On May 31, nearly seven years ago, Willo Flood signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen, becoming Derek McInnes' first signing at Pittodrie. The Irishman officially joined on July 1, 2013 alongside Barry Robson. When McInnes was announced as the new manager of Aberdeen on March 25, 2013, he soon got to work getting players signed up … Continue reading Where are Derek McInnes’ first signings now?
It's been a turbulent couple of months at Aberdeen. Derek McInnes has been battered from pillar to post by Dons fans since the start of the league season - and for good reason. The continuation of the (at times) turgid football from the end of last season has irked many supporters. There has been no … Continue reading Derek McInnes: Is it time for change at Aberdeen?
We are only three games into the league season yet Aberdeen fans seem to be in open turmoil about how bad things are going. Yes, you guessed it, the McInnes Out crowd have been in their element after the last five games. The Dons have won one game in that time which was an extra-time … Continue reading What’s going wrong at Aberdeen and what needs to change?
Derek McInnes has brought in seven players so far this summer. Getting so many bodies in early is not something the Dons fans are used to. There have been acquisitions which brought a wave of positivity (Bryson), while others (Main) were greeted with a shed load of the traditional pessimism from the Red Army. Aberdeen … Continue reading Which Aberdeen signing will make the biggest impact?
It's June 25, 2013 and Lawrence Shankland has just signed for Aberdeen from Division Three side Queen's Park. Rewind 20 days and Andy Robertson is stood on the Tannadice turf holding a Dundee United scarf above his head after signing from Queen's Park. Two players who excelled in the boondocks and had the chance to … Continue reading Lawrence Shankland: The rollercoaster career of a goal machine
As Aberdeen fans descend on Hampden ahead of the cup final on Sunday there will be two conservations taking places amongst families and friends. Who is going to start and how is Derek McInnes going to approach the game? Coming up against Celtic brings its challenges and if captain Graeme Shinnie is going to be … Continue reading Betfred Cup Final preview: How Aberdeen beat Celtic
I shouldn't be writing this piece but after the Aberdeen v Kilmarnock game last Saturday I saw, more than ever, the anti-Derek McInnes brigade raise their heads above the parapet. As soon as I got home from the game I went on social media and had a look at the what Dons fans had to say. … Continue reading A Defence of Derek McInnes
The final day of the season. A time of celebration for some, despair for others. I headed to Parkhead on Sunday for what was going to be a day of celebration for the Hoops as they get their hands on the Premiership trophy for the seventh consecutive season. They were up against Aberdeen and if … Continue reading Ground 42: Celtic
The home of football, and it was so good to be home. Aberdeen met Hearts at Pittodrie on the day I decided to use my season ticket. Yes, I am a season ticket holder in the year I have decided to tour round the whole of Scotland to visit every ground. The Stadium Aberdeen have … Continue reading Ground 22: Aberdeen
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