Match Thread (Europa League) Aberdeen V Qarabag

[Ten Caat]

Qarabag are a bang average side. It might be that we prove to be bang average too over the course of the season but there's absolutely fuck all to be frightened of them at home. Especially as their 1-0 home victory is just that.......there's no more worry that they sneak an away goal and put the tie beyond us.

I can envisage the tie maybe going into extra-time but I certainly wouldn't want us just hanging on for a penalty shoot out. 

[Kittybrewster Loon]

Qarabawbag are nothing special. One big push to get into the group stages. Come on! 

[StandFree1982]

We'll be struggling to field a starting 11 at this rate. Hopefully the 11 starting today are all fit for Thu

[Jazzer08]

Go right at them from the first whistle and we can take these cunts. They clearly make mistakes when they aren't given time on the ball. 3-1 the Dons.

[BonnieDon]

6 hours ago, Betty Swallicks said:

Boot!

Feeling more optimistic after todays result considering all the injuries/ travelling etc.

Boot.

[afc1903mad]

26 minutes ago, StandFree1982 said:

We'll be struggling to field a starting 11 at this rate. Hopefully the 11 starting today are all fit for Thu

I’d consider putting Deano in instead of Hayes.

Keep Hayes as an attacking option from the bench if they tire during the game

[aberdeen1970]

4 minutes ago, afc1903mad said:

I’d consider putting Deano in instead of Hayes.

Keep Hayes as an attacking option from the bench if they tire during the game

McKenzie not going to be fit for Thursday? 

[afc1903mad]

3 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said:

McKenzie not going to be fit for Thursday? 

Does Glass play McKenzie as part of a back 3 though?

[aberdeen1970]

2 minutes ago, afc1903mad said:

Does Glass play McKenzie as part of a back 3 though?

He will have to if he plays a back 3.

But will he play a back 3 on Thursday? 

[beef_sister]

37 minutes ago, afc1903mad said:

Does Glass play McKenzie as part of a back 3 though?

Why not? 

He was more than capable when he slotted in there last Thursday

[WesthillWanderersFC]

Players dropping like flies.

I’ll make the hopeful assumption MacKenzie & Hayes are fit. 

                          Lewis

Ramsay Gallagher McCrorie MacKenzie        
                            Brown    
                     Ferguson Ojo

       JET.                               Hayes 

                           Ramirez 

 

[Arabian Knight]

condridictin yersel agen..ye siys ye wanted mclennan oan eh left flank eh ithir diy..jist canna mak up yer mind ye dafty

[fine-n-dandy]

18 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said:

Players dropping like flies.

I’ll make the hopeful assumption MacKenzie & Hayes are fit. 

                          Lewis

Ramsay Gallagher McCrorie MacKenzie        
                            Brown    
                     Ferguson Ojo

       JET.                               Hayes 

                           Ramirez 

 

In all honesty the loss of Considine & Hayes cannot be used by a lot of fans considering the stick they continually get.

Hedges (on form) is a big loss.

MacKenzie hopefully back for Thursday ?

 

End of day we are where we are because the manager has gambled on not strengthening the back line when needed.

Can just about be excused for waiting until in groups for pushing boat out for other players Striker/winger etc. But a CH should have been signed far far sooner

[Donstar83]

See they won 3 nil tonight

[King Street Loon]

After the last few days,  injuries,  fatigue etc. How does Glass approach this?

For me 4-3-3 all out attack. Its all or nothing for me.

Lewis

Ramsey, Gallagher, McCrorie, Mackenzie 

Brown, Ojo, Ferguson 

Hayes, Ramirez, Emmanuel-Thomas 

[afc1903mad]

2 hours ago, aberdeen1970 said:

He will have to if he plays a back 3.

But will he play a back 3 on Thursday? 

Who knows how the teams are lining up this year, but it’s certainly a possibility I suppose

2 hours ago, Millertime said:

Why are you asking him?

As if he knows - he spreads dung all over this place like a farmer 

 

[WesthillWanderersFC]

2 hours ago, Arabian Knight said:

condridictin yersel agen..ye siys ye wanted mclennan oan eh left flank eh ithir diy..jist canna mak up yer mind ye dafty

Incoherent bollocks. Again. ✊

[shinniesta1]

2 hours ago, fine-n-dandy said:

End of day we are where we are because the manager has gambled on not strengthening the back line when needed.

Da think it's Glass who is deciding not to bring in more players

[North_Andy_Dandy]

2 hours ago, WesthillWanderersFC said:

Players dropping like flies.

I’ll make the hopeful assumption MacKenzie & Hayes are fit. 

                          Lewis

Ramsay Gallagher McCrorie MacKenzie        
                            Brown    
                     Ferguson Ojo

       JET.                               Hayes 

                           Ramirez 

 

Just wondering if we could use Jenks instead of JET to start with as we might need the workrate and then JET’s quality and power later on when they’re a bit leggy.

Hayes if used needs to be further up the pitch, McLennan could be fit but again I’d use him as a impact sub.

[afc1903mad]

Pulled Hammy, no chance McLennan makes Thursday. Even if just a twinge, I’d expect it to still be very tight.

[DelMonte]

2 minutes ago, afc1903mad said:

Pulled Hammy, no chance McLennan makes Thursday. Even if just a twinge, I’d expect it to still be very tight.

Great news

[WesthillWanderersFC]

6 minutes ago, North_Andy_Dandy said:

Just wondering if we could use Jenks instead of JET to start with as we might need the workrate and then JET’s quality and power later on when they’re a bit leggy.

Hayes if used needs to be further up the pitch, McLennan could be fit but again I’d use him as a impact sub.

Jenks is better central though, JET better on the right 

[South Stand Seagull]

29 minutes ago, Millertime said:

Yep, I genuinely think we could thump them if we go for it

The trouble is, going for it straight out the gate will make us even more wide open at the back than we already are.

I think we need to get to half time without conceding. The longer we can stay in the tie, they will become more defensive and the crowd will feel it’s there for the taking. 
 

the longer we stay in the tie, the more dangerous it becomes for Qarabag. 
 

[fine-n-dandy]

33 minutes ago, South Stand Seagull said:

The trouble is, going for it straight out the gate will make us even more wide open at the back than we already are.

I think we need to get to half time without conceding. The longer we can stay in the tie, they will become more defensive and the crowd will feel it’s there for the taking. 
 

the longer we stay in the tie, the more dangerous it becomes for Qarabag. 
 

Disagree. First goal is crucial & we desperately need it. They score first with us keeping it tight (which we will struggle to do anyway given our options) & we are in huge trouble as 3 goals needed from us then without reply & that is near impossible against them. 

[fine-n-dandy]

I think we will get to extra time at best but then it’s back to square one & anyones game.

reckon 1-0 or 2-1 will be best we can do in 90. That isn’t being too negative just realistic given first game (regardless of pitch arguments) considering it took us until past 90 mins to get a damn shot on goal.

May think that a negative view but in reality for us to be winning game in 90 by 2 goals is probably a bit over optimistic, of course you never know & maybe they won’t travel well but given their location & experience of reaching groups consistently I don’t think we can count on them being fkd from traveling 

[Scotty_Toronto]

3 hours ago, fine-n-dandy said:

I think we will get to extra time at best but then it’s back to square one & anyones game.

Except we'll still have home advantage for said extra time (and penalties, if necessary).

[South Stand Seagull]

7 hours ago, fine-n-dandy said:

Disagree. First goal is crucial & we desperately need it. They score first with us keeping it tight (which we will struggle to do anyway given our options) & we are in huge trouble as 3 goals needed from us then without reply & that is near impossible against them. 

Fair enough. They will certainly score. 

[Oregon Red]

I think we have to come out fighting from the start. Hopefully the crowd will be enthused.Get one goal, then its all to play for. I just wished we had bolstered our squad before the first game.\It is a very big gamble the board are taking here..group stages is a the big money which can change a lot for our team. As it seems when clubs get to the group stages its becomes less difficult to do it again..financially its a big boost.

They should have gambled and spent some dosh.

I think we will win 2-0  with the second goal coming just before the end of regulation time.

 

[Tord31]

2 hours ago, Oregon Red said:

I think we have to come out fighting from the start. Hopefully the crowd will be enthused.Get one goal, then its all to play for. I just wished we had bolstered our squad before the first game.\It is a very big gamble the board are taking here..group stages is a the big money which can change a lot for our team. As it seems when clubs get to the group stages its becomes less difficult to do it again..financially its a big boost.

They should have gambled and spent some dosh.

I think we will win 2-0  with the second goal coming just before the end of regulation time.

 

A late winner would blow the roof off. 

Not seen since Copenhagen/Bayern.

[strachanmcgheegoal]

Aye but I’d happily take a 4 goal Doug Bell flying first 20 minutes in all honesty.

Fuck being excited!