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Turning Your Old Music Into Life Saving Cash

Feb 202015

Oxfam Area Manager Peter Roy, who is leading the initiative, is pictured with Dons players Scott Brown, Adam Rooney, Jamie Langfield and Russell Anderson 2

Oxfam Area Manager Peter Roy with Scott Brown, Adam Rooney, Jamie Langfield and Russell Anderson.

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

Aberdeen Football Club is supporting Oxfam in this Saturday prior to the SPFL Premiership match against St. Mirren at Pittodrie.

The charity will have a collection point outside the Richard Donald Stand between noon and 3 pm.

Dons skipper Russell Anderson said.

“We would like to ask the Red Army to help support Oxfam by donating CD’s , LP’s & records, DVD’s and sheet music that you no longer use.

“Your donations can help people around the world fight their way out of poverty and change lives for good. Oxfam desperately need music donations as these can make up to a quarter of the money raised in some shops.

“Please bring along any CD’s, LP’s, records ,DVD’s or sheet music that you can spare – their sales will make such a difference to those people who have so little.”

The sale of just 4 CD’s could provide safe water for 10 People in Sierra Leone, ensure School supplies for pupils in Ethiopia or help families fight food poverty here in the UK.

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The AFCT Heritage Trust’s AGM 04.02.15

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Feb 122015

With thanks to David Innes.

A new display cabinet was built to display the League Cup in the Main Stand Foyer

Whilst there was the official business of re-electing office-bearers and approving the Trust’s financial statement, of most interest was the summary of the Trust’s work in the past 12 months, contained in the Chairman’s Report.

Since the end of the 2013-14 Financial Year the Trust and its supporters have carried out a great deal of research and added many match reports to the Trust’s website.

Production of a match programme for the Under 20s has continued and has assisted in raising funds for Trust activities.

A small collection of Aberdeen related medals was purchased – two directly relating to Jimmy Philip, the club’s first manager, from 1903-1924.

Assistance was given to AFC Youth Development in the sale of raffle tickets for the Stephen Glass 1995 Coca-Cola bicycle, and processing of funds to the Youth Development department. Subsequently, negotiations with the raffle winner to bring the bike back to Pittodrie have been progressed.

A new display cabinet was built to display the League Cup in the Main Stand Foyer. With that trophy now destined for elsewhere this season, the cabinet backdrop has been redesigned and alternative items of club history displayed. The cabinet’s dimensions are such that it will accommodate any trophy for which the Dons currently compete.

The Chairman and Secretary have visited Alford’s Grampian Transport Museum and discussed a possible AFC exhibition there in May 2015. We are still considering what would be best to put on show.

The restoration of the 1907 poster by the Scottish Conservation Studio was completed and paid for. Framing to museum standard was arranged and the production of 30 actual size and 300 A3 size prints was also arranged. Selling is ongoing via the Club Shop at £65 per print, including a certificate of authenticity, and profits will be shared with Buckie Thistle.

In October the Big Red Quiz (organised by Trustee Bob Bain) was held and £4000 raised for Trust funds.

In November the annual Armistice Memorial Ceremony was held, on a bigger scale than ever. Gifts were received by the Club and the Trust from the Ghurkha community.

A limited edition of 20 pewter figurines, replicating Willie Miller’s arm and hand grasping the ECWC in his famous pose, was commissioned and received. This is a 10” version of the item originated and marketed by Dolly Digital, and matches the stature of the mini-replica ECWC given to the club by UEFA. The first of these figurines was put on display in the Main Stand Foyer cabinet (pic above)

A small display cabinet has been commissioned for the Black and Gold Lounge for the display of George McNicol’s boots from 1904.

A collection of bound volumes of The Northern Figaro (a 19th century local weekly) has been obtained and is being scoured for “new” information and pictures from the pre-1903 period.

The next matchday bucket collection for Trust funds will be held when the recently-postponed SPL fixture against Dundee United is played.

A sale of old programmes is being considered, before the end of the season, in the Richard Donald Stand.

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Aberdeen 4 Ross County 0 – Pittodrie Stadium 07.02.15

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Feb 082015

The scoreline belies how utterly abject both sides were in the first half but Aberdeen made up for that after the break, remarks Voice reporter Andrew Watson.

It was a chilly afternoon, with only the receding snow giving the faintest of indications it’s getting remotely warmer.

The Reds got off the starting block fast. Antonio Reguero struggled to handle a long range shot from the foot of Jonny Hayes and spilt the ball.

Adam Rooney pounced.

1-0 Aberdeen just 12 minutes in.

Nothing of note happened for the rest of the half, with the two teams jostling for possession yet doing very little with it. Messy stuff, and quite bad tempered at times. This game saw four yellow cards between the two sides.

Joe Shaughnessy came on for Donervorn Daniels after 35 minutes. This actually came as little surprise because the on loan West Bromich Albion defender had come off the pitch twice prior with niggling pains.

Following that, arguably what changed the game, Cammy Smith then came off for Peter Pawlett.

Four minutes after that substitution, 50 minutes into the game, Pawlett proved to be a super sub.

Playmaker Hayes found Pawlett in the box; Pawlett took a touch to beat Reguero, then another to slot away goal number two for the Dons. He did well to find the net, considering the angle from which he was left to complete the move.

2-0 Aberdeen.

Then after 61 minutes Shaleum Logan directed a fantastic ball into the corner of the Ross County goal from just outside the box.

3-0 Aberdeen.

Nine minutes later, David Goodwillie came on for Niall McGinn.

This substitution was yet another tactical masterstroke by gaffer Derek McInnes, albeit not quite the near immediate impact Pawlett had earlier in the game.

Nevertheless, fifteen minutes later Goodwillie proved his worth in a red shirt.

4-0 Aberdeen.

The second half performance more than rewarded the Red Army for their patience during the first forty five.

Having said that, I hope new boys Daniels and Kenny McLean impress more in future outings because at times it was hard to see what exactly they were contributing on the pitch.

I know the former was only on for so long, but I worried it was to do with him struggling with the physicality of the Scottish game. Regarding McLean, I saw a few good touches but that was about it.

Final score: 4-0.

New Deer Sports Facility Bags Energy Firm Donation

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Feb 052015

With thanks to Paul Robertson.

Volunteers at the New Deer All Weather Facility were celebrating this weekend after energy firm Moray Offshore Renewables made a £28,000 donation that will allow the project to be completed after almost nine years. The £405,000 project to build an all weather sports pitch and a new pavilion at New Deer is due to be completed by Easter.

Project co-ordinator, Helen Young, welcomed the cash boost which has closed the final funding gap faced by the project.

Helen said:

“We really are indebted to Moray Offshore Renewables for this vital funding which has helped bring a project 9 years in the making to fruition. This simply could not have been possible without the invaluable support of our MP Eilidh Whiteford. Together, they have provided the last piece in the jigsaw for a fantastic facility which will serve New Deer and the surrounding area for decades to come.”

Local MP, Eilidh Whiteford, who encouraged the energy firm to support the New Deer project, welcomed the funding announcement:

“The New Deer sports project is a real community-led campaign and the leadership shown by Helen and other volunteers should be commended in bringing it to fruition. It will benefit so many sports groups in the central Buchan area and I am pleased that I could be of assistance in helping secure in this final piece of funding that will allow completion of the facility.”

Representatives from Moray Offshore Renewables, which hopes to build a 186-wind turbine farm in the Moray Firth, presented the cheque for £28,820 to Helen Young on Friday in New Deer.

Commenting, Dan Finch, Project Director for Moray Offshore Renewables said:

“I am delighted that Moray Offshore Renewables has been able to join other companies in contributing to this excellent facility. The New Deer Community Trust has done outstanding work in delivering this much needed project and are to be congratulated on their hard work and determination.”

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Grammar Rugby Club ready for kick off in Melrose Sevens

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Feb 052015

With Thanks to Janice Hopper.

On Saturday 11 April 2015 Aberdeen Grammar will take to the pitch for this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens which transforms the picturesque Borders town of Melrose into a rugby Mecca. Having reached the semi-final in 2013 it’s hoped that Aberdeen can push into the finals in 2015 and take the trophy home to the Granite City.

The tournament will be televised by the BBC allowing sports enthusiasts to enjoy the fast action remotely but over 12,000 rugby fans will travel to Melrose from across the globe to personally experience the buzz and atmosphere of the live action.

Aberdeen Grammar will face stiff competition in the form of around 20 hungry Scottish teams, international teams from South Africa and Germany as well as last year’s winners, Glasgow Warriors.

Sponsor Aberdeen Asset Management is proud to back the world’s most prominent rugby Sevens contest for the fourth time. The tournament originated in Melrose over a century ago when local player Ned Haig, thinking up innovative ways to raise funds for his Melrose team, devised a shorter, faster rugby game played with seven men per side.

The popularity and passion for the sport has grown year on year transforming it into the global phenomenon it is today.

Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management says:

“This year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens will be in the spotlight as it’s the historic 125th playing of the tournament. Not only does the event attract high calibre players, both local and international, to the Greenyards grounds in Melrose, it also entertains and inspires visitors who travel miles to see the action unfold.

“Next year the sport makes its Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro so the players will be determined to hone their skills and put on a great show in preparation for this. Aberdeen Asset Management is honoured to be associated with a sport that is loved by Scots and is also set to take the Olympics by storm next summer 2016.”

The tournament offers excitement and entertainment both on and off the pitch making the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens an excellent experience for families, couples and any rugby fans who enjoy fast and slick sporting action. Tickets for the event cost from £10 for children, from £15 for senior citizens and from £20 for adults.

Family tickets are also newly introduced this year costing £50 for two adults and two children. All tickets are available at http://www.melrose7s.com.

The 125th playing of the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens takes place on the 11 April 2015.

The game of rugby Sevens was created in Melrose in 1883 and its popularity has spread to attract global interest and participation. Teams from across Scotland will compete against international teams in the Borders town of Melrose which takes on a carnival atmosphere for the duration of this key date in the sporting calendar.

To find out more about the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens visit http://www.melrose7s.com

Ski 2015 – Cross Country Skiing in the Cairngorms

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Feb 052015

With the Scottish ski centres reporting between 30-60 centimeters of snow the 2015 ski season has got off to a perfect powdery start. With thanks to Janice Hopper.

The Cairngorms is synonymous with breath-taking mountain terrain and high octane skiing and snowboarding as the depth and range of skiing opportunities across Glenshee, the Lecht and the Cairngorm Mountain is vast and exhilarating.

But hurtling down a mountainside isn’t the only way to ski.

Nigel Wells (pictured), who provides tuition for the Aviemore and Glenmore Ski Shop, is a passionate advocate of cross country skiing which is a completely different approach to experiencing the landscape, expanding your skills on snow and testing yourself.

“It’s the only form of skiing that allows people to truly appreciate the Scottish countryside and really immerse themselves in the forest. The silence, compounded by the compacted snow, can be deafening and the scenery in the Cairngorms is quite something.”

Nigel is a BASI level 2 instructor but he only started skiing in his late twenties proving it’s never too late to start. He left school at 16 and experienced a demanding career with the Police force in Bradford, including becoming a Firearms Officer and a member of a specialist unit involved in the Ripper enquiries and the Toxteth and Leeds Riots, but he was soon looking for his next challenge.

Cross country skiing started as a hobby in the 1970’s but after a holiday in Aviemore Nigel became such a regular visitor that he virtually slipped into teaching. When he left the Police in 1998 he made his move to Aviemore to become a full time ski instructor and now knows the terrain of the Cairngorms intimately.

“Cross country skiing can be immensely challenging. You don’t have gravity on your side propelling you down a hillside so self-locomotion is the order of the day and that requires some effort on the part of the individual. You use your whole body and can burn around 500 calories an hour. It’s the top all over calorie burner ahead of swimming and cycling and requires huge stamina but it’s also hugely accessible.

“Children can try it and I’m also hugely interested in adaptive cross country skiing for those with disabilities. You can take it at a gentler pace or you can really speed through the forest as there are a variety of trails available in the winter months and with Glenmore now having a piste machine many more can now be cleared.”

Depending on the snowfall tracks run through Glenmore forest, taking in Bagaduish, the south side of Loch Morlich and excellent views as skiers cruise past Meall a’Bhuachaille just north of the loch and the forest. The Glenmore Cross Country Ski Machine was an investment to improve cross country skiing in the region and it’s hugely popular for an inanimate object.

With its own Facebook page the machine’s run as a charity to encourage the advancement of public participation in sport, but the beauty of cross country skiing is that those who wish to explore aren’t necessarily confined to the tracks but can venture out and explore as desired.

Cross country skiing offers its followers further advantages as Nigel explains:

“Well it’s quite economic as far as skiing goes. As long as you dress sensibly for the outdoor temperatures you don’t need quite so much kit or ski wear. You don’t have to buy a lift pass and another huge bonus is that you don’t have to queue for the lifts. That’s a lot of extra skiing time. If there’s snow on the ground you can do cross country skiing virtually anywhere so it’s really flexible.”

As cross country skiing takes place on lower ground it’s more weather dependent than mountain-top snow sports so it’s definitely worth keeping a keen eye on the forecasts. The Aviemore and Glenmore Ski Shop and its instructors have the latest information on the weather conditions, tracks being cut and other suitable terrain available.

For dedicated skiers or for complete novices cross country skiing offers a challenging way to get the most out of the stunning Cairngorms countryside and try a form of skiing that can be gentle and peaceful or rigorous and intense.

The Cairngorms National Park, in the heart of the Highlands, is the largest National Park in the UK and is made up of five different areas – Aviemore and Cairngorms; Angus Glens; Atholl and Glenshee; Tomintoul and Glenlivet; and Royal Deeside and Donside. To find out where to stay, what to do and what’s happening across the Cairngorms National Park this winter visit www.visitcairngorms.com

The Melrose Effect – Inspiring Next Generation Of Rugby Heroes

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Jan 232015

Johnnie Gamba (13) in action.

With thanks to Janice Hopper, Tricker PR.

The members of every sports council know that investing in future talent is as important as supporting the current stars. The Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens tournament annually inspires and nurtures young rugby trailblazers in the local vicinity and beyond.

This year the event kicks off on 11 April 2015 attracting quality rugby players from Melrose itself, Scottish teams (such as the Glasgow Warriors) and international teams (from South Africa and Germany) for young hopefuls to admire and emulate.

The event will also hold its 31st annual Junior Sports Clinic to spot and train the next generation of great rugby players.

Held on the morning of the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens tournament the sports clinic attracts over one hundred carefully selected youngsters from clubs and schools across Scotland who undergo concentrated training exercises and matches.

This year the clinic will again be led by Rob Moffat, a Scottish rugby union coach who was head coach at Edinburgh, and also spent time coaching with the Scotland A team, Glasgow and the Borders. He is assisted by a dozen coaches from all over Scotland so the youngsters who spend time at the clinic are truly accessing priceless professional experience. One such young lad on the touch line is a local talent to keep an eye on.

Rufus McLean, Age – 14.

Plays for – Melrose Rugby Football Club Under 16s

“I’m looking forward to the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens 2015 because it’s exciting and thrilling to watch such a high standard of rugby. I love watching the club I play for perform on their home ground against other quality teams. Last year they brought down Glasgow and that was great to watch! I also get to see international teams play which is a rare opportunity.

“It’s a different style of rugby to what I usually play but it’s such a strong calibre that it makes me want to perform like that. I watch the players in one-on-one situations and it gives me new ideas of how to act and react in certain situations, for example watching a really good tackle makes me want to try it out on the pitch.

“I was lucky enough to attend the Junior Sports Clinic last year and it would be an honour to be selected again this year. It involved a morning dedicated to intense rugby training – we focussed on lots of drills, two-on-one scenarios and decision making. It was useful to explore practical scenarios on the pitch.

“I got into rugby in primary one when my dad signed me up for the Melrose team and I played every weekend – so it all started with my dad’s enthusiasm and developed from there. I enjoy the fact it’s a very physical sport and you really get out there and active on the pitch, but it’s tactical too so I like that combination of action and tactics. I also enjoy the camaraderie with my team-mates. In my ideal world I’d like to try get into the Scotland development squad, if possible, but for now I’m enjoying watching the professionals in Melrose.”

One youngster who has made a longer journey to visit the hallowed Melrose grounds is Aberdonian Johnnie Gamba.

Johnnie Gamba, Age – 13

Plays for – Aberdeen Grammar Rugby Club Under 14s

“Last year was my first trip to the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens tournament and the atmosphere was so great that I can’t wait to go again this year. Watching it right in front of me, rather than on television, was a totally different experience. It was easier to pick up the set line moves to try out later on with my team in Aberdeen. The level of play was really high and challenged me to up my game as I want to be on that pitch in the future.

“It was a privilege to attend the junior sports clinic where we were split into small groups to focus on intense rugby training. We were taught quite advanced skills and it was a different style of coaching so it was refreshing to approach things differently.

“Personally I enjoy rugby due to the nature of the sport, it’s a physical, contact sport and that suits my build and personality – I’d rather be out playing rugby than sat indoors. When I’m older the ultimate honour would be to play for the British Lions. It’s also a huge goal to play for a professional side in the future – Glasgow or Edinburgh if things go that far but I’ll really have to knuckle down to my training in the meantime.”

The 125th playing of the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens takes place on the 11 April 2015.

The game of rugby sevens was created in Melrose in 1883 and its popularity has spread to attract global interest and participation. Teams from across Scotland will compete against international teams in the Borders town of Melrose which takes on a carnival atmosphere for the duration of this key date in the sporting calendar.

To find out more about the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens visit http://www.melrose7s.com

Competition Hots Up For Universities’ Boat Race 2015

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Jan 082015

RGU Boat Club president Emily Geddes and her Aberdeen University Boat Club counterpart, Tom Coles.

With thanks to Beverly Tricker, Tricker PR.

The 2015 Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’ Boat Race looks set to be the most hotly contested yet.

Top student rowers will be going oar to oar in all-out battle to win the coveted rowing race, which takes place on the River Dee on Saturday, 21st March at 2.20pm.

Reigning river champions Robert Gordon University (RGU) have thrown down the gauntlet to Aberdeen University to try and beat RGU’s record-breaking win of last year.

RGU won in seven minutes and 47 seconds, beating Aberdeen University by two lengths. Despite losing the race, Aberdeen University also broke the original race record of eight minutes and one second with their time of seven minutes and 54 seconds – so there’s everything to row for in the 2015 event.

Now in its 20th year, the event also includes alumni, second crew and media team races and with all this action on the water it will be a real spectator attraction, and the public are urged to come along and cheer on the teams.

RGU Boat Club president Emily Geddes (20) hails from Aberdeen and has been rowing since the age of 13, winning double gold medals at the British Rowing Junior Championships.

Applied Sports and Exercise Science student Emily believes that RGU could be on course for its fourth win in a row. She says:

“Last year we made it a hat trick and we are going all out to make it four in a row. We won’t be taking anything for granted and are working hard to hold onto the title.”

Her Aberdeen University Boat Club counterpart, Tom Coles (21) is from Callander and aside from his computer sciences studies, rowing and the presidency of the University’s boat club takes up most of his free time.

Tom says:

“We may not have won last year, but we came very close and we also succeeded in breaking the previous boat race record. We are confident that we will see the title return to Aberdeen University in 2015. We’re full of fighting spirit and will be going all-out to achieve victory.”

The race takes place over a 3.5km stretch of the River Dee in Aberdeen, between the Bridge of Dee and the Aberdeen Boat Club. In preparation of the 2015 event, both crews are undergoing gruelling training, including early morning starts on the river.

Each of the 18 rowers and accompanying coxes will take just under 300 strokes to compete the race, pushing their physical and mental endurance to the hilt.

Professor Sir Ian Diamond, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Aberdeen University says:

“This is a fantastic event for both universities and the city as a whole and is always contested in great spirit. The fact that both teams broke the course record last year shows how the standard of our student athletes continues to rise and I’m sure this year’s race will be another exciting spectacle.”

Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, Principal of RGU adds:

“The rivalry of the Oxford and Cambridge boat race is nothing compared with the competitive determination of our crews, not to mention the passion of our supporters, and we hope that students, families and the general public will turn out in large numbers to support this great sporting occasion.”

Scotland’s oldest boat race continues into 20th year though the continued support of global investment group, Aberdeen Asset Management.

Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen, comments:

“The Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’ Boat Race showcases the city’s finest student rowing talent and the spirit of competition between to the two sides certainly adds to the occasion. Aberdeen is delighted to back the Universities’ Boat Race as it enters its 20th year.”

Follow the 2015 Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’ Boat Race at www.facebook.com/AAM BoatRace and at http://twitter.com/2015Boat Race.

Aberdeen Sports Village Wins Gold

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Dec 192014

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

Aberdeen Sports Village, a partnership between the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council and sportscotland has achieved Investors in Young People and Investors in People Gold
accreditation.

Investors in Young People is the only people management standard that focuses on an employer’s recruitment and retention of young people, while achieving IIP Gold puts Aberdeen Sports Village in the top 7% of all IIP accredited organisations.

Launched in July 2014, Investors in Young People originated through a key recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce, led by Sir Ian Wood. The accreditation is offered to all businesses across Scotland and exists to recognise and support organisations across Scotland in the employment of young people.

Having now achieved both accreditations, Aberdeen Sports Village is now eligible to use and display the Investors in People and Investors in Young People logo and plaque, and enjoy their benefits.

Commenting on the award, David Beattie, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Sports Village, said:

“We’re immensely proud to have been awarded both IIP Gold and IIYP accreditation and I believe this represents our firm commitment to each of our employees and demonstrates the good practice we have in place.

“We have a fantastic, passionate and diverse team at Aberdeen Sports Village and having achieved both IIP Gold and IIYP shows just how far we have come as an organisation since opening in 2009.”

Peter Russian, Chief Executive of Investors in People Scotland, said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for Aberdeen Sports Village, and I and the whole IIP team would like to wholeheartedly congratulate them. Achieving both IIP Gold and IIYP is a fantastic achievement. The Investors in Young People framework not only recognises and supports organisations in the employment of young people, but marks them out as an employer of choice. I envisage that many more organisations in the North East of Scotland will wish to follow in the footsteps of Aberdeen Sports Village and demonstrate their commitment to young people by working with the Investors in Young People framework.”

He continued:

“The benefits of recruiting and developing young people are countless. These include the creation of a talent pool for the future, new and increased skills in areas such as IT and social media, fresh eyes and mind-sets into business operations along with enthusiasm and unique talents.”

Aberdeen Sports Village opened in August 2009 to provide world class sport and exercise opportunities to everyone in the community. These opportunities were further enhanced with the opening of a state of the art Aquatics Centre in May 2014. The organisation recently defended its ‘Scottish Gym of the Year’ title at the 2014 National Fitness Awards.

Aberdeen 1 Hamilton 0 – Pittodrie Stadium 29.10.14

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Oct 302014

League Cup holders Aberdeen are through to the semis after a hard fought victory against a flying Hamilton side, says Andrew Watson.

Though Aberdeen had the lion’s share of chances, the Accies did at times put the home side under significant pressure.

The first happening of note saw Niall McGinn through on goal via an Adam Rooney ball, only to be thwarted by the keeper who was excellent throughout.

The duo later switched things up minutes after, this time McGinn the supplier and Rooney the recipient.

He came in with a spectacular diving header for Niall’s free kick. The keeper had no chance.

1-0 after 24 minutes!

Jonny Hayes and Peter Pawlett ran rampant on the wings, and contributed immeasurably to most of Aberdeen’s attack.

One incident saw Hamilton’s number one, Michael McGovern, display catlike reflexes, tipping over a teammate’s deflection in the penalty area.

In the second half it was time for the Dandies’ man between the sticks, Scott Brown, to perform similar heroics, twice, from close range.

Seemingly unstoppable shots were thumped towards his goal, and he somehow summoned the wherewithal to palm them away.

Winger Pawlett came off the pitch to be replaced by Cammy Smith 66 minutes into the game. Twenty four minutes later, Barry Robson came on for McGinn.

The Red Army will be happy, in a way, that Aberdeen’s makeshift back four are growing stubborn and are not losing any stupid goals as of late. Long may the clean sheets continue!

Final score: 1-0.

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