Match Thread [FT] Aberdeen 1 - 1 Rangers (Tavernier 90+4pen)

[Scott7 5,179]

Aberdeen outwitted Rangers at Ibrox not long ago. More recently they were crushed at another match in Glasgow though they did hold the opposition to 3-0 at ninety minutes. Their record against other clubs is patchy but they are capable of managing one-off games like cup-ties.

 

Rangers will be selecting a team from the same group of players as last time so you might say nothing has changed since the 1-3 defeat. True about the team but a significant change is the departure of Beale. Maybe the arrival of Clement is also significant but as Bill cautions, an optimistic rush to judgement isn’t wise. PC does have a look about him of a Rangers manager.

If the players have the right attitude and play to their ability, Rangers will win. Can’t believe my confidence. I’m a Rousseau-style fear merchant.

[Bill 13,717]

39 minutes ago, Scott7 said:

Undeniable. But as @Uilleam put it so well, without the musical talent and to be honest without the hills. Borders hills are better.

The Borders doesn't really have hills, more like grassy hummocks 😉

[26th of foot 5,838]

Back in the day, a trip to Furryboots City was the seasonal highlight for the majority of west, central based RSCs. The club Secretary would book the bus into a Hotel in Stonehaven/city Masonic club for a purvey fish lunch, enjoy the game and, refreshment stop in Perth/Aucterarder/Blackford, pour off the bus back home around Midnight. A 14-15 hour day was endured for the Rangers.

 

Then, Aberdeen FC and their supporters decided we were their rivals. 

 

I blame Lewis Grassic Gibbon and the Scots Quair; all that incest and repressed homosexuality, fair puts you off your cullen skink.

[Gonzo79 13,660]

9 minutes ago, Bill said:

The Borders doesn't really have hills, more like grassy hummocks 😉

Alexander Peden and his pulpit up on Rubers Law want a word with you, Bill.  

[Bill 13,717]

3 minutes ago, 26th of foot said:

Back in the day, a trip to Furryboots City was the seasonal highlight for the majority of west, central based RSCs. The club Secretary would book the bus into a Hotel in Stonehaven/city Masonic club for a purvey fish lunch, enjoy the game and, refreshment stop in Perth/Aucterarder/Blackford, pour off the bus back home around Midnight. A 14-15 hour day was endured for the Rangers.

 

Then, Aberdeen FC and their supporters decided we were their rivals. 

 

I blame Lewis Grassic Gibbon and the Scots Quair; all that incest and repressed homosexuality, fair puts you off your cullen skink.

I remember when a trip to an Aberdeen-Rangers game was a weekend affair and we were welcomed to the city. I've a clear memory of standing side by side with Aberdeen fans at Pittodrie and not a hint of animosity. That was the 1960s, before society lost its mind.

[Bill 13,717]

1 minute ago, Gonzo79 said:

Alexander Peden and his pulpit up on Rubers Law want a word with you, Bill.  

Like I said, a hummock. Hardly uphill at all.

[Gonzo79 13,660]

10 minutes ago, Bill said:

Like I said, a hummock. Hardly uphill at all.

To the Devil's Beeftub with you!

 

Anyway, let's get into these mullet, moustache and stone washed jeans wearing tossers!  

Edited November 25, 2023 by Gonzo79

[CammyF 6,797]

33 minutes ago, 26th of foot said:

Back in the day, a trip to Furryboots City was the seasonal highlight for the majority of west, central based RSCs. The club Secretary would book the bus into a Hotel in Stonehaven/city Masonic club for a purvey fish lunch, enjoy the game and, refreshment stop in Perth/Aucterarder/Blackford, pour off the bus back home around Midnight. A 14-15 hour day was endured for the Rangers.

 

Then, Aberdeen FC and their supporters decided we were their rivals. 

 

I blame Lewis Grassic Gibbon and the Scots Quair; all that incest and repressed homosexuality, fair puts you off your cullen skink.

Our bus used to stop at a wee snooker club in Arbroath on way to and back from Aberdeen - some great trips but the results were "indifferent " 

[Scott7 5,179]

34 minutes ago, Bill said:

I've a clear memory of standing side by side with Aberdeen fans at Pittodrie and not a hint of animosity.

And at most other grounds. It was great. Cheer and counter cheer. Terrific atmosphere much better than modern drumming times.

[Gonzo79 13,660]

As someone who first went to football in the 80s, I can't imagine standing (or sitting) next to an Aberdeen fan at a match.  Seems like a totally alien concept.