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The Physio informs me that Chris Clark will be out for 2 weeks,Its a blow at this stage of the season but the physio reports if he justs rests he will be fine.He twisted his knee in the last match.
The next match is up quick and a midweek tie against Dunfermline.The scout reports that they normally play an attacking 3-5-2 formation,He also notes they are a determined side with Gary Dempsey a potent threat.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Ti ernan,Paulinho,Devine,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Hart,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.

DUNFERMLINE 0 ABERDEEN 3PREMIER LEAGUE
It was Paulinho who went closest before the Dons went ahead,His Free kick going just over the bar.Aberdeen then had the lead MacLeans pass bouncing off Skerla then falling to Mackie who hit a fierce shot past the keeper 1-0(35mins.)Derek Young was unlucky not to score a few minutes later,Preece saving his stinging drive.The first half finished 1-0 and the score stayed the same as Aberdeen made changes to try and wrap it up,Heikkinen,Muirhead and Bavidge on for Tiernan,Devine and Prest.(64mins.)The Dons doubled their lead soon after Mackie playing the ball to MacLean who rounded the keeper and scored 2-0(70mins.)Mackies pace caused the problems for the third as he rushed up the right hand side,He beat a man before laying the ball across goal for Bavidge to tap home 3-0(81mins.)Gary Mason tried to get a reply for Dunfermline but his shot was high and wide of the goal.The Dunfermline fans head home after the third goal as their team are beat 3-0.

REF:-Iain Brines
YELLOW CARDS:-Mason,Thomson(Dunfermline)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Paulinho(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-10164


No new injury worries after the game,Clark and Tosh still the only concerns.
Steve MacLean has really impressed during his loan from Rangers.We would love to sign him but could be priced out of the move.Rangers want at least 750k for him and Aberdeen simply cant afford it.
Dundee up now and the scout informs me that they normally line up in a 4-3-3 formation.He also meantions they are a strong team with Nacho Novo the main threat.

DUNDEE 0 ABERDEEN 1PREMIER LEAGUE
Dundee started the brighter team missing chances through Nemsadze and Rae.Aberdeen came back into it but failed to make and clear chances and were restricted to shots from outside the box.The players battled for every ball as they went in level at half time.Aberdeen scored with the first chance of the second half,Paulinho flighted in the near post corner and McGuire headed it across goal only to hit Milne and in 1-0(63mins.)Aberdeen threw 3 subs on again Heikkinen,Muirhead and Bavidge on for Paulinho,Devine and Prest.(70mins.)Dundee won a corner and could have leveled it soon after,Burley with the corner towards Milne he beat McNaughton in the air only to be denied by Preece in the Aberdeen goal,McGuire was at hand to clear the rebound.Bavidge had the ball in the net in the last minute but made his run too early and was flagged offside.A hard fought victory but a victory it is,it finishes 1-0.

REF:-Ian Fyfe
YELLOW CARDS:-Burley(Dundee)Paulino(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Phil McGuire(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-8714

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3:-(After 26 games)
1.Aberdeen:- Points 68
2.Celtic:- Points 67
3.Hibs:- Points 44

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ABERDEEN LINE UP:-VS DUNDEEPreece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Ti ernan,Paulinho,Devine,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Hart,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.
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The chairman was really pleased to have beat Dundee,unlike the Dundee chairman who told Duffy his job is under threat.Dundee sit 10th in the league and if that dosnt improve soon Duffy will be gone.
Chris Clark returns from injury and could take his place in the side to face Rangers.
Rangers now and they will be out for revenge as they have failed to score any points in games against the Dons this season.They normally line up in a 4-3-3 and have an exceptional team.The scout notes they have a quick attack with Peter Lovenkrands a potent threat.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Hart,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.

ABERDEEN 2 RANGERS 0PREMIER LEAGUE
The first half could only throw up 2 shots,Both by Aberdeen.Clark shooting wide and Mackie forcing a save from Klos.The half time whistle came with the teams locked at 0-0.Rangers had the first chance after half time Capucho firing over from close range.Aberdeen were to take the lead just as Rangers looked the better team,Paulinho setting up Mackie with a through ball before Mackie struck the back of the net 1-0(63mins.)Aberdeen made a double change,Muirhead and Bavidge on for Tiernan and Prest(67mins.)Emerson came close for the Gers as he grazed the top of the bar from 25 yards.Time was running out for Rangers as they tried to get back into it.Dons sub Muirhead then put the game beyond doubt,He robbed the ball from Emerson before sending a 20 yard strike into the corner 2-0(90mins.)Emerson tried to get Rangers back into it but could only manage another poor shot over the bar.Final score 2-0.

REF:-Kevin Toner
YELLOW CARDS:-McQuilken,Prest(Aberdeen)Moore,Emerson,Quinn(Celti c)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Darren Mackie(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-21172

The 1st of the month brings news that alot of the backroom staff are out of contract in three months.They will be kept on their toes until then as i dont plan to open talks with them before the season ends.
Steve Tosh returns to training but the chances of him getting a game again are very slim.He has been transfer listed.
The team have been working extra hard in training for the cup quarter final and are looking up for it.
Motherwell away now and a semi-final place at stake.The scout reports they normally play a 3-5-2 formation and that they have a competent side,He also adds they have a hard working midfield run by Stephen Pearson.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Ti ernan,Paulinho,Devine,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Rossiter,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.

MOTHERWELL 2 ABERDEEN 1SCOTTISH CUP QUARTER FINAL
With 12 minutes gone Aberdeen should have been one up MacLean hitting his shot straight into Ewings arms.A few minutes later and he made up for that awful miss by scoring,Paulinho played a flighted ball into MacLean and he scored with a fine strike 1-0(16mins.)David Preece was carried off injured as Andy Goram took his place(24mins.)Their was further bad news just 4 minutes later as Prest had to go off after a slight knock,He was replaced by Muirhead(28mins.)Motherwell then leveled it Clarkson setting up Pearson for the goal1-1(35mins.)Motherwell had another chance before the break Goram saving well from Pearsons drive.After half time Motherwell looked the better team and went ahead through ex Dons player Alan Carella.Pearson beat Tiernan before laying it to Carella to tap home 2-1(56mins.)More bad news for the Dons as sub Muirhead has to come off with a slight knock,Bavidge is put on to try and save the game(70mins.)Mackie had Aberdeens best chance to get back into it but his low drive was straight at the keeper.Motherwell hold out to win the game 2-1 and earn a semi final place.

REF:-Stuart Dougal
YELLOW CARDS:-Partridge(Motherwell)Tiernan(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Stephen Pearson(Motherwell)
ATTENDANCE:-8658

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After the cup defeat Gunn is told that Scott Muirhead is out of action for two weeks with a twisted knee.Scott had started to push for a first team place in the last few weeks and was showing he has what it takes to make the grade.
The next game is up just a few days after the cup exit,Motherwell standing infront of the Dons again.The scout reports they normally play a 3-5-2 formation and that they have a competent side,He also adds they have a hard working midfield run by Stephen Pearson.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Rossiter,Thomas,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.

MOTHERWELL 0 ABERDEEN 2PREMIER LEAGUE
Motherwell look the stronger team in the first half creating a few half chances.Alex Burns missing the target a couple of times and Pearson hitting the side netting with a strike.Aberdeen could only manage one shot MacLean the one denied by the Motherwell keeper.The teams went in 0-0 at half time.Aberdeen came back into it in the second half and stole the lead with defender Phil McGuire scoring it,A Free kick by Paulinho was met by the head of McGuire who powered a header in to the net 1-0(60mins.)Aberdeen were two up soon after a brilliant ball from Prest was met by Mackie to tap in 2-0(62mins.)The Dons made some subs,Heikkinen,Thomas,Bavidge on for Paulinho,MacLean and Prest(75mins.)Motherwell tried to get back into the game but Pearson and co couldnt hit the net.The game ends 2-0.

REF:-Hugh Dallas
YELLOW CARDS:-Lasley,Burns(Motherwell)Clark,Paulinho(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Phil McGuire(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-6638


No fresh injury worries after the game,We should have a near full squad for the league cup final.Muirhead being the only doubt.
The cup final is on sunday so we use the saturday to watch the young guys in action,Calum McHattie and Zander Diamond will be around the first team soon going on this performance.
The cup final is upon us as Aberdeen face Hibernian at Hampden.They play a direct 5-3-2 formation with alot of pace through out the team.Brown is a potent threat and should be watched closely.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Rossiter,Thomas,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.

ABERDEEN HIBERNIANLEAGUE CUP FINALHampden park
Aberdeen were to create the first chance of the game,Tiernan crossing for Prest who had his shot saved.The next chance produced the first goal Prest running up the left side before cutting in and laying it to Mackie,Mackie was left with a tap in 1-0(27mins.)Hibs first chance produced a corner Barr calling Preece into action,Murrays corner was again met by Barr who was again denied by Preece.Just before half time Thomson of Hibs blasted a shot wide.At half time the score is 1-0 Aberdeen but Hibs dont look out of it just yet.Just after half time Mackie had a chance to put the Dons up 2-0 but his shot was saved by Hyldgaard.Aberdeen change some players Heikkinen and Bavidge are on for Paulinho and Prest(65mins.)A few minutes later Brebner shot over the bar from just outside the box as Hibs looked for a goal.Aberdeen scored again to put the game beyond Hibs Bavidge creating the goal for MacLean to finish 2-0(72mins.)Bavidge could have scored himself but Hyldgaard saved his powerful shot,The corner was headed away.Hibs scored but it could be too late,Sub Riordan set up Brown who finished 2-1(89mins.)That proved to be the last action of the game as Aberdeen win the league cup 2-1.

REF:-Jonh Underhill
YELLOW CARDS:-Anderson,McGuire,Paulinho,Mackie,Prest(Aberdeen)Za mbernardi(Hibernian)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Steven MacLean(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-52466

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The fans and chairman were celabrating all night after the cup win but Gunn told gathering reporters that the team cant get to carried away and will have to stay focused.Aberdeen were awarded 300k for winning the competition they last won in 1996.
Russell Anderson picked up a arm injury and will be out for a week.Zander Diamond will get a chance to impress in the first team.
Bottom club Partick in a wednesday game next and the scout reports they normally line up with a 3-5-2 formation,He notes they are a poor side and they should not cause any problems.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Diamond,McGuire(C),Cla rk,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,MacLean,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Rossiter,Thomas,Heikkeinen,Bavidge.

PARTICK THISTLE 2 ABERDEEN 2PREMIER LEAGUE
Aberdeen struck first in this one with a 25 yard free kick from Paulinho(22mins.)Aberdeen doubled their lead,MacLean setting up Mackie to score at the keepers near post 2-0(44mins.)1 minute later Partick pulled one back,Aberdeen old boy Jamie Buchan scoring to take Partick back into it 2-1(45mins.)After half time Partick were to level it,McBride setting up Mitchell who rounded the keeper before rolling the ball into the net 2-2(58mins.)Aberdeen looked tired after their cup win,but will count this as two points dropped.The game finished 2-2.

REF:-Hugh Dallas
YELLOW CARDS:-Forrest,Rowson,Wise(Partick)McNaughton,Clark,Prest (Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Paulinho(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-6521


After the match we are informed that Clark will be suspended for the next game after picking up 16 disciplinary points.We are also informed Prest will miss 2 games after he reached 32 points.
Phil McGuire and Kevin McNaughton are called up for Scotland,Russell Anderson misses out through injury.
Kilmarnock up next and not much time for the players to rest between games.The scout reports that they normally play a 3-5-2 formation and he says they have a strong team.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,Morrison,Diamond,McGuire(C),Tier nan,Paulinho,Muirhead,Mackie,Bavidge,MacLean.
SUB:-Goram,Rossiter,Thomas,Heikkeinen,Morgan.


ABERDEEN 3 KILMARNOCK 1PREMIER LEAGUE
Aberdeen were back on the right track here as they dominated the game early on,Paulinho flighting in the corner for Bavidge to power a header in off Hardie 1-0(19mins.)Paulinho provided the second from another corner,This time Maclean scoring with a header to make it 2-0(43mins.)Killie pulled one back in the second half Di Giacomo with a superb solo goal 2-1(65mins.)Aberdeen made some subs to give some tired legs a rest,Thomas and Morgan on for Muirhead and MacLean(71mins.)A few minutes later youngster Morgan added a third,Again it was Paulinho setting it up this time leaving Morgan with an easy tap in 3-1(74mins.)The Dons boss is glad to see his team win this one after the slip up against Partick.The game ended 3-1 Aberdeen.

REF:-Jonh Underhill
YELLOW CARDS:-McNaughton,McGuire,Mackie(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Paulinho(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-18256

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With three games to go until the league split and only eight left in the season we find ourselves in a very good position,We have to play Hibs twice and Celtic twice before the end of the season so we know its going to be a hard battle with Celtic for the title.
Russell Anderson returns to training,The very next day he twists his knee and will be out for a week.
That prompts me to meet the chairman and discuss better training facilities,He says a lack of funds and an outstanding loan prevents the club from being able to improve on the set up we have,which is adequate.A club like Aberdeen need the best but will have to wait until we can raise some money on the pitch.
The first of the month brings an award for Paulinho as young player of the month.
Hibs away up now and a big game for both teams,Hibs will line up in a 5-3-2 formation,The scout notes they have a quick team who will cause problems if left open.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,Morrison,Diamond,McGuire(C),Clar k,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,MacLean.
SUB:-Goram,Rossiter,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,Morgan.

HIBERNIAN 2 ABERDEEN 2PREMIER LEAGUE
A close contest at Easter Road where Hibs could have had an early lead,Brebners shot held well by Preece.Brebner was a constant threat from midfield and he set up O'Connor who smashed the ball into the top corner 1-0(33mins.)Half time came with not much more action.The second half had only a few chances befor the Dons made some subs,Heikkinen and Morgan on for Paulinho and Maclean.(79mins.)Then the game went into overdrive,Brown done well to beat Diamond before laying it across the six yard box,McManus was there Goal 2-0(86mins.)Just 2 minutes later the Dons came racing back,Heikkinen with a long ball to Mackie he managed to get above his man to head home 2-1(88mins.)Then two minutes into injury time Aberdeen won a corner,Tiernan swung it in and Bavidge got the head to it before Zambernardi,Goal 2-2(90mins.)A dramatic end sees the game end 2-2.

REF:-Jonh Underhill
YELLOW CARDS:-Morrison,Clark,Tiernan,Mackie(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Martin Bavidge(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-16078


Russell Anderson will be fit for the next game and will take his place back in the centre of defence with McGuire.
Calum McHattie was in fine form for the reserves scoring two and being awarded the man of the match.We will be looking to see him in first team action in the last seven games.
A solid Dundee United team now and the scout reports they normally line up in a 5-3-2 sweeper formation,He notes they have a strong team with a quick attack.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,MCQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,McHattie.

ABERDEEN 2 DUNDEE UNITED 0PREMIER LEAGUE
The first half was a dull affair with only a few chances at goal Prest and Paulinho missing for the Dons.The Dons did score just before half time Paulinho setting up Mackie who scored with his head 1-0(43mins.)The second half didnt fair much better as chances didnt fall often,Aberdeen were to win a corner which was taken by Paulinho only to be met by the head of McGuire(57mins.)Fergus Tiernan came off with a slight knock,Heikkinen on for Tiernan(76mins.)United did have a chance through samuel but he fired over the bar.The Dons win the game 2-0.

REF:-David Somers
YELLOW CARDS:-Duff,Paterson(Dundee U)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Martin Prest(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-19106

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The next game is up quick and Celtic the team.Celtic need to win the game to have any chance of winning the title they are 5 points behind with six games left.
The scout reports they are a world class team who line up in a 3-5-2 formation,He also notes there attack is quick and strong.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,MCQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,McHattie.

CELTIC 1 ABERDEEN 0PREMIER LEAGUE
Celtic made the first chance with Larsson shooting straight at the keeper.Aberdeen up next and Mackie used his pace to get beyond the defence but his shot was tipped over by Hedman,The corner was headed away by the Celtic defence.Lambert up next and he fired his shot over the bar from just outside the box.Russell Anderson gets carried off and is replaced by Diamond(35mins.)Thompson gave Celtic the lead soon after,He scored with a drive from the edge of the area 1-0(38mins.)Larsson could have made it two put Preece saved his shot.Half time sees the teams going in with the score 1-0 to Celtic.The second half started with Lennon shooting straight at Preece.Aberdeen were unlucky not to be level as Paulinhos free kick rebounds off the bar.Aberdeen failed to make anymore chances as Celtic dominated the game missing more chances through Sutton and Maloney.Celtic win the game 1-0.

REF:-Kevin Toner
YELLOW CARDS:-Williams(Celtic)Clark,Paulinho,Prest(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Henrik Larsson(Celtic)
ATTENDANCE:-52836

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE(After 33 games)

1.Aberdeen:-Points 82
2.Celtic:-Points 79
3.Hibs:-Points 58
4.Rangers:-Points 55
5.Dunfermline:-Points 44
6.Dundee U:-Points 42
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7.Kilmarnock:-Points 42
8.Dundee:-Points 40
9.Hearts:-Points 37
10.Livingston:-Points 34
11.Motherwell:-Points 32
12.Partick Th:-Points 16**

**Partick Thistle are relagated

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Since the top 2 are so close im going to change the format for the last 4 games.The last game of the season could be a title decider with Aberdeen playing Celtic at Parkhead.

Aberdeen face Dundee United at Home in the next match,Celtic are also at home and face a poor Rangers team.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Heikkinen,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,MacLean,McHattie.

ABERDEEN 4 DUNDEE UNITED 0PREMIER LEAGUE
A good performance by the Dons to keep them on top.Goals from Heikkinen(8mins,)Bavidge(22mins,)Mackie(73mins,)an d Prest(87mins,)made sure of the points as Dundee United failed to get a shot on target.

REF:-David Somers
YELLOW CARDS:-None
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Martin Prest(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-19075


CELTIC 2 RANGERS 1PREMIER LEAGUE
De Boer had Rangers up 1-0 but that only lasted five minutes as Celtic hit back through Larsson(24mins,)and Lambert (26mins,)Celtic keep the pressure on Aberdeen as they manage to keep Rangers from causing any real danger.

REF:-Kevin Toner
YELLOW CARDS:-None
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Joos Valgaeren(Celtic)
ATTENDANCE:-60795


The next game is a wednesday game and is up quick Aberdeen face Rangers and Celtic face Dunfermline.This is Aberdeens last home game of the season.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,McHattie.

ABERDEEN 3 RANGERS 0PREMIER LEAGUE
A superb win against a poor Rangers team.Prest(52mins,)Mackie(62mins,)and Bavidge(63mins.)scoring the goals.This could be the final nail in the coffin for the Rangers manager as results get worse not better.

REF:-Willie Young
YELLOW CARDS:-McQuilken(Aberdeen)Hughes,Emerson(Rangers)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Chris Clark(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-21171

CELTIC 2 DUNFERMLINE 0PREMIER LEAGUE
Chris sutton scored both Celtics goals in a easy win,one before half time(41mins) and one after half time(60mins) gave Celtic the three points.It is looking like it could come down to last day decider.

REF:-Michael McCurry
YELLOW CARDS:-Laursen(Celtic)McGroarty,Crawford(Dunfermline)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Chris Sutton(Celtic)
ATTENDANCE:-52904

Shermanez

It's gonna be a close one... C'mon the Dons!

*bites nails*

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Both teams came through the last game with no injury worries.
The next round of games sees both teams away Aberdeen at Dunfermline and Celtic at Hibernian.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,McHattie.

DUNFERMLINE 0 ABERDEEN 0PREMIER LEAGUE
A draw is a fair result as both teams failed to hit the back of the net.Aberdeen will feel they had the better chances but they bottled it under pressure 0-0.

REF:-Hugh Dallas
YELLOW CARDS:-Anderson,McGuire(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Andrius Skerla(Dunfermline)
ATTENDANCE:-11259

HIBERNIAN 1 CELTIC 2PREMIER LEAGUE
Hibs had the lead early on Whittaker scoring after 5 minutes.Celtic came back after half time with goals from Liam Miller(65mins,)and Sutton (80mins.)Celtic win to close the gap to 1 point with 2 games left.

REF:-John Underhill
YELLOW CARDS:-Valgaeren,Laursen,Petrov(Celtic)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Henrik Larsson(Celtic)
ATTENDANCE:-17491



After the game Aberdeen are informed that Paulinho will be out for 4 days,He should make the Hibs game.
Celtic have no injury worries after the game.
Both teams away for this game Aberdeen are at Easter Road to play Hibs,Celtic travel to Dundee to play Dundee United.

ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUB:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,McHattie.

HIBERNIAN 1 ABERDEEN 3PREMIER LEAGUE
Aberdeen won this with a good performance although they did have a slight scare towards the end.Paulinho scored a wonderful 25 yard free kick in the 4th minute.They doubled their lead in 24 minutes,Bavidge scoring the goal.Hibs came back into it on the 84th minute Whittaker scoring.Aberdeen were to then make the game safe Mackie scoring in the 88th minute.the game finished 3-1 Aberdeen.

REF:-Garry Mitchell
YELLOW CARDS:-Doumbe,Smith(Hibs)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Paulinho(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-16077

DUNDEE UNITED 1 CELTIC 3PREMIER LEAGUE
Celtic went up 1-0 early in the game Sutton scoring the goal(7mins,)United were level before half time Griffin scoring with a long drive(37mins,)Sutton had Celtic ahead in the second half with a pwerful header(66mins.)Then Crainey made the game safe with a penalty in the 87th minute.Celtic win 3-1.

REF:-Michael McCurry
YELLOW CARDS:-Griffin(Dundee U)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Chris Sutton(Celtic)
ATTENDANCE:-14173

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 2(1 Game left)
1.Aberdeen:- Points 92
2.Celtic:- Points 91

CELTIC VS. ABERDEEN
Two teams,Nintey minutes,One trophy
TITLE DECIDER
Who will come out on top next week?

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Aberdeen find no injury worries after the last game,Celtic are all clear after the game aswell.Both teams will have full squads to choose from.
Celtic are rocked just before the game as John Hartson demands a transfer as he is unhappy with boss Martin O'Neill.Hartson has only played ten games this season.

Celtic will line up in a 3-5-2 formation.
CELTIC LINE UP:-
Hedman,Valgaeren,Varga,Laursen,Agathe,Thompson,Len non,Petrov,Lambert,Larsson(C),Sutton.
SUBS:-Marshall,Maloney,Miller,Williams,Hartson.

Aberdeen line up in a 4-3-3 formation.
ABERDEEN LINE UP:-
Preece,McNaughton,McQuilken,Anderson(C),McGuire,Cl ark,Paulinho,Tiernan,Mackie,Bavidge,Prest.
SUBS:-Goram,Diamond,Muirhead,Heikkeinen,McHattie.

CELTIC vs. ABERDEENPREMIER LEAGUE
Aberdeen had the first chance of the match Paulinho hitting the side netting with a 20 yard free kick.Lambert was next up Thompson played the ball across field and Lambert struck a shot over the bar.Clark set up Mackie who run clear on the right he played the ball along the six yard box,Bavidge tapped in 1-0(23mins.)Mackies pace caused problems again as he was let loose on the right another perfect cross to Bavidge 2-0(28mins.)The game didnt produce any more chances until just before half time when Celtic pulled one back,Petrov with a high ball over the top for Larsson,He rounded the keeper then slotted in 2-1(45mins.)The teams go in at half time at 2-1 the Dons.The second half starts and 23 seconds into it Bavidge accepts a Varga mistake to score 3-1(45mins.)Petrov tried to get Celtic back into it but fired a shot over the bar.Shortly after Bavidge could have had a fourth as he was clean through,He blasted over the bar.With just 70 minutes gone the Celtic supporters have started leaving in disgust at their team.Clark played a lovely ball from midfield to Prest who hit it first time goal 4-1(75mins.)Hartson could have had a late goal but his header was tipped over by Preece,The corner was headed away.

CELTIC 1 ABERDEEN 4

REF:-Garry Mitchell
YELLOW CARDS:-Laursen(Celtic)Clark,Tiernan(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Martin Bavidge(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-52829

MANAGERS VIEW:-
With the season now over we can relax a bit and concentrate on building the team for the champions league next season.We could have never dreamed of winning the title in the first year and i dont think we would have if it hadnt been for Anderson and McGuire in defence they were top class all year.Preece deserves a mention aswell as he has been brilliant in goals.We will all go for a deserved few weeks holiday before we arrange some tough freindlies for the squad in pre-season.