Ormond Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's easy for Del to have that soft spot for Celtic. He is half-Tim after all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 To be honest Aberdeen winning the league would be great for Scottish football, I'd prefer it to be after we win 10 in a row! What would be even better would be all our teams competing consistently better in Europe. What's significant about 10 in a row? Not as though it's a big deal winning it right now,especially when rangers couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 By your own reasoning then a Dons title win would only be half as significant as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Of course it's your choice. I think folk are just finding it bizarre as Celtic are one half of a duo who have dominated Scottish football for decades and decimated their rivals playing squads any time they got close to challenging them. Celtic winning the league would be more of the same. An extension of non-competition in Scottish football. Where as i think Aberdeen winning the league would offer hope to every other club that with the combination of hard work, an excellent manager and a well assembled group of players, that it is possible to bridge the huge financial gap that exists. It'd give hope to every other team (including Dundee Utd) that one season it could be them that could challenge and win it. So, it may not be bitterness (although it definitely smacks of that) but i'm keen to hear why you'd rather a continuation of the stale, same-old shite, over a bit of competition and hope to every other team in the league. Very valid points and I agree with a lot of them. I would be ecstatic for United to win the league, but that's no gonna happen. I don't want Aberdeen to win the league, that's due to my own personal reasons. But I will say something about Aberdeen. For a large prt of last season and up to now this season, you are a breath of fresh air in many ways for Scottish football. Your team and leadership are something that United should be aiming towards but we are a good way of that level at present. So with my team not winning the league, for personal reasons, Celtic winning it doesn't bother me like it does others. It's actually a good day for my family. Am I making any sense with this ? I'm not trying to rip the pish or wind people up, it's just my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's easy for Del to have that soft spot for Celtic. He is half-Tim after all..... Glasgow's green and white ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Very valid points and I agree with a lot of them. I would be ecstatic for United to win the league, but that's no gonna happen. I don't want Aberdeen to win the league, that's due to my own personal reasons. But I will say something about Aberdeen. For a large prt of last season and up to now this season, you are a breath of fresh air in many ways for Scottish football. Your team and leadership are something that United should be aiming towards but we are a good way of that level at present. So with my team not winning the league, for personal reasons, Celtic winning it doesn't bother me like it does others. It's actually a good day for my family. Am I making any sense with this ? I'm not trying to rip the pish or wind people up, it's just my personal opinion. I'm guessing folk in your family support Celtic and you'd be happy that they have the enjoyment of winning the league? That's fair enough. You should've just said that in the first place. Edited September 1, 2015 by Parklife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Very valid points and I agree with a lot of them. I would be ecstatic for United to win the league, but that's no gonna happen. I don't want Aberdeen to win the league, that's due to my own personal reasons. But I will say something about Aberdeen. For a large prt of last season and up to now this season, you are a breath of fresh air in many ways for Scottish football. Your team and leadership are something that United should be aiming towards but we are a good way of that level at present. So with my team not winning the league, for personal reasons, Celtic winning it doesn't bother me like it does others. It's actually a good day for my family. Am I making any sense with this ? I'm not trying to rip the pish or wind people up, it's just my personal opinion. We get it - Utd are your wee team..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exglasgowasc Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Ironic considering the referendum results that there is a Union flag with aberdeen printed on it #onlysaying It's been at games since long before the referendum JS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm guessing folk in your family support Celtic and you'd be happy that they have the enjoyment of winning the league? That's fair enough. You should've just said that in the first place. Aye, we'll agree on that. Well put btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We get it - Utd are your wee team..... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usainboltyarocket Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Of course it's your choice. I think folk are just finding it bizarre as Celtic are one half of a duo who have dominated Scottish football for decades and decimated their rivals playing squads any time they got close to challenging them. Celtic winning the league would be more of the same. An extension of non-competition in Scottish football. Where as i think Aberdeen winning the league would offer hope to every other club that with the combination of hard work, an excellent manager and a well assembled group of players, that it is possible to bridge the huge financial gap that exists. It'd give hope to every other team (including Dundee Utd) that one season it could be them that could challenge and win it. So, it may not be bitterness (although it definitely smacks of that) but i'm keen to hear why you'd rather a continuation of the stale, same-old shite, over a bit of competition and hope to every other team in the league. Hearts in 06 where the only team capable of winning the league in recent times. You are kidding yourself son if you think Celtic bought the players from United because they where seen as a threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hearts in 06 where the only team capable of winning the league in recent times. You are kidding yourself son if you think Celtic bought the players from United because they where seen as a threat. Well there has been a history of it from both sides of the OF for 15-20 years. Don't think that was the case last year as there's only 1 team that can currently win the league but during the old duopoly it was quite common. Basically anyone who played well against them was swiftly purchased, and in many cases, sat on the bench as a bit part player. I can't be arsed but I'm sure fellow TAMBers could rattle off 15-20 names in a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'll give you Stephen Pearson and Paul slane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hearts in 06 where the only team capable of winning the league in recent times. Interesting how the mind plays tricks. Hearts finished 17 points behind Celtic that season (the same as Aberdeen last season), and at no point after December were they within touching distance of Celtic....unlike Aberdeen last season. Hearts only notable league achievement....despite spending 10's of millions....was to finish above Rangers. They never. ever came close to looking like a team' capable of winning the league'. Incidentally, the next season they finished 4th.....despite spending 10's of millions.....behind the OF and Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Interesting how the mind plays tricks. Hearts finished 17 points behind Celtic that season (the same as Aberdeen last season), and at no point after December were they within touching distance of Celtic....unlike Aberdeen last season. Hearts only notable league achievement....despite spending 10's of millions....was to finish above Rangers. They never. ever came close to looking like a team' capable of winning the league'. Incidentally, the next season they finished 4th.....despite spending 10's of millions.....behind the OF and Aberdeen. I made the same point earlier in the thread. They looked capable after 8 games. They fell to bits pretty quickly after that. The league was a procession for the Tims that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 We'll never know what might've been, had they not sacked Burley when they did? The bubble may well have burst anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Well there has been a history of it from both sides of the OF for 15-20 years. Don't think that was the case last year as there's only 1 team that can currently win the league but during the old duopoly it was quite common. Basically anyone who played well against them was swiftly purchased, and in many cases, sat on the bench as a bit part player. I can't be arsed but I'm sure fellow TAMBers could rattle off 15-20 names in a few minutes. That's 100% untrue. In 1995 we improved Dundee United's squad immeasurably by signing Gary Bollan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hearts in 06 where the only team capable of winning the league in recent times. You are kidding yourself son if you think Celtic bought the players from United because they where seen as a threat. United were only three points behind Celtic at New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usainboltyarocket Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I made the same point earlier in the thread. They looked capable after 8 games. They fell to bits pretty quickly after that. The league was a procession for the Tims that year. Hearts played us off the park a couple of times that season. They scored goals and played some decent football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 That Hearts team of 06 have become something of a myth now, they weren't even close to winning the league that year because they imploded spectacularly, it may have been their own fault but they were miles off the pace in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hearts played us off the park a couple of times that season. They scored goals and played some decent football. True however it irrelevant to the point I was making. One of those times, the league was finished and the other you lot still won the game. After you beat them on New Year's Day that was it finished. We were only just over half way at that point. 7 points was always going to be too much anyway but just to compound things they dropped points in 3 of their next 5. You lot, in contrast won 4 of your next 5. There was still 11 or 12 games to go After that. Hardly much of a challenge is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipped flake Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Paterson's red card appeal was successful, even the SFA couldn't justify that one. But Collum goes on getting the big games despite his numerous 'mistakes' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Paterson's red card appeal was successful, even the SFA couldn't justify that one. But Collum goes on getting the big games despite his numerous 'mistakes' Cold comfort given the 3 points lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hearts v Aberdeen Sunday 20th September, 2.15pm KO Tynecastle Stadium,Edinburgh Ticket Details The Dons allocation for this match has now SOLD OUT. Tickets for the match went on sale to supporters with 115 + Loyalty Points and 2015/16 Black & Gold members from 10am on Wednesday 9th September and sold out in just 135 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittymeister Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hearts v Aberdeen Sunday 20th September, 2.15pm KO Tynecastle Stadium,Edinburgh Ticket Details The Dons allocation for this match has now SOLD OUT. Tickets for the match went on sale to supporters with 115 + Loyalty Points and 2015/16 Black & Gold members from 10am on Wednesday 9th September and sold out in just 135 minutes! To be fair you didn't get that many, so selling them all wouldn't have been that difficult for a club of the stature of Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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