Match Thread Aberdeen 2 - 0 Frankfurt

[Bebo]

16 minutes ago, Ramandu said:

Enjoyed that. Was late arriving, and saw plenty of Germans walking the other way down merkland road as I was heading in.

How did they have fans in the away section? I thought they were banned.

And why was their team bus parked outside the main stand at full time? Surely they didn't drive here.

200 Frankfurt fans had 'VIP' tickets which is unaffected by the ban. Burrows said they'd normally sit in the main stand but moved them to the away section as they had the space.

[strachanmcgheegoal]

Because in winining those coefficient point for all our sakes the Cheeks don't earn a solitary dime of course making them so much easier to catch.

[RortFaeThePort]

Thought Jack Milne had a really good game today, looking forward to seeing more of him 

[Rico1903]

10 minutes ago, Millertime said:

Which is why it's classic parochial short sightedness to want the Glasgow two to lose in Europe

The only reason we got this money, is them

Like it or not, it's the truth 

It's up to us to use the money properly, get back in next year and use that money properly again

Could set us up as cast iron for 3rd and better equipped to attack first and second 

Which is why Cormack needs to be convinced that whoever manages us is capable of getting us to the group stages regularly. It’s our only hope. I’m not sure he truly believes Robson is that man. 

[Millertime]

11 minutes ago, strachanmcgheegoal said:

Because in winining those coefficient point for all our sakes the Cheeks don't earn a solitary dime of course making them so much easier to catch.

Ah

So, race to the bottom is it?

[strachanmcgheegoal]

1 hour ago, Redmist1903 said:

Was that not his first assist ever?

I thought it was quite telling when he put in the exquisite cross for Duk on Sunday how surprised he, the other players, the opposition and the every fan in the ground appeared. 

[brunstanesheep]

52 minutes ago, Millertime said:

Which is why it's classic parochial short sightedness to want the Glasgow two to lose in Europe

The only reason we got this money, is them

Like it or not, it's the truth 

It's up to us to use the money properly, get back in next year and use that money properly again

Could set us up as cast iron for 3rd and better equipped to attack first and second 

you are quite correct sir. if we had not beaten the huns after the split we wouldnt have finished third.

[HaarDon]

Out of interest what would we have got if we had made it to the knock-out stages?

 

 

And don't reply... 'a stiffy'

[strachanmcgheegoal]

45 minutes ago, Millertime said:

Ah

So, race to the bottom is it?

No just don’t pretend it remotely, and certainly not deliberately, helps a race to the top.  
 

Race to 3rd. No argument.

[sgehdn]

So, see you on Sunday. You know, no ticket, no problem 😆

[Don Shula]

26 minutes ago, HaarDon said:

Out of interest what would we have got if we had made it to the knock-out stages?

 

 

And don't reply... 'a stiffy'

This was the prize money for last year  so not a huge amount we missed out on unless you go very far in the competition. Qualifying for the Group stages is the big ticket

• Eliminated in 1st qualifying round - €150,000
• Eliminated in 2nd qualifying round - €350,000
• Eliminated in 3rd qualifying round - €550,000
• Eliminated in Playoff round - €750,000
• Qualified to Group Stage - €2,940,000
• Match won in Group Stage - €500,000
• Match drawn in Group Stage - €166,000
• Finishing 1st in Group Stage - €650,000
• Finishing 2nd in Group Stage - €325,000
• Playing in round of 32 - €300,000
• Playing in round of 16 - €600,000
• Playing in quarter-final - €1,000,000
• Playing in semi-final - €2,000,000
• Losing final - €3,000,000
• Winning final - €5,000,000
•  

[a don in oz]

Just finished watching. What a magic feeling it is seeing your team win a game like that. 

[Heisenberg]

2 hours ago, sgehdn said:

So, see you on Sunday. You know, no ticket, no problem 😆

Different story on Sunday pal. 

[HaarDon]

Look at Sokler's reaction to the goal.

Like he's sayin thank fuck.

Love it!

[hairyhaggis666]

8 hours ago, fine-n-dandy said:

Was it invented, or was it just ‘renamed’ by the PC brigade?

used to be called "surprise sex"

[perthshirered]

7 hours ago, Ramandu said:

Enjoyed that. Was late arriving, and saw plenty of Germans walking the other way down merkland road as I was heading in.

How did they have fans in the away section? I thought they were banned.

And why was their team bus parked outside the main stand at full time? Surely they didn't drive here.

It was cheaper by bus, apparently all the airlines wanted exorbitant fees for baggage so Frankfurt decided to take a stand and drive instead. Good on them I say. 

[Dons79]

Fantastic result, place was bouncing when the second went in, thought our B team did well, great to see both Duk and Sokler scoring and morris with an end product was a pleasant surprise, Hopefully fuck the Huns on Sunday now to make it a perfect week,COYR

[Don Fonte]

8 hours ago, Ramandu said:

Enjoyed that. Was late arriving, and saw plenty of Germans walking the other way down merkland road as I was heading in.

How did they have fans in the away section? I thought they were banned.

And why was their team bus parked outside the main stand at full time? Surely they didn't drive here.

You think they walked to/from their hotel and/or airport?

[Millertime]

7 hours ago, strachanmcgheegoal said:

No just don’t pretend it remotely, and certainly not deliberately, helps a race to the top.  
 

Race to 3rd. No argument.

I feel sorry for folk with that view, I really do

Tell me

Are celtic better this season having got 30m?

[Parklife]

12 minutes ago, Millertime said:

I feel sorry for folk with that view, I really do

Tell me

Are celtic better this season having got 30m?

Would they be worse without £30m? And without £30m all the other times they've qualified for the CL? 

Undoubtedly. 

You're patronising nonsense about "feeling sorry" for people who have a desire for a more even financial playing field, thus helping our desire for our club to be more competitive domestically, is a heap of shit. 

[Zeus]

Special mention to the Frankfurt goalie who came on at half time.

Worst kicker of a ball since Adam Colin 

[milne_afc]

26 minutes ago, Zeus said:

Special mention to the Frankfurt goalie who came on at half time.

Worst kicker of a ball since Adam Colin 

Was disappointing not to see any tribute made to our Lord and Saviour, Kevin Trapp.

[Zeus]

14 minutes ago, milne_afc said:

Was disappointing not to see any tribute made to our Lord and Saviour, Kevin Trapp.

A great man

[HaarDon]

1 hour ago, Zeus said:

Special mention to the Frankfurt goalie who came on at half time.

Worst kicker of a ball since Adam Colin 

Kekzee Gras?

[DelMonte]

A good result but essentially a friendly. 

[a don in oz]

10 minutes ago, DelMonte said:

A good result but essentially a friendly. 

Friendlies don’t have half a mill at stake.

[Schapenneuker]

Second goal was a cracker. Sockler was on his way as before Polvara even got the ball and played a superb through pass....then a top class finish from Sockler who is really starting to look like a player. 

This is the perfect example of when the 'long ball game' should be used. A really fantastic goal. 

 

[DelMonte]

15 minutes ago, a don in oz said:

Friendlies don’t have half a mill at stake.

Both teams played second string sides. As I said, good result but let’s not get carried away. 

[Millertime]

2 hours ago, Parklife said:

Would they be worse without £30m? And without £30m all the other times they've qualified for the CL? 

Undoubtedly. 

You're patronising nonsense about "feeling sorry" for people who have a desire for a more even financial playing field, thus helping our desire for our club to be more competitive domestically, is a heap of shit. 

Thats just noise

We wouldn't have had £6m or the glory of beating Frankfurt if it wasn't for the Glasgow two, the blue one in particular

Thats a fact and there's no arguing it 

[Ramandu]

Last night's win means next season we would probably be in pot 3 rather than than pot 4 if we get to the groups. (I know next season group stages will be different, but I'm assuming the pots will be similar).