360 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This can't end well. Take it for what is, Kelt. It's an Aberdeen 'fan' "trolling" Link to comment
Scotty_Toronto Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 One of my Great-Granda's duties as a policeman was to work at Pittodrie from when it first opened. His son (my Granda) bought a season ticket upon his return from WW I and held it for 63 consecutive years until he died in his 90th year just 5 weeks after enjoying watching his beloved Dons lift the ECWC. It was he who took me to my first games in the late Sixties to see the likes of Robb, Buchan, and Forrest. My Granda's eldest son (my Uncle Jim) was on Aberdeen's first Scottish Junior Cup winning side (Sunnybank) in 1953-54 (and actually played in 3 games for Aberdeen). He lost 6 of his prime footballing years (18-24) due to serving in WW II which put a hamper on any pro footballing career. My family emigrated to Canada when I was just 8, but got to visit Pittodrie again on a holiday in 1973. I ended up moving back to Aberdeen by myself for a couple of years when I was 21 and 22 in 1982 and 1983. Great timing for a Dandy. I saw the Dons against every European team except Sion. I was in Munich and I was also at Pittodrie's greatest game. My cousin and I (along with 4 of his friends) were on the St. Clair. My whole family is Aberdeen through and through. I go to Aberdeen games when I'm home. I usually buy a top or get one sent over. I have RedTV (and am off work today for the match v Celtic). I'll hopefully be coming home in April for a couple of weeks and will take in all Dons games home and away. (Been following AFC Chat for quite a while and have decide to say 'hello'.) Link to comment
dave_min Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Scotty, My Granda used to play for Huntly. He was signed by Arsenal just before he was called up for National Service, however when he returned 2 years later he was told that he was then "too old". What I'm trying to ask here is that i'll be in Toronto during the Dumbarton game, where can I find a pub showing this? Kind Regards,Dave Link to comment
Scotty_Toronto Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Fit like, Dave? Not sure where you will be staying, but these are probably your best bets downtown. http://thefootiefactory.ca http://www.dukeofgloucester.net Scotty Link to comment
Tommy Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Teddy Scott played in that cup winning Sunnybank team too. Link to comment
Scotty_Toronto Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 He actually took my Uncle's place in the final. My Uncle Jim (Munro) played up until the semi. (He was 39 at the time.) I actually spoke to Teddy about in 1992 when I was back visiting. I had gone in past Pittodrie to say hello to Alex Smith. I had got to know him from Mexico 86. We were both on our own (staying at the same hotel) and ended up drinking together. I asked him after a couple of days what he did back home. He said that he worked for Stirling Albion Football Club. "Really? What do you do for them?" "I'm the manager." Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Scotty_Toronto - are you Scotty CTA from the TAMB? I posted on there for a while before I found this place. Link to comment
Scotty_Toronto Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I am indeed. Some TAMBers feel that Aberdeen FC gets too much attention in 'Football Related', but for me it isn't enough. Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thought it was a coincidence. I haven't even been on that site since 2011. FE was annoying me with temporary bans for arguing with huns. A shame really, because I missed the opportunity to rub the eventual demise in their ugly, dirty faces. I think I used to debate with you a bit about religious beliefs, stick to The Dons over here!! Link to comment
Scotty_Toronto Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think I used to debate with you a bit about religious beliefs, stick to The Dons over here!! I knew that was coming! Link to comment
TheReedHoor Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 long time viewer but decided to join up and express some of my feelings about scotlands greatest football club Link to comment
tooshay Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hi all, I am a new member and family member of one of your new loan players as you will probably guess from my username. I really enjoy reading all your posts, I must say you seem like a friendly bunch with a great sense of humour. We have not yet been able to get to any matches but will be there for the final. We consider ourselves honoured to be part of your club at this most exciting time. Link to comment
Tommy Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 That reads real nice.Welcome to the madhouse :-) Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 So what relation are you to Shay? I'll let you in on my famous relative story if you tell us. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 So what relation are you to Shay? I'll let you in on my famous relative story if you tell us.I'll tell you all about the time I met Buzz Aldrin and Colonel Gaddafi as well. 1 Link to comment
Poodler Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I'll tell you all about the time I met Buzz Aldrin and Colonel Gaddafi as well. That must have been some night! Link to comment
The Boofon Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 That must have been some night! Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'll tell you all about where I caught the various diseases and the symptoms involved. Sorry, wrong forum. I thought this was AFC Clap. Link to comment
ianobyers Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 hi all fife based fan - used to holiday in Aberdeen and stonehaven as a kid in the 80'sfirst started attending games in 90s with my old mans second cousin -best memory of that time was mid 90's when we beat utd and sealed their relegation will remember the drive down the road and through Dundee city for a long time.don't get to as many games as I would like to Link to comment
1980EasterRoad Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Some may know me from other football websites. You can call me ER. Link to comment
Kent_red Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Kent-based Don here. My dad and family are from Stonehaven and used to visit every year throughout the 90s. Uncle and cousin would take me and my brother along to games. Despite an early run that included a defeat to zalgiris vilnius and 0-0 draws with Raith Rovers, somehow I loved every time we could go. First win I saw was 4-2 home to Motherwell when Zerouali was doing the business. I remember my favourite Christmas present was also a living design home shirt with Windass printed on the back. Try to make a couple of games a year - but recently not been able to. Link to comment
80s Don Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hello my fellow sheep. I Am 80s Don, originally born in Aberdeen, but now staying in Kirkcaldy. Been following the Dons since oh let me hink.....too long too remember. Unfortunatley due to work commitments I didn't get to many games from mid 90s...but now im getting back into the swing of it again. And I must say...after all the cup victories ive witnessed....winning the league cup recently brought a tear to my eye...43,000 Aberdeen fans I thank you for a wonderful day.....let the good times roll. 1 Link to comment
toaddy100 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hello all. Been a supporter from the states since 2000. My one and only match was watching the Dons draw Celtic at Pittodrie that year. Been a rough go since then but I would love to get back to Aberdeen. Good luck to the boys tomorrow and the rest of this great season! Link to comment
TheBangClub Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Morning All. Just registered - Long time Dons fan or why else would i be here. While searching something else i saw this forum and a photo of my old physics teacher Firth the peado as someones avatar caught my eye - figured i would take a look around. So Hello from me Link to comment
The Boofon Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Morning All. Just registered - Long time Dons fan or why else would i be here. While searching something else i saw this forum and a photo of my old physics teacher Firth the peado as someones avatar caught my eye - figured i would take a look around. So Hello from me It's no avatar. Boboisared is the mannie Firth. Link to comment
TheBangClub Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It's no avatar. Boboisared is the mannie Firth. Bastard gave me the belt a few times after his game of cards. mind you i did get a mars bar one day when i won. Thankfully thats all i got Link to comment
theloon Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Started my love affair with the Dons pretty much as soon as I was born, through my granda. He told me to expect ups and downs, and he was pretty much spot on !! Stand Free !! Link to comment
boboisared Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Morning All. Just registered - Long time Dons fan or why else would i be here. While searching something else i saw this forum and a photo of my old physics teacher Firth the peado as someones avatar caught my eye - figured i would take a look around. So Hello from me Welcome. Couldna find a Mannie Nugent photo. Waayyyyy the beast. Link to comment
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