Come on You Redz!
Fixture List 2007/2008
July
A
1-5
A
0-3
The Ettehad First International Tournament
Egypt
A
0-2
A
2-3
A
1-2
A
1-5
A
0-6
SPL
August
A
1-0
H
H
A
September
A
H
A
H
October
H
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
Anybody care to predict what happens next?
Thurs 12
Cove Ran*ers
The Cove bruisers got the spanking they deserved after they tried to use the boot instead of any
remaining brain cells with new boy Jeffrey De Visscher featuring prominently for the Dandies. Jaunty Jeff was involved
in Chris Maguire's opening goal and carried on with some strong productive running before grabbing a goal of his
own in the second half, sandwiching it between two by Lee Miller who grabbed one in each half. Lovell rounded out
the scoring at the death allowing headline writers a chance to go for that famous cliché - Dons Go Nap.
Next!
Sun 15
Buckie Thistle
Maybe not as dazzling as against the covies but a good workout and an emphasis of the strength in
depth now available to the manager. Brewster took two and Mackie the third of the goals (although oor Darren was
having a bit of a nightmare) so that's fine and it was good to be giving Duncan Shearer a chance to pit his wits
against an SPL side.
Wed 18
Arab Contractors
Were the conditions to blame? We don't know, but the Dandies didn't acquit themselves too well in
this opening game, especially in the first hale although, strangely, it was the second half where they lost the
goals. TRF is more concerned with the players coming through this type of game in one piece than the result, especially
in such draining conditions. Having said that it would be good it they can put up a stronger showing in the next
game and build up a bit of respect in Egypt. You never know when it might come in handy.
Sat 21
El-Aluminium
Despite losing, this was better from the Dons and had they not fielded Heuvel in this one they might
have done better. The ole war horse Brewster set an example with his effort and a good headed goal and Ricky Foster
managed to get his name on the score sheet which can only boost him up for the coming season. In the end it was
a disputed decision for Aluminium's third goal that denied us at least a draw but you expect that kind of thing
when you're far away from home.
Mon 23
El-Itthad
At last a win in Egypt and the Reds will head into the last days of their tour a bit happier than
they might otherwise have done. The increasingly influential De Visscher grabbed the firs of the Dons' goals with
Lovell taking the winner. The downside of the game was the sending off of Clark and Nicholson but as we've been
seeing that might have more to do with dubious refereeing than anything too serious on the part of the players.
Wed 25
Al Etesalat
Sounds like a bit of a stroll in the sun. Lee Miller bagged a hat-trick whilst Jamie Smith and Chris
Clark claimed one each. There's even talk of Mackie playing well so the Dons must be well advanced in their preparations.
Now the Dandies need to get home in one piece, ease through the game against Locos and then get stuck into the
Tannalice Arabs.
Tues 31
Inverurie Locos
What was pretty much a reserve side saw off the Locies in grand style as the pre-season efforts
were concluded. Now the stage is set for what looks like it could be a very interesting SPL season, not only for
the Dandies but across the league. Chris Maguire and Craig Brewster with two goals each grabbed the attention somewhat,
but Kurrant and Paton getting a goal each and putting in sterling performances. Its hard to feel anything but confidence
going into Saturday's opener but lets not overdo it, we have a history after all. On the other hand, get stuck
right into these sand-dancers an whop it right up em lads!
Sat 04
Dundee United
Loads of posession and effort but next to no creativity kind of made it inevitable that we'd be
punished for one error. That was a feature of several games last season and it came back to haunt us again in this
match. The game could and should have been over by half time if Darren Mackie had managed to finish off his gilt-edged
chance, but his old cliche of having too much time to think popped up, not for the first time and he blew it. What
a waste having Severin in defence.
Sun 12
Hearts
We overheard in a pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sun 19
Celtic
We overheard in a pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sat 25
Hibs
We overheard in a pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sat 1
Kilmarnock
We overheard in another pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sat 15
Motherwell
We overheard in another pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sun 23
Rangers
We overheard in another pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sat 29
Gretna
We overheard in another pub somewhere that the Dons will be playing this game on this date.
Sun 7
St. Mirren
This gadgie in ths street mentioned it.
Sat 20
A
Inverness
This gadgie in ths street mentioned it.
Sat 27
H
Falkirk
This gadgie in ths street mentioned it.
We'll see what we can find out about where they're going to be next time we're out for a drink.