starryfish Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Probably have to win this one to have any hope of progressing. Not impossible but very unlikely based on what we’ve seen so far this season: I’d expect Robson to shit the bed and play an extra midfielder rather than two strikers: Roos, Devlin, Gartenmann, Rubezic, Jensen, McKenzie, Barron, Shinnie, Polvara, McGrath, Miovski Link to comment
Byrne Baby Byrne Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, starryfish said: Probably have to win this one to have any hope of progressing. Not impossible but very unlikely based on what we’ve seen so far this season: I’d expect Robson to shit the bed and play an extra midfielder rather than two strikers: Roos, Devlin, Gartenmann, Rubezic, Jensen, McKenzie, Barron, Shinnie, Polvara, McGrath, Miovski Think we have played better with Miovski up top on his own rather than 2 strikers and Duk missing sitters galore. if we have any plans to get out the group we absolutely need to win the 2 home games. Doesn’t seem realistic but we did once beat Copenhagen 4-0 with Richie Byrne and Ricky Foster in the team Link to comment
englishred Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Byrne Baby Byrne said: Think we have played better with Miovski up top on his own rather than 2 strikers and Duk missing sitters galore. if we have any plans to get out the group we absolutely need to win the 2 home games. Doesn’t seem realistic but we did once beat Copenhagen 4-0 with Richie Byrne and Ricky Foster in the team Agree we played better with Miovski up top on his own and maybe should start that way on Thursday. PAOK are no mugs and although are fairly decent they are beatable however we can't afford to give them as many chances we gave Rangers at Ibrox the other week. Shinnie is going to have to be on his game as is who ever else is in the middle. Up front or in the wide areas whether its Miovski or Duk ect we are going to need to be clinical. Link to comment
CraigHill Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 In. We’ll try and contain, fail, have no plan b, lose 2v0. Link to comment
Tord31 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 hours ago, starryfish said: Probably have to win this one to have any hope of progressing. Not impossible but very unlikely based on what we’ve seen so far this season: I’d expect Robson to shit the bed and play an extra midfielder rather than two strikers: Roos, Devlin, Gartenmann, Rubezic, Jensen, McKenzie, Barron, Shinnie, Polvara, McGrath, Miovski agree it'll be the Frankfurt/Ibrox formation but would presume Clarkson would start instead of Barron or Polvara in your team Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Roos Devlin Gartenmann Ruby Jensen Hayes Barron Shinnie. Polvara. McGrath. Miovski Dons 1 v 3 PAOK Link to comment
torry_battery_ram Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Sadly I think PAOK will complete their 3rd win of the season over Scottish opposition. They beat Hearts 2-1 and 4-0 so will be strong favourites to beat us. Would like to see Hayes start on the left for his experience and an extra central midfielder is a must to avoid us getting overrun in there 1 Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 In I think we'll see the 541 again, at least at the start of the game. Question will be whether Polvara or Clarkson get the extra midfield slot as I suspect Shinnie, McGrath and Barron are nailed on for this game. He'll probably go with Polvara with Duk and Clarkson coming on during the second half. I think we'll need to score first if we want to win this one. If we let them score first it'll be a tough night. Link to comment
Simply Red Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Barron has to start this. I predict motm from him. 1 Link to comment
Dons79 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 In, easy 3-0, will be chankin, Greeks will fold like frozen snorters, get in the faces and they won’t like it, it will give false confidence for the return leg when we get pumped in Greece. run about a lot, should be fine Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 hours ago, super_al said: Is Ruby injured? Sure that Robson said in his presser pre the cancelled Dundee match that the only players missing would have been Morris and McGarry Link to comment
Zeus Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Out. 5-3 to Pep Robsons Dons Link to comment
Cambridge Red Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2-1 Dons. Start strongly, Miovski sticks one low past their advancing keeper on a counter attack then we double our lead with a strong header from a corner (Ruby). Half time 2-0. Second half they get stronger and score with 15 mins to go then squeaky bum time for the remainder including loads of additional time. Three precious points in the bag 👍. COYR Link to comment
GeorgeStreetReds Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Any word on how many tickets PAOK have sold? Link to comment
Matt Armstrong's Dog Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I note PAOK secured a 2-0 win at home yesterday against the second bottom team in their league. I remember when they played Hearts at Tynecastle, their defence were dodgy at best. We've got to come out of the traps like a red-coated greyhound from trap 1 (but hopefully nae like a dog from trap 1 banging into other dogs at the first bend) and get right intae them from the start. Link to comment
Matt Armstrong's Dog Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 46 minutes ago, GeorgeStreetReds said: Any word on how many tickets PAOK have sold? This may help you min..... https://www.paokfc.gr/en/news/20231012-ta-eisitiria-tou-aberdeen-paok/ There are contact details on there to help to find out the answer to your enquiry. It's nae in Greek either.😄👍 Link to comment
Reed or deed Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 0-7 Robson to earn plaudits by being more relaxed and approachable at post match interviews. 3 Link to comment
Matt Armstrong's Dog Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 36 minutes ago, Reed or deed said: 0-7 Robson to earn plaudits by being more relaxed and approachable at post match interviews. It's nae the away tie on Thursday min. 1 Link to comment
RUL Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Paok sold out away end I believe. Link to comment
Johnnyred1 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 They looked very slick against Hearts. Moving the ball quickly and knew when to commit forward. Hearts though, dominated wee spells so although it will be a difficult game, I think we have a chance. Link to comment
Matt Armstrong's Dog Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, Johnnyred1 said: They looked very slick against Hearts. Moving the ball quickly and knew when to commit forward. Hearts though, dominated wee spells so although it will be a difficult game, I think we have a chance. We definitely have loon. We have the requisite ability and pace to get by their cumbersome defence to create many chances, score goals, and win the match.🤞 It's just a sickener we never did that in our previous ECL tie against HJK. However, our destiny is very much still in our own hands. 1 Link to comment
sheepcrooky Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Play like the last 25 minutes against Helsinki and we have a chance. Play like the first 65 minutes against Helsinki and we have no chance. Get into these feta cheese eating gits, heid first. Link to comment
BitWait Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 In - 2 - 1 Dons , Shinnie winning goal. Link to comment
VinegarStrokes Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 In Hopefully Robson plays the 5-4-1 formation that we look better suited to against teams who are going to have the majority of possession. Result > performance for me here so would take a win in any shape or fashion. Think Barron deserves to start over Clarkson but wouldn't be surprised to see LC restored to that deep lying role. Need a disciplined performance from Shinnie to come away with anything I feel. 5-0 (Miovski 5) Link to comment
GeorgeStreetReds Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Big game, but feels a bit deflated after the draw against HJK. Link to comment
VinegarStrokes Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, GeorgeStreetReds said: Big game, but feels a bit deflated after the draw against HJK. Deflated? I don't get that 3 weeks without a game, home Euro night under the lights against a decent side, likely full house. Personally I can't fuckin wait and I'm buzzing already for the match. Plenty of utter dogshit matches to come this season against the usual suspects no doubt, I'm looking forward to Pittodrie rocking on Thursday and hopefully one of those nights that live long in the memory Link to comment
1903Fitba Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, VinegarStrokes said: Deflated? I don't get that 3 weeks without a game, home Euro night under the lights against a decent side, likely full house. Personally I can't fuckin wait and I'm buzzing already for the match. Plenty of utter dogshit matches to come this season against the usual suspects no doubt, I'm looking forward to Pittodrie rocking on Thursday and hopefully one of those nights that live long in the memory All leads to disappointment with Aberdeen. Link to comment
minijc Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 They were quite average against Hearts, here's hoping for a positive performance. Link to comment
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