neil petrie

Films, music and all sorts of news. Dandies ❤️

[Retro Football Network @retrofootballnw]

Game of the day.

A European Cup Winners’ Cup QF thriller from 1983.

After a 0-0 draw in Munich, @AberdeenFC faced Bayern Munich in the 2nd leg.

What followed was an incredible night at Pittodrie.

#Standfree

[Ali Al Hussein @AliBinAlHussein]

There is no shortage of issues regarding FIFA. Let me start by clarifying what some of these are from an FA perspective, in particular that of Jordan going into a World Cup for the first time.
We are a small country with a minimal budget for our FA and had to deal with enormous hurdles. First, getting our fans into the USA: not all were granted VISAS, even though they had tickets -which we also know were sold at exorbitant prices. Secondly, we are being taxed by the US govt through FIFA for our participation. Money that should go to players and staff. This was not the case for those who played and set up camp in Canada and Mexico. But we happened to be in the USA so now we face these huge costs in taxes for having participated.
Thirdly we have been waiting for reward money for our players since December for the Arab cup in Qatar, which is a FIFA event. The money our team should receive for having reached the final has not been delivered yet, while at the same time FIFA brags about how many billions they have in reserve.
It is clear the problem really is with leadership. For months, FIFA has been refusing to help us on any of these or other matters- until it was verbally communicated to me during the World Cup that if I endorsed Infantino it would go a long way to helping our FA out.
We pride ourselves in Jordan in upholding ethical values. We did not endorse him before and certainly will not now. But the whole situation amounts to blackmail and we refuse to give in to that.

[neil petrie @dutch__schaefer]

@Gaydog221170 Unofficial one is Perth to Glamis turn off, miles quicker, better road.

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

With the new season now upon us, the Fans Project are looking ahead to creating more fan displays during the 2026-27 season.

Find out how you can get involved ⤵️

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

Part 1 of 3 | Appeal for information

Officers investigating disorder following Celtic’s Premiership title win have released images of people who may be able to assist with the investigation.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/oz5LUr8YIt

[Gus Tawse @gus_tawse]

Happy Friday troops. Can I ask a favour of everyone who sees this? If you have a spare five minutes, reach out to someone who you haven’t spoken to in a while. You never know, that message might give them the lift they need.

[The ABZ Football Podcast ⭐⭐ @AbzPodcast]

Gavin J and Mathilde are running both today's Half Marathon in Aberdeen and the Loch Ness Marathon on September 27th, and they are doing so to fundraise for Cancer Research UK.

Please click on the link below to donate to their page.

Stand Free Dandies!

https://t.co/A3HfWNbmrf

[Televisão Argentina @tvargentina_]

A BEIRA DO INFARTO: Pablo Giralt, da Telefe, enlouquecendo narrando o gol da virada da Argentina em cima da Inglaterra!

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

Jetting in from Germany 🛬

Experienced goalkeeper Marius Müller has joined the Dons from Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg.

🔗 https://t.co/6Ae8xQLtHx

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

It wasn't to be… but if you are a victim of domestic abuse tonight, call the following number:

0808 2000 247

[UEFA Obscura @UEFAObscura]

🏆 Every Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup has been won by the nation with more sheep per square kilometre.

[UEFA @UEFA]

UEFA statement on the Balogun case: ⬇️
https://t.co/9LQDx8waKe

[Karin- SMFC SLO/SGO @Karin4343]

Stuart is missing. Please let us get him home safely. He is a true gent and a huge St Mirren fan and one of our own. Please share far and wide.
https://t.co/hnOSzLp04H

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

✍️ 🇲🇦

[KoraMaroc @AtKoraMaroc]

🚨 OFFICIEL 🇲🇦➡️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Ayoub Mouloua s’engage pour 3 saisons avec Aberdeen FC en provenance du FUS Rabat ! ✍️

Un nouveau défi en Écosse pour l’attaquant marocain. Bonne chance, Ayoub ! 🇲🇦❤️

[John Walker @johnwalker_1986]

Scotland: "Players aren't good enough "🤣

The worst argument to appear in the hangover of this campaign & that we can't play football, it's coaching & style, 100%!

Scott McKenna - LCB
- Double winner in Croatia
- Voted in Team of the Year

All this in a country that we constantly use an example of a domestic league creating ball-playing technical footballers recognising him as one of the best...

Jack Hendry - RCB
- Defender of the Year in Belgium 2021
- Won Title with Club Brugge following that season 2022

Has all the attributes to be a very good level ball-playing defender and probably proved himself at this WC, one of the few.

Fullbacks:
- Hickey a £20m Premier League Right-Back
- Nathan Paterson a £10m Premier League Right-Back
- Andy Robertson a Prem, CL & Multiple trophy winning Premier League Left-Back
- Kieran Tierney, yes injuries have hampered him, showed in 2nd Half how good he is.

Midfielders:
- Lewis Ferguson was Serie A Midfielder of the Year 2024 & Won Coppa Italia
- McTominay was Player of the Year & a title-winner in 2025 with Napoli
- Ryan Christie has been exceptional under Iraola as a CDM for a top Bournemouth side but hasn't played that role under Steve Clarke
- John McGinn just captained Aston Villa to a European Trophy but again under clear instruction of Emery

Attackers:
- Lawrence Shankland scores goals, you just need to create a chance.
- Adams & Stewart similarly, you need to create chances
- Doak is hot & cold but has Elite-Pace & Fearlessness, feed him the ball in the Final Third to feet and allow him to create.

We need a "Style of Play" to show how good this Squad can be!

[neil petrie @dutch__schaefer]

@JosephWhimster The constant start stop, warnings before every corner (that might be FIFA tbf) and everyone falling down went the slightest of contact is felt* does my head in.

*funny when it’s Shinnie and in our favour but point still stands

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

Welcome aboard, Connor! 🤝

[Rational Supporter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @Anfieldlnsider]

What the fuck is ‘diagonality’..??

[John Walker @johnwalker_1986]

Haiti v Scotland: Pre-Match Analysis

Scotland are BACK BABYYYYYYYY but they cannot underestimate Haiti, they have real quality at the top-end of the pitch.

Haiti will likely be in a 4-4-2/4-2-3-1(1 CF Dropping):
> Wide Play, 1v1 & Overlaps to Cross
> Quick Transition Play
> Deep Block & Counter with Pace
> Can Be Exploited on Counter
> Weak Defending Crosses

Scotland will likely stick with the friendly 4-4-2:
> Crosses from Wide Areas
> Robertson Overlapping & Doak 1v1
> Mid-Block to Protect Centre
> Struggle Defensively in Transition 2v2

I feel like a Back-5 "Out of Possession" for Scotland would minimize Haiti's real threat, both teams will fancy being able to get at one another and that leaves for an exciting game.

Let's Go 🫶