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SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

Dundee U 0 Livingston 1
Falkirk 0 Dunfermline 3
Hibs 1 Aberdeen 2
Kilmarnock 3 Hearts 0
Motherwell 1 Celtic 1
Rangers 0 Dundee 3

PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3
1.Aberdeen:-Points 35
2.Celtic:-Points 34
3.Dunfermline:-24

ABERDEENS TOP 3 AVERAGE RATINGS(League only)
1.Darren Mackie 7.46
2.Kevin McNaughton 7.40
3.Sunday Oliseh 7.29
3.Russell Anderson 7.29

ABERDEENS TOP 3 MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD WINNERS(League only)
1.Phil McGuire 3 MoMs
2.Darren Mackie 2 MoMs
3.Sunday Oliseh 1 MoM

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TWO PLAYERS OUT INJURED

We had some bad news after the Hibs game with the physio informing me that Bavidge and Whelan will be out injured after picking up knocks in the last game.
Martin Bavidge will miss a week of action with a damaged foot.He will miss the games against Dunfermline in the cup and Rangers in the league.
The physio informs me that Noel Whelan needs to see a specialist about a chest injury picked up in the last match.He will be out for 3 weeks to recover from this.We hope to see him back in january pushing hard for a place in the first team.
Calum McHattie was in fine form for the reserves scoring a hat-trick against Kilmarnock reserves.He will be called into the first team for the cup game in midweek.He is 19 now so he will need to keep those performances up if he wants to make it into the first team.He is one for the future,although if he played well in the first team i wouldnt be afraid to make him first choice now.
The league cup will give us a chance to rest a few of the regular first teamers.We won this cup last year but we have to think of fitness with the team still in the champions league.

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LEAGUE CUP QUARTER FINAL

Jimmy Calderwood takes his Dunfermline team to Pittodrie for todays league cup game.Dunfermline are 3rd in the league but that dosnt hide that they have had an up and down season so far,winning 7 and losing 5,3 have been drawn.
In meetings between the teams Aberdeen have never lost since Gunn has been in charge.Aberdeen have won 4,1 game ended in a draw.
Aberdeen are without Bavidge(Injured) and Whelan(Injured) for todays match.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
GK:-Holloway
RB:-Payne
LB:-Morrison
CB:-Tate
CB:-McGuire(C)
RMC:-Clark
CM:-Tiernan
LMC:-Muirhead
CFR:-Bagshaw
CF:-McHattie
CFL:-Lombardi
Subs:-Preece,Anderson,Paulinho,Morgan,Samba.

ABERDEEN VS. DUNFERMLINE LEAGUE CUP QUARTER FINAL

Aberdeen create the first chance with Lombardi setting up McHattie,McHattie tried to direct his shot but Thompson chalenged him to put it out for a corner,Charnock clears the corner with his head(13mins.)
Dunfermline came back at Aberdeen and won themselves a free kick just out side the box,Nicholson blasted it but it sailed over the bar(17mins.)
With tempers getting a bit heated the ref dishes out a few yellow cards in the first half.

Half time brings to a close a boring first half with only 2 chances made,The score stays Aberdeen 0 Dunfermline 0

Gunn demanded more at half time and he got it straight away,McHattie recieved a ball from Bagshaw,He used his pace to get into the box and play it acroos goal,Lombardi got there first,Goal,1-0(47mins.)
Dunfermline won another free kick just outside the box,Thompson was the man looking to try his luck this time,He stepped up and aimed for the top corner,Goal,1-1(64mins.)
A couple of subs are introduced,Paulinho and Morgan on for Tiernan and Lombardi(70mins.)
Dunfermlines Mortimer brought out a save from Langfield with a long range shot(81mins.)
The Dons had a good chance to score but Morgan had his shot tipped away by Stille,The loose ball was cleared by the Dunfermline defence(84mins.)

Both teams fail to make anymore chances,So that means we will have extra time.The score after 90mins is Aberdeen 1 Dunfermline 1.

No chances are made in the first half of extra time it looks like penaltys could be the only way to decide this one.The score stays at 1-1.

Chris Clark made progress up the right then crossed the ball into the middle,Bagshaw hit it on the volley but it went well over,He should have done better(107mins.)
That was the only chance of extra time as this one goes to Penaltys.The score at full time is Aberdeen 1 Dunfermline 1.

Dunfermline will take the first pen:-
Dempsey steps up....Saved(0-0.)
McGuire steps up....GOAL(1-0.)
McPhee is next up for Dunfermline....GOAL(1-1.)
McHattie steps up for Aberdeen....GOAL(2-1.)
Derek Young steps up to the spot....He blasts over(2-1.)
Clark makes the long walk to the penalty spot....He puts it wide.(2-1.)
Bullen for Dunfermline....GOAL(2-2.)
Paulinho to put Aberdeen ahead....Over the bar,(2-2.)
Dunfermlines Darren Young steps up....GOAL(2-3.)
Muirhead must score to keep the Dons in it....GOAL(3-3.)
McGroarty steps up for the Pars....GOAL(3-4.)
Bagshaw must score....Hes Missed Dunfermline are through,Last years winners are out.
Dunfermline win the penalty shootout 4-3 after drawing 1-1 in normal time.

ABERDEEN 1 DUNFERMLINE 1 (Dunfermline won 4-3 on penaltys)
GOALS:-Lombardi(Aberdeen)Thompson(Dunfermline)
REF:-Douglas McDonald
YELLOW CARDS:-Morrison,Muirhead,Lombardi(Aberdeen)Byrne,Dempsey, McPhee(Dunfermline)
RED CARDS:-None.
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Lee Bullen(Dunfermline)
ATTENDANCE:-18774

MANAGERS VIEW:-
Both teams worked hard and found it difficult to create chances.We are slightly dissapointed as we had the chance to wrap it up during the penaltys.We will look at this game and learn from it in the future.All credit to Dunfermline who have a super management team and i hope they go all the way.

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RANGERS COME TO THE GRANITE CITY

Rangers head to Pittodrie for todays game with the Dons.
Rangers have been poor this year and im surprised Alex McLeish is still there.They finished a poor 3rd last season and sit 5th in the table this year.
In past meetings between the clubs Aberdeen have won 4 with 1 game ending in a draw.
Rangers havent been playing well but they still have the players who could cause the Dons problems,Lovenkrands and Hughes are two men that have to be watched closely.
Aberdeen have Bavidge back,He will still sit this one out to let him recover fully from his injury,Whelan is still out with a back injury.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
GK:-Langfield
RB:-McNaughton
LB:-McCann
CB:-Anderson(C)
CB:-McGuire
RMC:-Paulinho
CM:-Oliseh
LMC:-Devine
CFR:-Mackie
CF:-Samba
CFL:-Prest
Subs:-Holloway,Tate,Clark,Muirhead,Bagshaw.

ABERDEEN VS. RANGERS PREMIER LEAGUE

The first half started slow as both teams battled for posession.
Mackie created the first chance with a mazy run down the right,He crossed the ball to Prest who had his drive saved by Klos,The defence cleared the ball(27mins.)
Prest was causing problems as Samba headed a ball into his path,He made it into the box before firing his shot well over(33mins.)
Rangers created their first chance as the half was coming to an end,Lovenkrands crossing from the right,Bellion headed at goal but Langfield tipped clear,The defence clears the rebound(40mins.)
Lovenkrands used his pace to make space for a shot from a tight angle,His shot went high and wide(41mins.)

The teams come in level at 0-0 at half time.Both teams have had chances and will look to hit the back of the net in the second half.

Devine played a ball from the left to Oliseh in the centre,Oliseh couldnt find no passing options so he hit a fierce shot,It sails well over the bar(49mins.)
Aberdeen make a couple of subs,Clark and Bagshaw on for Oliseh and Samba(72mins.)
Devine played a great ball to Bagshaw,Bagshaw turned in the box but he could only hit his shot wide(82mins.)
Rangers fail to make any chances in the second half,Aberdeen fail to score any.The score ends Aberdeen 0 Rangers 0.

ABERDEEN 0 RANGERS 0
GOALS:-None.
REF:-Stuart Dougal
YELLOW CARDS:-McCann,Mackie(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None.
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Patrick Kisnorbo(Rangers)
ATTENDANCE:-21172

MANAGERS VIEW:-
We struggled to create chances again in this one but with the ones we did create we should have scored.Im happy with the way the defense coped but in the final third play was poor.
We have our final game in the group stages of the champions league in midweek,We will train hard for that match in a bid to get the good form going again.
Stewart Devine had another good game and was trying his hardest to create something he looks like he is grabbing his big chance with both hands.

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SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

Aberdeen 0 Rangers 0
Celtic 3 Kilmarnock 2
Dundee U 1 Motherwell 5
Dunfermline 1 Hibs 2
Hearts 0 Falkirk 0
Livingston 1 Dundee 2

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3(After 16 games)
1.Celtic:-Points 37
2.Aberdeen:-Points 36
3.Hibs:-Points 25

TOP 3 GOALS SCORED(Teams)(League only)
1.Aberdeen:-30 goals scored
2.Celtic:-28 goals scored
3.Kilmarnock:-27 goals scored

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DUNDEE U SACK BOSS!

After the bad result against Motherwell on saturday Dundee United sacked their manager Ian McCall.They have found it tough over the last two seasons and the board felt they needed a change.Assistant Owen Coyle will take charge of the first team until a replacement is found.

ANDERLECHT VISIT PITTODRIE

Anderlecht bring there team to Pittodrie for a game that means nothing really.Aberdeen are already through,Anderlecht are already out.In the last meeting in Belgium both teams failed to hit the target as the game finished 0-0.
Aberdeen are without Whelan(injured) for the game.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
GK:-Langfield
RB:-Payne
LB:-Morrison
CB:-Anderson(C)
CB:-McGuire
RMC:-Clark
CM:-Tiernan
LMC:-Muirhead
CFR:-McHattie
CF:-Bavidge
CFL:-Bagshaw
Subs:-Preece,Tate,Oliseh,Devine,Prest,McNaughton,Mackie.

ABERDEEN VS. ANDERLECHT CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Aberdeen created the first chance of the game,Muirhead had a long range shot saved after being set up by Morrison(12mins.)
Anderlecht came forward and forced a corner after a good save by Langfield from a Guie-Mien shot,Langfield collects the ball from the corner(17mins.)
Deschacht had a hit from long range but Langfield watched it go high and wide of the goals(25mins.)
Calum McHattie done well on the right and sent a cross in,Bavidge got a head to it but his header rebounded back off the bar,The defence clears the loose ball(33mins.)
Buckley had a chance for Anderlecht but he couldnt direct his shot and it went wide(41mins.)

The end of the first half sees both teams making chances but both failing to convert them,The score stays Aberdeen 0 Anderlecht 0.

Guie-Mien had the first chance of the second half,His long range shot was well held by Langfield(51mins.)
Bavidge tried his luck from long range,His shot went well wide(56mins.)
Guie-Mien looked like he wanted to score,He beat two men before striking his shot,Langfield couldnt hold it but McGuire was there to clear the danger(62mins.)
Aberdeen change things around,Devine and Mackie on for Clark and McHattie(70mins.)
Bagshaw was the next up to try his luck,He could only blast his shot wide(77mins.)
The teams failed to create anymore chances as the game ends the same as the last one,Aberdeen 0 Anderlecht 0.

ABERDEEN 0 ANDERLECHT 0
GOALS:-None.
REF:-Herbert Fandel
YELLOW CARDS:-Clark(Aberdeen)Wilhelmsson,Seol(Anderlecht)
RED CARDS:-None.
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Rolf Christel Guie-Mien(Anderlecht)
ATTENDANCE:-19251

MANAGERS VIEW:-
Both teams had chances but failed to score,We feel we could have scored when Bavidge hit the bar but then again Langfield had to make a few good saves.We finished the group as winners so we will wait for the draw and hope we get one of the smaller teams in the competition.

OTHER GROUP GAME
Deportivo 2 Marseille 2

FINAL GROUP TABLE
1.Aberdeen:-Points 12
2.Deportivo:-Points 8
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3.Marseille:-Points 6
4.Anderlecht:-Points 4

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BEST DEFENCES TOP 3
1.Juventus(Italy) 0 goals conceded
2.Manchester U(England) 1 goal conceeded
3.Real Madrid(Spain) 1 goal conceeded

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2ND ROUND DRAW

FC Bayern vs. Chelsea
Deportivo vs. Juventus
Aberdeen vs. Man U
Milan vs. Dinamo Kiev
Liverpool vs. Roma
Arsenal vs. Inter
Schalke 04 vs. Dortmund
Real Madrid vs. Benfica

MANAGERS VIEW:-
We were paired with one of the hardest teams in the draw in my opinion.We will go into it looking for a good result but it will be hard.The games take place in march so we have plenty time to watch them and find any weaknesses they have.

A NEW BOSS FOR UNITED
Dundee U appoint Welshman Mark Bowen as their new manager,He will take over the first team duties from Owen Coyle straight away,Coyle will stay as his assistant.Bowen will have to work his magic quick as Dundee U are second bottom of the league.

ABERDEEN TRAVEL TO DENS PARK
Aberdeen travel to Dundee for todays match.Dundee will be keen to get a result against the Dons as they have failed to beat them since Gunn has been in charge,Aberdeen have won 3 of the 4 meetings,1 ended in a draw.Dundee are 7th in the league table but a few wins could have them into 3rd.
Aberdeen still have Whelan(Injured) out for the game.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
GK:-Langfield
RB:-McNaughton
LB:-McCann
CB:-Anderson(C)
CB:-McGuire
RMC:-Paulinho
CM:-Oliseh
LMC:-Devine
CFR:-Mackie
CF:-Samba
CFL:-Prest
Subs:-Holloway,Tate,Tiernan,Muirhead,Bavidge.

DUNDEE VS. ABERDEEN PREMIER LEAGUE

Aberdeen stunned the home team with the first attack of the game,Mackie played Samba away up the right,Samba crossed into the box for an unmarked Prest,He tapped in,Goal,1-0(2mins.)
Mackie played it to Samba again,This time Samba went it alone but he shot over the bar(9mins.)
Aberdeen were looking good as Paulinho sent a ball in to Sambas feet,Sancho came in from behind with a bad challenge,Penalty,Samba steps up....Goal,2-0(21mins.)
Prest tried his luck from long range but his shot went well over(29mins.)
Dundee won a free kick at the half way line which Mair flighted in,Nemsadze headed it but Langfield tipped it out of play,Burley hits a shot wide from the corner(39mins.)

The half time whistle blows,The Dundee fans wont be happy as they trail 2-0.

Samba won a free kick just outside the box after a bad challenge from Wilkie,Wilkie was shown a red card(50mins)
Oliseh stepped up to strike a shot...Brilliant save by Speroni,Corner,Sancho heads the corner clear(50mins.)
McNaughton crossed an early ball from the right,Mackie hit a first time shot under pressure,His shot went well over the bar(73mins.)
A couple of subs were added Muirhead and Bavidge on for Devine and Samba(74mins.)
Muirhead set Mackie up with a good ball from the left,It wasnt Mackies day as he hit his shot straight at the keeper(83mins.)
That was the last chance of the game as Aberdeen do enough for the three points,The score ends Dundee 0 Aberdeen 2.

DUNDEE 0 ABERDEEN 2
GOALS:-Prest,Samba(Aberdeen)
REF:-Hugh Dallas
YELLOW CARDS:-Devine(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-Wilkie(Dundee)
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Cherno Samba(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-11846

MANAGERS VIEW:-
I dont know if my team played well or Dundee were just really poor.It was good to get a win after the last few games ended in draws.We are heading into the christmas and new year period so getting morale up is a good thing for the squad.

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

Dundee 0 Aberdeen 2
Falkirk 1 Celtic 3
Hibs 5 Hearts 0
Kilmarnock 5 Dundee U 4
Motherwell 3 Livingston 1
Rangers 6 Dunfermline 1

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3
1.Celtic:-Points 40
2.Aberdeen:-Points 39
3.Hibs:-Points 28

LEAGUE TOP SCORERS TOP 3
1.Paul Di Giacomo(Kilmarnock) 14 goals
2.Steven Milne(Dundee) 9 goals
3.Derek Lilley(Livingston) 9 goals

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SCOTTISH CUP 3RD ROUND DRAW

Aberdeen are drawn away to Livingston in the Scottish cup 3rd round.They will travel down to the City Stadium on the 15th of january.The transfer window will have been open for 2 weeks by then so we could have some new faces in before the game.

ABERDEEN MEET LIVI AGAIN,ITS THE LEAGUE THIS TIME THOUGH

After the midweek cup draw paired us with Livingston,We had to meet them in the league 2 days later.The boxing day clash will be the 6th time the teams have met,In the 5 previous games Aberdeen have won 4 with one game ending level.Livingston come into the game on the back of 2 defeats so they will be looking to improve on that,They sit a poor 9th in the league.
Aberdeen have a full squad to pick from.
Noel Whelan came to train with the first team a day before the match but we will give him an extra few days to train before we play him again.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
GK:-Langfield
RB:-McNaughton
LB:-McCann
CB:-Anderson(C)
CB:-McGuire
RMC:-Paulinho
CM:-Oliseh
LMC:-Devine
CFR:-Mackie
CF:-Samba
CFL:-Prest
Subs:-Holloway,Tate,Tiernan,Muirhead,Bavidge.

LIVINGSTON VS. ABERDEEN PREMIER LEAGUE

It took half an hour for anyone to register a chance on goal,Devine passed the ball to Paulinho at the edge of the box but he blasted well over the bar(30mins.)
Devine played a loveley ball from the left towards Mackies head,Mackie got up to it before the defender,McKenzie tips it,Goal,1-0(35mins.)
Paulinho set up Oliseh on the edge of the box,Oliseh hit a hard shot but it clipped the bar and went over(41mins.)

The half time whistle blows,Livi fail to make a chance as Aberdeen lead 1-0.Both managers will be asking for more from their teams in the second half.

The first chance of the second half was a long time coming,Samba played a ball to Mackie.Mackie should have done better as he fired his shot wide after being clean through(66mins.)
A couple of subs came on,Muirhead and Bavidge for Devine and Samba(68mins.)
Mackie added to his goal account,Bavidge played a superb ball into his path,He rounded the keeper then rolled it in,Goal,2-0(77mins.)
Prest set up Bavidge with a chance,Prest sent in the cross for Bavidges head,Bavidge got a head onto it but it went high over the bar(84mins.)
The final whistle blows,Aberdeen win the game 2-0.The home fans go home unhappy as livi fail to create a chance.

LIVINGSTON 0 ABERDEEN 2
GOALS:-Mackie 2(Aberdeen)
REF:-David Somers
YELLOW CARD:-McNamee,Lilley(Livingston)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Darren Mackie(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-9411

MANAGERS VIEW:-
I think we could have played another 90 mins and livi still wouldnt have scored,We took our chances and came away with the 3 points.The defence had a great game,We are really looking solid at the back with this our 4th clean sheet in a row.

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

Celtic 3 Hibs 2
Dundee U 2 Falkirk 0
Dunfermline 1 Dundee 1
Hearts 2 Rangers 0
Livingston 0 Aberdeen 2
Motherwell 1 Kilmarnock 1

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3(After 18 games)
1.Celtic:-Points 43
2.Aberdeen:-Points 42
3.Hibs:-Points 28

TOP 3 AVERAGE ATTENDANCES(League only)
1.Celtic:- 54100
2.Rangers:- 44299
3.Aberdeen:- 17406

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ITS THAT TIME OF THE MONTH AGAIN

The first of january brings the monthly awards and the opening of the transfer window.

Player of the month:-Henrik Larsson(Celtic)
Young player of the month:-Scott Brown(Hibernian)
Manager of the month:-Barry Gunn(Aberdeen)

DUNFERMLINE TRAVEL TO PITTODRIE

The first of january also sees the team that put Aberdeen out the cup come to Pittodrie.Aberdeen will be looking for some revenge after losing on penalties when they should have won.The teams have met 6 times with Aberdeen winning 4,1 ended in a draw,1 ended in a Dunfermline penalty win.Dunfermline have been up and down this season and the result will depend on which Dunfermline team turns up.
Aberdeen have a full squad to pick from for todays game.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
GK:-Langfield
RB:-McNaughton
LB:-McCann
CB:-Anderson(C)
CB:-McGuire
RMC:-Paulinho
CM:-Oliseh
LMC:-Clark
CFR:-Mackie
CF:-Samba
CFL:-Prest
Subs:-Holloway,Tate,Whelan,Muirhead,Bavidge.

ABERDEEN VS. DUNFERMLINE PREMIER LEAGUE

Aberdeen created the first chance of the match,Oliseh blasting a shot high and wide of the goal(13mins.)
Oliseh had the next chance too with another long range shot,Stillie tipped it out for a corner,Paulinho whipped it in to Anderson but his volley went well wide(31mins.)
It seemed Oliseh was the only one wanting to take a shot today,He blasted another shot over the bar from about 25 yards(34mins.)
The strikers were no where to be seen in the first half as Oliseh tried his luck from distance,Like the rest it sailed over the bar(43mins.)

The end of the half sees the teams go in level at 0-0.The fans will be hoping for more action in the second half.

The first chance of the second half fell to Oliseh,He done what he does best and blasted it over the bar(56mins.)
A couple of subs are made,Muirhead and Whelan replace Clark and Mackie(58mins.)
Samba set Prest up for a chance,Prest controlled well then hit his shot well wide(71mins.)
Aberdeen were pushing for a goal and won a free kick just outside the box,Whelan stepped up to take it....Hits the wall,Anderson volleys over the bar(73mins.)
Dunfermline got invoved in the play towards the end,Thomson being shown his second yellow card and sent for an early bath(84mins.)
Aberdeen won a free kick in injury time,Whelan stepped up....Tipped away,Muirhead is first to the ball,Stillie saves again corner,Bullen heads away the corner(92mins.)
The game ends the way it started,The final score is Aberdeen 0 Dunfermline 0.

ABERDEEN 0 DUNFERMLINE 0
GOALS:-None
REF:-Garry Mitchell
YELLOW CARDS:-Thomson 2,Crawford(Dunfermline)
RED CARDS:-Scott Thomson(Dunfermline)
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Derek Stillie(Dunfermline)
ATTENDANCE:-18703

MANAGERS VIEW:-
We were poor,They were poor,So a draw was a fair result.We didnt look like we could score today as we were restricted to long range shots.We are failing to create the chances just now and might look to add a creative midfielder in the next few weeks.

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

Aberdeen 0 Dunfermline 0
Dundee 0 Hearts 0
Falkirk 1 Motherwell 4
Hibs 4 Dundee U 0
Kilmarnock 2 Livingston 0
Rangers 2 Celtic 1

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3
1.Aberdeen:-Points 43
2.Celtic:-Points 43
3,Hibs:-Points 31

AVERAGE RATINGS TOP 3(League only)
1.Henrik Larsson(Celtic) 8.29
2.Scott Brown(Hibs) 7.94
3.David Bellion(Rangers) 7.75

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BIDS ARE MADE AS WINDOW OPENS FOR BUSINESS

The opening of the transfer window sees me looking around Scotland for any players out of contract at the end of the season.Only one player was found Stephen O'Donnell.The Dundee United player has a good future in the game and we hope we can do something to make him sign.A contract has been offered to him and he will decide where his future lies in the next few days.

A few bids were made for players that the scouts had found.
Bojan Djordjic of Man U who is listed came up in our uk and Ire search,We have bid 200k for him.Even though we meet the asking price im not sure he will want to move to Aberdeen.
We have also offered Partick Thistle 40k for Emmanuel Panther,He would be intrested in moving but Partick will want to keep a hold of one of their best player.
We are keeping a close eye on a few others and could make some bids in the next few weeks.

O'DONNELL REJECTS THE DONS

Dundee Uniteds Stephen O'Donnell has signed a new contract at his club.This ends the speculation surrounding O'Donnells future.Thier was talk of him moving to Aberdeen at the end of the season but the talk will end now as he commits his future to United.Aberdeen had offered him a 2 year contract which he rejected in favour of a 4 year deal at Dundee United.Mr Gunn had this to say"We offered him a very good contract,More money than United too so fair play to the lad he choose to stay at the club thats been loyal to him"

PREECE UNHAPPY

David Preece came up and told me today he was unhappy at not being first choice.The conversation was pretty stright forward:-

PREECE:-Im Unhappy at not being first choice boss,I might have to leave if things dont improve.
GUNN:-Ok David your on the list plus you can be first choice reserve keeper from now on.If your not happy with that you can train on your own.
PREECE:-Err thats not what i meant boss,I want to stay but not being first choice is hard.
GUNN:-I know its hard,I thought you could put up with a challenge but i was wrong.Im going to have to list you for your outburst if it happens again you will find your wages a bit short for a week.
PREECE:-Ok boss wont happen again,Sorry.

1 ARRIVES,1 REJECTED

A trialist arrived in Aberdeen just a day before the next game against Hearts,Noel Hunt arrived for a two week trial from Dunfermline.He is still under contract with Dunfermline and would cost 200k.The scouts have gave him glowing reports so we will have a good look in the next two weeks.
Man U reject the 200k offer for Djorjic,They have put his price tag up to 250k,We have put in a bigger bid as he looks like the kind of player we need.