Match Thread (League Cup) Annan Athletic 1 - 4 Aberdeen

[don corleone]

Aberdeen will win, at least 4 nil. Miovski will get the hat trick he should have had yesterday. 

[GeorgeStreetReds]

Surely a start for Duk and Morrice in this one?

Annan are mid-table in League 2.

[muttonhumper]

8 minutes ago, GeorgeStreetReds said:

Surely a start for Duk and Morrice in this one?

Annan are mid-table in League 2.

Canna see this happening.

Goodwin not one for changing a winning team, always preached consistency of selection.

 Though maybe either of those you mention could get a wee shotty in place of Clarkson if carrying a knock or perhaps in need of a wee rest.

Hopefully Coulsen is ok, maybe taken off as a precaution.

[The Cockney Don]

2-0 win.

[Helmet]

It does seem like a game for rotating a couple of players in the squad. Don't want to see too many changes but 2 or 3 worthwhile to keep players sharp.

If McKenzie is fit I'd give him a start - we might need him later in the season.

Maybe start Duk over Hayes or Besuijin? Or start Duncan.

Ramirez, Bates, Watkins, McLennan all seem to be out in the cold so don't see the point in playing any of them really.

 

 

 

[Rico1903]

Given they seemed to pick up injuries perhaps Duk in for Clarkson, and MacKenzie in for Coulson. Goodwin won’t want to tinker too much. 

[Sheeptastic]

I'd only rotate when the game is done. Keep the team as similar as Saturday's (perhaps one or two minor changes) and then make subs at HT when it's done and dusted. Raith last season should remain a big lesson. Cup competitions too important. 

[strachanmcgheegoal]

Pretty sure it’s Astro too isn’t it

[The Cockney Don]

He might give Lewis a game.

The Duke should get a start.

[Tord31]

Whats the script with bookings? Are the group stage ones still relevant or not?

If they were then that should be factored in to the team selection.

Assuming it's a clean slate i'd only rotate Coulson, Clarkson and Hayes.

Mackenzie, Morris and Kennedy? Duk?

 

[Dal Riata Don]

Same back four - look to bring Stewart and Coulson off early second half.

Would like to see starts for Morris, Duncan and Duk.

 

[aberdeen1970]

Need to play more or less the same team again. 

Too early for this team to think that we can rest lots of players 

[Dal Riata Don]

10 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said:

Need to play more or less the same team again. 

Too early for this team to think that we can rest lots of players 

I see what you're getting at but I'd like to see some changes to give the new, young players a greater sense of responsibility and I'd prefer the likes of Stewart/Coulson to be rested before it becomes a necessity through injury. 

[aberdeen1970]

Just now, Dal Riata Don said:

I see what you're getting at but I'd like to see some changes to give the new, young players a greater sense of responsibility and I'd prefer the likes of Stewart/Coulson to be rested before it becomes a necessity through injury. 

I'd change one or two tops.  Plenty of subs these days to change things when/if the game is won like yesterday. 

Last thing we need is to have an off day and get punted out of the cup.  Look how quickly the wheels came off after getting knocked out early last season. 

We've not had a particularly heavy schedule.  League games have been one a week so far. 

 

[Rico1903]

15 minutes ago, Dal Riata Don said:

I see what you're getting at but I'd like to see some changes to give the new, young players a greater sense of responsibility and I'd prefer the likes of Stewart/Coulson to be rested before it becomes a necessity through injury. 

Goodwin knows our goals are win a trophy and qualify for Europe. Can’t see him taking many risks. 

[WesthillWanderersFC]

                         Roos

Richardson Stewart Scales MacKenzie    
           McCrorie Ramadani Hayes.  
           Besuijen Miovski Duk

I’d give Coulson a rest as no point risking that ankle of his. 
Give Duk a start too 
  
0-3 Miovski, Hayes & McCrorie 

[Zeus]

9-0 The Dons 

[Ten Caat]

The cynic in me says "beware what happened in Kirkcaldy last year"

The realist says that Annan aren't anywhere close to being as good as Raith. So give Lewis a run out, don't risk Coulson (MacKenzie to replace) and give Duk, Morris and Duncan starts. And let McLennan come on at HT to save someone's energy for next weekend/put himself into the shop window.

[aberdeen1970]

Five changes is far too many. 

[Dal Riata Don]

29 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said:

 

We've not had a particularly heavy schedule.  League games have been one a week so far. 

 

 

16 minutes ago, Rico1903 said:

Goodwin knows our goals are win a trophy and qualify for Europe. Can’t see him taking many risks. 

Both excellent points.

Maybe we will start unchanged, try to get 2 or 3 first half then make whole-scale changes second half?

 

[ClayholeRed]

Shorter commute than I usually make for a game - can't wait! Start with a strong line up with no more than 1/2 changes and then more changes when 2 or more goals ahead. Would start Duk but not instead of Miovski. 2 up top maybe? Annan did well in groups but are rubbish.  

[TheRedPrawcess]

If we've been starting games poorly, this could be an opportunity to try and rectify that which makes me think Goodwin may go for the same starting 11. 

[ClayholeRed]

Hayes is playing really well but hes no spring chicken albeit one of the fiiter players. I would rest him to help him to retain his form. Should never be complacent but I think Annan are too weak to take advantage of a wee bit of alteration. Give Lewis a game as well as sounds like hes no causing any problems despite losing his place which can't be easy to take. The break might have done him good and hes still not a bad keeper despite an awful season in a bad team. 

[fine-n-dandy]

8 hours ago, muttonhumper said:

Canna see this happening.

Goodwin not one for changing a winning team, always preached consistency of selection.

 Though maybe either of those you mention could get a wee shotty in place of Clarkson if carrying a knock or perhaps in need of a wee rest.

Hopefully Coulsen is ok, maybe taken off as a precaution.

Plastic pitch could influence his starting line up

[johnstrac]

I'm not sure we're that good that we can afford a lot of "rotation", win the game and move on.

[dj_bollocks]

First choice XI bang in 5 goals in the first 45...

Then get Morris, Duk, McKenzie, Kennedy and possibly Polvara on ASAP...

[Donstar83]

Get Duk and Miovski on together from the start 

[1903Fitba]

Anywhere worth going for a pint before hand? 

[strachanmcgheegoal]

41 minutes ago, 1903Fitba said:

Anywhere worth going for a pint before hand? 

On behalf of the forum can I just clarify do you mean good to partake of a beverage pre match or, as a location, is it culturally superior to other Scottish venues whilst simultaneously being free of any divisive influences, sectarian or otherwise?

just to save us all a bit of time like.

[muttonhumper]

5 hours ago, ClayholeRed said:

Annan did well in groups but are rubbish.  

Aye, for example, at venues we ourselves have played:

Drew 0-0 at St. Johnstone (won on pens).

Lost 2-1 at home to Striling Albion last week.

Sitting 9th out of 10 in bottom league with 1 win from 5.

 

4 hours ago, fine-n-dandy said:

Plastic pitch could influence his starting line up

Yeah. No point in taking any unnecessary risks.