Aberdeen get hammered by their New Firm rivals, rants Voice reporter Andrew Watson.
It was an overcast afternoon, not too hot and not too cold. Perfect conditions for Scottish football.
Initially it was end to end stuff from both teams. Unfortunately this would be pretty much the best the Dons could muster offensively, unsuccessfully able to break the deadlock despite a plethora of opportunities.
Dundee United then got into their stride, pouncing upon a poor pass back by Dandies’ new boy Ash Taylor.
0-1 Dundee United (Ryan Dow) on the 29 minute mark.
“There’s only one Jamie Langfield,” the Arab Army sarcastically sang.
The Red Army were to suffer more at the hands of the Tangerines, though. Not before Niall McGinn volleyed off the post, mind. Typical.
0-2 Dundee United (Gary Mackay-Steven) just before half time.
“There’s only…”
You know the rest.
Barry Robson came off for Adam Rooney after the break. Nicky Low then came on for Andrew Considine at 81 minutes. Neither substitution really seemed to make a difference.
0-3 Dundee United (substitute Chris Erskine) punishing the dismal Dons at the death thanks to a tactical switch by boss McNamara.
One can only hope that this crap display is only due to missing key players like captain Russell Anderson and wingman Jonny Hayes. Hopefully the problems don’t lie any deeper than that.
On the other hand, a squad seemingly as strong as Aberdeen’s should fare well against most teams without their ideal starting eleven all the time.
Final score: 0-3.