Match Thread AEK Larnaca 0 - 0 Aberdeen

[RAZOR]

3 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said:

Topi and Milanovic were swapping wings 

Karlsson and Armstrong were swapping wings. 

I think it's a good idea.  Mixes things up a bit. 

 

There's a big problem in terms of quality there. That's like Galaxy and Cadbury's being swapped for Hersheys and dog shit.

[GeorgeStreetReds]

Thought we did well not to concede after the humiliation in Athens, made to look even worse after their result last night.

So many wasted final passes though, really need to sharpen up when attacking.

[aberdeen1970]

9 minutes ago, milne_afc said:

this is my train of thought. We’re still alive in this group 

Aye. 

Crucial to beat Noah though. 

Hopefully one of the special European nights under the Pittodrie lights. No better sight in football. 

[aberdeen1970]

10 minutes ago, RAZOR said:

There's a big problem in terms of quality there. That's like Galaxy and Cadbury's being swapped for Hersheys and dog shit.

Aye there's a bit of a drop off there 

[dave_min]

16 minutes ago, RAZOR said:

There's a big problem in terms of quality there. That's like Galaxy and Cadbury's being swapped for Hersheys and dog shit.

More like a bar of Tony’s imo.

Its barely the same sport that Karlsson/Armstrong play compared to Topi/Aussie cunt.

FWIW - Topi was alright last night, but he’s had too many chances already for me 

[Ted_Maul]

2 hours ago, Granite95 said:

Tbf these were the stats when we played them:

Possesion: 73%,Shots: 27, Shots on Target: 10

vs Shamrock Rover

POssesion: 80%, Shot 30, Shots on Target: 8

 

Plus Shamrock only had 1 shot (their pen), more a case that AEK couldn't finish their dinner, and also likely Rovers sat in more than we did

In short, they knew their limitations and did something called 'defending', while we were an absolute shambles. 

[TouzaniLeers]

I do enjoy Karlsson. Plays with a lot of freedom and flair. 
 

Sometimes though, just get the fucking pass off mate. 
 

Ball was cleared after either a corner or cross and he had a chance to put Lobban down the right, he tried this audacious spinning flick to get it to him. 
 

I don’t mind that at certain points in the game but you are here to be productive my man. 
 

Get the pass off and get him in burrowing towards the by-line. 
 

Definitely guilty of too much show ponying at points. 

[ERNIE]

2 hours ago, Its the Optimism that kill said:

Think there has been something to build on slowly appearing in many parts of last games.( except Athens).

If Jimmy is starting to see who plays where,and the players start to learn their position and the players around them better.

We could start to click and be a team.

As others have said it’s obvious we play better against teams who give us space.

But we really miss someone to put half ( or even quarter) chances away.

but goals breed goals,( as do clean sheets breed clean sheets),so a few wins and goals and anything could happen.

Get Oday back.

[dave_min]

40 minutes ago, TouzaniLeers said:

I do enjoy Karlsson. Plays with a lot of freedom and flair. 
 

Sometimes though, just get the fucking pass off mate. 
 

Ball was cleared after either a corner or cross and he had a chance to put Lobban down the right, he tried this audacious spinning flick to get it to him. 
 

I don’t mind that at certain points in the game but you are here to be productive my man. 
 

Get the pass off and get him in burrowing towards the by-line. 
 

Definitely guilty of too much show ponying at points. 

Needs to show off if he’s gonna get a move from the Dons to one of the top leagues in Europe imo 

[Tommy]

On 11/3/2025 at 10:59 AM, muttonhumper said:

 

I almost lost a finger on Saturday in pub, pint glass lacerating me at end of a long day's scoofing.
Can see right into my finger. Just back from hospital, too late to stitch.
Back to see the orthopaedic suregeon on Friday 12 midday.
Possibly still in toon straight fae pub job.
Def stabilsation required regardless.

[TouzaniLeers]

14 minutes ago, dave_min said:

Needs to show off if he’s gonna get a move from the Dons to one of the top leagues in Europe imo 

Numbers and general contribution will speak for itself. He’s nae here to build a highlight reel, he’s here to be productive. 
 

Do love the tricky nature he has but just keep it simple when needed. 

[dave_min]

4 minutes ago, TouzaniLeers said:

Numbers and general contribution will speak for itself. He’s nae here to build a highlight reel, he’s here to be productive. 
 

Do love the tricky nature he has but just keep it simple when needed. 

He’s here to regain his fitness and build a bit of confidence.

As long as he doesn’t get injured, doubt he could raise a fuck if we win, lose or draw.

[Tyzo_1903]

5 hours ago, Parklife said:

7 points might sneak us in to the play off round, which would be excellent given our draw and start to the group. 

Could do but I have a feeling our goal difference is going to do us in now unless we pump someone 6-0.

[Clydeside_Sheep]

1 hour ago, TouzaniLeers said:

I do enjoy Karlsson. Plays with a lot of freedom and flair. 
 

Sometimes though, just get the fucking pass off mate. 
 

Ball was cleared after either a corner or cross and he had a chance to put Lobban down the right, he tried this audacious spinning flick to get it to him. 
 

I don’t mind that at certain points in the game but you are here to be productive my man. 
 

Get the pass off and get him in burrowing towards the by-line. 
 

Definitely guilty of too much show ponying at points. 

Completely agree with this.

Tbg, he probably recognises how poor most of the other players are and doesn't want to waste the ball  😆😜

[aberdeen1970]

If Karlsson is getting slated then there's no chance for any of our other players. 

If we get the best out of Karlsson then we might actually achieve something this season. 

[TouzaniLeers]

1 minute ago, aberdeen1970 said:

If Karlsson is getting slated then there's no chance for any of our other players. 

If we get the best out of Karlsson then we might actually achieve something this season. 

I’m nae slating him but would love for him to just keep it simple when needed. 
 

It’s nae the Jesper Karlsson show. Done plenty of dirty work last night but in advanced positions I often find his final ball/decision on how to play the ball, to be frustrating. 

 

I say all that knowing that he and Armstrong are the best players at the club. 

[Clydeside_Sheep]

I thought we did OK, the players confidence would have been rattled after the beasting in Athens and another away game would have been daunting.

But I thought we did OK, pleased with the point.  Its more than the huns have got in their comp!

I was pleased Polvara was included.

We could have nicked it at the end with the milanovic chance.  He should have hit it the way Armstrong did for his recent goal - into the ground, aiming for the far post.  The speed the ball was coming in at, it was always likely to go wide if going for the nearer side of the goal.

Having said that, Larnaca nearly scored after that, so hey ho.

I watched it in the Park bar, before a gig - we had a good seat and could enjoy the sight of sellick leaking goals on one screen, while cheering us on via another screen.  

 

[aberdeen1970]

Just now, TouzaniLeers said:

 

 

I say all that knowing that he and Armstrong are the best players at the club. 

I agree they are our best 2 players. Pleased Armstrong is playing further forward, I think he will thrive there. 

Both signed on deadline day as well.  Just imagine if that hadn't happened. 

 

[ScallowaRed]

29 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said:

I agree they are our best 2 players. Pleased Armstrong is playing further forward, I think he will thrive there. 

Both signed on deadline day as well.  Just imagine if that hadn't happened. 

 

Deadline day on here was absolutely world class.

Harmony, expectation, elation. 

Tremendous.

[dave_min]

10 minutes ago, ScallowaRed said:

Deadline day on here was absolutely world class.

Harmony, expectation, elation. 

Tremendous.

I don’t like it

[ScallowaRed]

1 minute ago, dave_min said:

I don’t like it

That's aarite.

[auchterturra]

Lobban, Milne, Shinnie and Armstrong - 4 Aiberdeen loons playing for the Dons in a match - when was the last time that happened? 

[Donstar83]

9 minutes ago, auchterturra said:

Lobban, Milne, Shinnie and Armstrong - 4 Aiberdeen loons playing for the Dons in a match - when was the last time that happened? 

Killie 🤪

[auchterturra]

2 minutes ago, Donstar83 said:

Killie 🤪

Afore Kille then?

[muttonhumper]

On 11/6/2025 at 9:00 PM, Reverend Rave said:

Larnaca seem quite .. ordinary? Not streets ahead of us at all.

Hopefully I have not put a curse on us now.

Probably a better team than Athens.
Difference being we weren't suicidal.

It's nae rocket science.

[muttonhumper]

18 hours ago, Tommy said:

Fuck sake.

Ace few days.

Shout oot to the boys fae Alford we bumped into up the village yesterday.
Hope boy driving fae Manchester to Alford idday sorted himsel'oot in time. 😆

[aberdeen1970]

1 hour ago, muttonhumper said:

Probably a better team than Athens.
Difference being we weren't suicidal.

It's nae rocket science.

Good luck trying to get one or two to grasp this 

[NorfolkDandy]

There was a nice wee ballad aired on the bus back into Larnaca

Clearly in preparation for Miovski on 10th Jan

Was difficult to catch it all, but ends with 'fcuk off bojan, youre a hun cnut now'

A very enjoyable rendition for sure....

[NorfolkDandy]

21 hours ago, TouzaniLeers said:

Definitely guilty of too much show ponying at points. 

This was a topic for discussion post match in our group, too

 

[NEM]

52 minutes ago, NorfolkDandy said:

There was a nice wee ballad aired on the bus back into Larnaca

Clearly in preparation for Miovski on 10th Jan

Was difficult to catch it all, but ends with 'fcuk off bojan, youre a hun cnut now'

A very enjoyable rendition for sure....

https://x.com/ryancrombie/status/1986199234035786163?s=46&t=_VdgG5fULJPVvqihrGwIvA