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Aberdeen Match Thread




Looks like a "first 11" pending further business
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  • edited July 2023
    Indeed it does … plus Taylor
  • No Taylor ?

    Of course not......he only signed this week.

    Might get a look at him mid-August. 
  • stonemuse said:
    Indeed it does … plus Taylor
    And Edun
  • edited July 2023
    No Taylor ?

    Of course not......he only signed this week.

    Might get a look at him mid-August. 
    He hasn't played for ages, as got injured for Burton

    Be surprised if his debut (Same for Edun) isnt against Newport
  • edited July 2023
    stonemuse said:
    Indeed it does … plus Taylor
    That's assuming Taylor is first choice, I'm assuming he's there to fight it out with Dobson/Camara for one of those deeper roles rather than starting.

    Scoham said:
    And Edun
    Yes, he's probably going to be first choice
  • Really seems like Kirk may be starting next weekend
  • Strong starting 11. So happy for Nathan Asimwe. He has been outstanding this last year. 
  • Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench
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  • One would assume our possible weakest link is the space behind the attacking wing backs, particularly behind CBT.
  • Edun and Sess (hopefully) in for the 2 wing backs, Anderson in for Kirk and push fraser closer to May would be my starting lineup
  • I also feel we need someone to cover CBT as (1) he is also prone to injuries (2) he does have his off days especially when the defender gets the better of him and he goes into hiding.
  • Anyone care to guess the formation? Apart from the obvious bits, I must admit I'm puzzled.
  • Anyone care to guess the formation? Apart from the obvious bits, I must admit I'm puzzled.
    3-5-2 with CBT and Asiimwe at wing backs and Kirk playing alongisde/slightly behind May?
  • There are some weak spots in that team. Esp up front still sadly.
  • Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench
    Holden said in midweek that Edun isn't quite ready as he's only been training on a small pitch at Blackburn and not included in their pre-season friendlies.

    Taylor, it was said, as a free agent has been doing pre-season at Burton but not included in their friendly matches.
    Obviously both players are behind the match fitness levels of our squad.


  • If any of this starting 11 get a knock then we could be in a bit of trouble.
    Still lots of work to do on the squad build
  • So 7 of the side that wasn’t good enough last year starting just can’t see the hyp about this side yet .
    Hope I’m wrong !
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  • Oggy Red said:
    Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench
    Holden said in midweek that Edun isn't quite ready as he's only been training on a small pitch at Blackburn and not included in their pre-season friendlies.

    Taylor, it was said, as a free agent has been doing pre-season at Burton but not included in their friendly matches.
    Obviously both players are behind the match fitness levels of our squad.


    But isn't the point of friendlies to give players match fitness? They aren't going to get match fit sitting out are they
  • We hear the battle cry……
  • Any sign of that egregious assault on the auditory system, "Addicks to mediocrity"?
  • Oggy Red said:
    Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench
    Holden said in midweek that Edun isn't quite ready as he's only been training on a small pitch at Blackburn and not included in their pre-season friendlies.

    Taylor, it was said, as a free agent has been doing pre-season at Burton but not included in their friendly matches.
    Obviously both players are behind the match fitness levels of our squad.


    But isn't the point of friendlies to give players match fitness? They aren't going to get match fit sitting out are they
    On the face of it, yes ...... but as proved at Millwall midweek, Holden is expecting his team today to play with intensity to replicate what's demanded in a League fixture.
    If he doesn't think those 2 lads are ready, he's not going to risk wrecking them today.

    Anyway, IMO today's starting 11 know Edun and Taylor haven't been signed to be fringe players.
    If they want to keep the shirt, they'll need to show they're worth the place. Healthy competition.


  • edited July 2023
    Welcome back to The Valley everyone, pitch looks good really looking forward to this match, Aberdeen should be a good test nothing like The Valley to lift your spirits, good to be back...
  • Solidgone said:
    I also feel we need someone to cover CBT as (1) he is also prone to injuries (2) he does have his off days especially when the defender gets the better of him and he goes into hiding.
    That's Campbell, surely?
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  • follett said:
    Anyone care to guess the formation? Apart from the obvious bits, I must admit I'm puzzled.
    3-5-2 with CBT and Asiimwe at wing backs and Kirk playing alongisde/slightly behind May?
    That's what it looks like to me also, maybe more of a 3-1-4-1-1 ........ with Dobson sitting, and Kirk in the hole?
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