend some amount of money and their income can't be that brilliant. They're fully dependant on sales and euro money. Which I guess is fine as long as you achieve both. You could say we are too to an extent, and any club's budget will be set based on hitting certain performance targets, but I always just wonder how much Aberdeen are just dependent on Cormack's whim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 minute ago, Voice of reason said: I imagine the board at Aberdeen are gambling on securing 3rd place and the guaranteed £6m reward from Europe - they must have thought it was in the bank 10 games ago. If they spend a fortune now and still miss out on third anyway then it may come back to haunt them financially though. Shame that would be. It's all a bit of a longshot, but if they spend a bunch then we pip them, oh I'd laugh! We do kinda owe them for 22/23. Final game of the season, we're 2 points behind and have them at Tynie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Hans Eskilsson said: Where do Aberdeen get these funds? Even prior to their striker sale they were splashing the cash. They have made good money on sales over the last number of years when you think of McKenna, Ferguson, Ramadani, Ramsey etc. Even as far back as Cosgrove they got a couple of million. They’ve also just inherited £600K from Barron. Edited January 7 by RustyRightPeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrices left boot Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Thelin won't be sacked, he will be backed Surely he needs a few results tho, this collapse can't surely continue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrices left boot Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 21 minutes ago, Hans Eskilsson said: Where do Aberdeen get these funds? Even prior to their striker sale they were splashing the cash. Player sales and European group stage football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Sweeping their stadium issues under the rug season after season and spending all the cash they have on the team is how Aberdeen seem to manage to outspend us. That will come crashing down soon once Pittodrie crumbles even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Kabangu work permit granted and can play on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 5 minutes ago, Chimp said: Kabangu work permit granted and can play on Sunday Good news. I’d have him straight in the team if fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 https://www.heartsstandard.co.uk/news/24837195.hearts-granted-work-permit-elton-kabangu---set-face-aberdeen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 So, what was the song for Elton on the other thread? Was there a suggestion of: Mr. Lover Man .... Kaba! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Good news. I’d have him straight in the team if fit. Yeah could be a good idea to start him and give Wilson a rest to come off the bench later on. He'll be an unknown quantity to Aberdeen and hopefully he can make an impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Completely the wrong side of Pittodrie for away fans. Far better to use the esplanade We are Gorgie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 29 minutes ago, mr fox said: He will be playing if fit I guarantee it Why? So he can finish the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Word of warning-it's apocalyptic cold and icy here in Aberdeen atm. This will be called off if this holds up through to Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ｕｎｋｎｏｗｎｕｓｅｒ Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 hours ago, tiger Rudi said: Same team apart from McCart. He should start. He knows the league, has experience and should be match fit. Get him and Halks up for every corner, every set-piece where we are putting the ball into the box. Rowles did very well against Motherwell, one of his best games for us, but it looks like he's leaving. Get McCart in as soon as we can and concentrate on getting him used to the players around him. If it's not Pittodrie, just when do we put him in? The longer it waits, the less likely he's going to hit the ground running. He could be a big threat in the opposition box, we need all the firepower we can get against this lot. Feeling pretty confident we can end our poor run of form up there. 94 premier league appearances Vs Rowles' 82, and Rowles' have been much more recent. I'd suggest Rowles knows the league at least as well, and has experience at a much higher level. I'd keep playing him until/unless he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 13 minutes ago, TheBigO said: You wonder how sustainable they are I have to say. Don't know a lot about it but outside looking in they spend some amount of money and their income can't be that brilliant. They're fully dependant on sales and euro money. Which I guess is fine as long as you achieve both. You could say we are too to an extent, and any club's budget will be set based on hitting certain performance targets, but I always just wonder how much Aberdeen are just dependent on Cormack's whim. Player sales have helped them balance the books, even before the Miovski sale they've sold McKenna, Cosgrove, Ramsay, Ferguson, McCrorie & Ramadani for apparent 7 figure sums according to Transfermarkt (I know not always totally accurate & it's in Euros but if we're talking ballpark sums it's probably not far off). They're fully content with selling their key assets off each summer to allow them to continue to spend even if they miss Europe, you have to say though it's a lot of money spent for not a whole lot of reward on the park. Trouble they have is they now know after their disaster of a run of form that regardless of who the manager is there's a good few in the squad who they previously held in high esteem that they can't rely on if they want to push on (similar to ourselves). They're going to need to spend money to upgrade the likes of McGrath & Duk (both likely away for nothing) & their back line. We'll get our Euro prize money from this season to give us a little kickstart in that regard whereas they don't have that & might not get it next year either at this rate. They'll have a few they can sell this summer if they need to flog someone to make up a difference in income from potentially blowing a group stage place, Topi Keskinen is now a full Finnish international since he joined & is only 21, Pape Gueye was in great form before he got injured so if he gets back to that on his return someone might fancy him, Clarkson is still young enough & has the Liverpool academy graduate tag which might convince someone to pay a bit more than he's worth... They deffo don't have anyone worth Miovski money this time though so they'll need to get a couple out the door if they miss out on Europe again. They'll eventually need to sort out their ground too, can't ignore that problem forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgie_Rules Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 23 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: Word of warning-it's apocalyptic cold and icy here in Aberdeen atm. This will be called off if this holds up through to Sunday. Would be our luck the way this season is going. Never really a good time for us to play up there with our record however with their current form and with us being off the back of 2 straight wins its as good a time as any, particualry with us having a rare full week to prepare for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 25 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: Word of warning-it's apocalyptic cold and icy here in Aberdeen atm. This will be called off if this holds up through to Sunday. Forecast says less cold at the weekend. Btw why is this match on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 26 minutes ago, Rudi5kaceldream1ng said: Word of warning-it's apocalyptic cold and icy here in Aberdeen atm. This will be called off if this holds up through to Sunday. Met Office saying it's likely to be 7 degrees on Sunday. I know weather forecasts are rarely bang on, but it's -1 today and I really can't see them being that far out. Should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 8 minutes ago, Horatio Caine said: Forecast says less cold at the weekend. Btw why is this match on Sunday? It’s on Sky at 3pm. It’s FA cup weekend in England so Sky have empty spots to fill during their usual super Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 4 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: It’s on Sky at 3pm. It’s FA cup weekend in England so Sky have empty spots to fill during their usual super Sunday It won’t be that super a Sunday for them given the bbc have scheduled the tie of the round Arsenal v Man U at exactly the same time. Will only be Hearts and Sheep fans watching sky I’d imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, soonbe110 said: It won’t be that super a Sunday for them given the bbc have scheduled the tie of the round Arsenal v Man U at exactly the same time. Will only be Hearts and Sheep fans watching sky I’d imagine. Aye probably but Sky still have slots to fill and we are their buffoons that they do not care about for the week with the inconvenient kick off time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 28 minutes ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Thelin won't be sacked, he will be backed Glad to hear it. 😁 On a side note, it's 8 years today, since it was reported in the press that your mob had signed Yerda Selsavon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Dougie Masterton said: Not if you use the by-pass instead of coming through the city. What route you taking into town? Off at Westhil and in through there You'd be quicker on the esplanade and going out via Blackdog than getting stuck in the middle of town trying to get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi5kaceldream1ng Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 22 minutes ago, Chimp said: Met Office saying it's likely to be 7 degrees on Sunday. I know weather forecasts are rarely bang on, but it's -1 today and I really can't see them being that far out. Should be fine. Aye hopefully. Scottish weather is v Changeable. It's like walking on an ice rink on the streets of Aberdeen atm smh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Form Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: Aye probably but Sky still have slots to fill and we are their buffoons that they do not care about for the week with the inconvenient kick off time. Cynically helps ticks a box for Sky, too. If anyone complains about non-OF coverage, they can turn around and say, 'But we found time to show an Aberdeen-Hearts match at one of the busiest times of the season'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, TheBigO said: You wonder how sustainable they are I have to say. Don't know a lot about it but outside looking in they spend some amount of money and their income can't be that brilliant. They're fully dependant on sales and euro money. Which I guess is fine as long as you achieve both. You could say we are too to an extent, and any club's budget will be set based on hitting certain performance targets, but I always just wonder how much Aberdeen are just dependent on Cormack's whim. If you look at our accounts, it was positive and that was before the Miovski sale was taken into account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, RustyRightPeg said: They have made good money on sales over the last number of years when you think of McKenna, Ferguson, Ramadani, Ramsey etc. Even as far back as Cosgrove they got a couple of million. They’ve also just inherited £600K from Barron. £640k for Barron, with potential addition of £250k and a 10% sell on fee. Ferguson is being touted for a move and we have 20% sell on there as well I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 8 minutes ago, Jack Torrance said: Glad to hear it. 😁 On a side note, it's 8 years today, since it was reported in the press that your mob had signed Yerda Selsavon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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