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MIDFIELDERS

Chris Bart-Williams,Dmc,30:-Impressed on trial,He will want to be first choice so he will have to play well to make me pick him.
Sunday Oliseh,Dmc,29:-I think this man will be massive for the club,I just hope he proves me right.Will be first choice as the engine room in midfield.
Markus Heikkinen,Dmc,25:-He is a good player but chances could be few and far between.He is a guy who will always give his all.
Stewart Devine,Mlc,20:-Signed last year after a tip off from the scouts,He will look to have a good season in the reserves if he is to progress any further.
Scott Muirhead,Mlc,20:-Another who will hope to impress this year,I had high hopes for this one but he didnt really show no flashes of brilliance last year.
Paulinho,Mc,21:-The man has a single name says it all! Pure brilliant last year and will have more freedom this year with Oliseh to do most the hard work.
Fergus Tiernan,Mc,22:-Has done well but will need to do something special this year to be first choice,Good backup to have although he might not be happy with back up.
Mark Wilson,Mc,14:-We dont know much about him as he just came up from the youths for our assesment,We will look at him over the year and decide then.
Chris Clark,Amrlc:-Has been a great player for us so far,He will be used in rotation with the other mids but could play his way to a permanent start.
Noel Whelan,AmFc,29:-We are going to stick our neck out and offer a one year deal,We dont know much about him but he played well in his first game on trial.

FORWARDS

Darren Mackie,Frc,22:-He has been our best forward player with his pace causing problems.This year i expect the same level of play from him,He could force himself into the Scotland squad if he keeps it up.
Martin Prest,Flc,25:-Another who has caused all sorts of problems with his runs up the left.As with Mackie all we ask is for more of the same.
Andrew Bagshaw,Fc,16:-We will look after this one as he is the future of Aberdeen.Great lad and great player,We just hope he wants to stay with us full time on his next birthday.
Michele Lombardi,Fc,18:-Another youngster who will be big for the club in the future,He should get the odd first team game this year.
Martin Bavidge,Sc,24:-He is a player who can score and that always comes in handy.He will have stiff competition though as all the younger lads want a game.
Calum McHattie,Sc,19:-He will be banging on the first team door this season,He will get a few first team games,Its up to him to take his chances.
James Morgan,Sc,18:-He will have to improve alot if he is to stay.Burst into the first team last year before drifting away.He will have to play very well in the reserves to stay at this club.
Cherno Samba,Sc,18:-He will push McHattie and Bavidge all the way for that first team slot.He will be a major player in the future if he can fufil his early potential.

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THE SQUAD IS COMPLETE
Noel Whelan accepts a one year contract,He will go into the squad for the first game of the season.He is short on fitness so might be introduced as a sub for the first few games.
Austin McCann joins the club as our record signing at 130k.He will also go straight into the squad for the first game of the season.His 130k price tag beats the 90k record previously paid for Paulinho.He will hopefully prove to be value for money.

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THE SEASON KICKS OFF
The first game of the season sees us away to Motherwell.They finished 2nd bottom last year so they will be looking to get off to a good start.The teams met 4 times last year with Aberdeen winning 3,Motherwell winning 1.They have some decent players with Stephen Pearson a man that always does well.Aberdeen go into the game with a full squad to choose from.

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

MOTHERWELL VS. ABERDEEN PREMIER LEAGUE
Aberdeen nearly went behind after 30 seconds,Michie with a ball to Craig but his shot was tipped to safety by Langfield(1min.)
With a free kick in thier own half Aberdeen threw some big guys forward,McNaughton swung the ball in to Anderson,He headed down to Prest who was hacked down by Lasley,Penalty,Bavidge steps up...Goal 1-0(3mins.)
Motherwell should have been level Craig beat McGuire before hitting a superb shot off the bar,Anderson cleared the rebound to safety(28mins.)
Prest played a ball to Bavidge he took it in his stride and continued to the byline,He crossed it for the head of Mackie,Goal 2-0(34mins.)
Aberdeen look good and go in at half time 2-0 up.
Aberdeen tried to catch Motherwell napping just after half time,Prest run free and managed to get a shot in but Ewings was alert and saved(46mins.)
Aberdeen were looking good as they scored again,Oliseh played a through ball to Bavidge who slotted past the keeper 3-0(53mins.)
Aberdeen made a few subs as players started to get tired,Tate,Bart-Williams and Whelan came on for McGuire,Oliseh and Prest(75mins.)
Aberdeen were pushing forward looking for more goals when Bavidge was pulled down in the box in a scramble of players,Penalty,Bavidge steps up for the chance of his hat-trick...Saved(87mins.)
Lasley had the last chance of the game for Motherwell he blasted a 20 yard shot over the bar(90mins.)
Their was one more chance to come for Aberdeen though,Bavidge run clear on the left and whipped in a powerful low cross,Whelan was on hand to rocket a shot past the keeper,Goal 4-0(92mins.)
The game finishes Aberdeen 4 Motherwell 0

MOTHERWELL 0 ABERDEEN 4
GOALS:-Bavidge 2,Mackie,Whelan(Aberdeen)
REF:-Iain Brines
YELLOW CARDS:-Kinniburgh,Corrigan,Moore(Motherwell)Clark(Aberdee n)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Russell Anderson(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-10443

MANAGERS VIEW:-
A great way to start the season.The side looks really settled at the moment.We will continue to work hard in training but in this form we will be hard to beat.I am looking forward to the champions league draw now so i can try my team out against the big boys.

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SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

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

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ITS TIME TO MEET THE FANS
The game couldnt have went any better,with all the players coming through the game in one piece.It means we should have a full squad to pick from next week.
After the first game of the season i made time to meet the fans to give them their say.They made it quite clear after the good season last year they expect the team to qualify for europe this season.They are fully behind me and will continue to show their support the only way they know how.With the reaction from the fans i think we could be in for some full crowds this year.
The second game is upon us and we hope for the same kind of performance as the first one.

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FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON
The first home game of the season sees Kilmarnock travel to Pittodrie.Kilmarnock finished in the bottom half of the table last year but still managed to get to the Scottish cup final.Aberdeen have won 3 out of the 3 meetings against these sides and will be out to make it 4.Aberdeen have a full squad to pick from.

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

ABERDEEN VS. KILMARNOCK PREMIER LEAGUE
The first chance didnt fall until the 14th minute,Prest ran up the left and crossed it for Bavidge who hit his shot over the bar(14mins.)
Aberdeen were awarded a free kick outside the box,Paulinho struck a shot which was tipped away,Mackie quickly played it back into the box to an unmarked Oliseh Goal 1-0(24mins.)
Noel Whelan had to come off injured after picking up a knock,He was replaced by Bart-Williams(41mins.)
The teams played out the half at a slow pace as they go in at half time 1-0 the Dons.
It took a long time to register the first chance of the second half,Prest being sent clear only to strike his shot over the bar(72mins.)
Some subs were introduced to try and get the killer second goal,Tate and Samba on for McGuire and Bavidge(75mins.)
No more chances were created as both teams looked happy to play out the game with the result at 1-0 Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN 1 KILMARNOCK 0
GOALS:-Oliseh(Aberdeen)
REF:-Graeme Graham
YELLOW CARDS:-Oliseh(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-None
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Kevin McNaughton(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-15139

MANAGERS VIEW:-
Both teams looked like they wanted to be somewhere else here.A good display by the defence ensured we done enough to get the three points but i expect better in the next game.
I hope Whelans injury isnt a long one,We will get more news from the physio about it soon.

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SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

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

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3
1.Dunfermline:-Points 6
2.Aberdeen:-Points 6
3.Hibs:-Points 4

TOP 3 GOAL SCORERS
1.Valois(Hearts) 2 goals
2.Derek Young(Dunfermline) 2 goals
3.Bavidge(Aberdeen) 2 goals

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SOUTH AMERICAN STAR CALLED UP
After the game our physio informs me that Whelan will be ok to train on monday.It was only a slight knock on the foot and he will not be out of action.
Monday night saw livingston beat Celtic 1-0.
Paulinho was given some brilliant news as he was called up by the Brazil under 21 manager.He has never played for his country at any level so this is a dream come true for him.He is 21 now so he will hope to impress if he wants to make the step up to the full squad.
Russell Anderson fell in training and damaged his shoulder,He will be out for a week.We hope to have him back for our attack on europe.
Aston Villa are intrested in McNaughton again,We will try and keep them at bay but every player has his price.They enquired last year and was told 2.5 million,They will be told to double it now if they want him.

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THE PREMIER NEW BOYS
Aberdeen travel to Falkirk for todays game.The teams have never met before so they will go into the game on a clean slate.Falkirk proved last season that they can play good football by winning the first division.They have already beat Rangers this year and were unlucky against Dundee.
Aberdeen have Anderson out injured with a shoulder injury.

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

FALKIRK VS. ABERDEEN PREMIER LEAGUE
Falkirk threatend first Rodgers headed a shot past the post from a McAnespie cross(5mins.)
McCann played a brilliant ball into Prests feet he tried to turn and got his legs hacked away from him,Penalty,Bavidge steps up after already missing a pen this season...Brilliant save by Ferguson tipped away then gathered up(8mins.)
Falkirk pushed forward again,Henry blasted a shot over the bar(16mins.)
The Dons started to come into it a bit,Mackie shooting wide after good work from Bart-Williams(26mins.)
Martin Prest is sent-off,An off the ball incedent involing him and Andy Tod sees Prest straight red carded(28mins.)
The last chance of the half fell for Falkirk.John O'Neil blasted a shot that hit the outside of the post and went out for a goal kick(45mins.)
Half time sees the score at 0-0 but both teams look lively and we will hopefully see a goal in the second half.
Aberdeen came at falkirk from the start,Oliseh chipped a ball into Bavidges path but he could only strike his shot straight at the keeper(46mins.)
A mix up in defence by Diamond and keeper Langfield left Rodgers the easy task of tapping in Goal,1-0(50mins.)
Aberdeen moved up a gear and were level within minutes.Oliseh sent Bavidge away on the left,Bavidge whipped in the ball,it was met by the head of Oliseh Goal,1-1(53mins.)
Rodgers should have put Falkirk ahead but his shot was tipped wide by Langfield,The corner was cleared by McGuire(71mins.)
Aberdeen make some subs to try and change the game,Whelan and Samba on for Oliseh and Bavidge(74mins.)
Diamond hit a long clearance that Samba managed to get,He played a superb ball through the centre for Mackie who lifted a lob over the bar(78mins.)
Samba found himself in the clear again this time after a McGuire long ball,He kept his nerve as he run into the box and slid it past the keeper Goal,2-1(82mins.)
Falkirk had run out of steam by the last ten minutes while Aberdeen were happy to keep the game the way it was,The score ends Aberdeen 2 Falkirk 1.

FALKIRK 1 ABERDEEN 2
GOALS:-Rodgers(Falkirk)Oliseh,Samba(Aberdeen)
REF:-Willie Young
YELLOW CARDS:-MacKenzie,Nicholls,Rodgers(Falkirk)Diamond,Oliseh, Bavidge(Aberdeen)
RED CARDS:-Prest(Aberdeen)
MAN OF THE MATCH:-Phil McGuire(Aberdeen)
ATTENDANCE:-10952

MANAGERS VIEW:-
Falkirk made it hard but we pulled through in the end.We made some silly mistakes in that game and better teams would have punished us.Anderson was a big loss in defence but we hope to have him back for next week.
I will have to see the video of what happened with Prest before we decide over an appeal.
Bavidge will give up the penalty taker role after missing his second pen of the season.

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SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS

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

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE TOP 3
1.Aberdeen:-Points 9
2.Hibs:-Points 7
3.Dunfermline:-Points 6

TOP 3 ASSISTS
1.Bavidge(Aberdeen) 3 assists
2.Maybury(Hearts) 2 assists
3.Burns(Motherwell) 2 assists