RicoS321 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 On this day in 2026, the Dons signed a Hun. From the Huns. 2 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276017
TheDonbytheDee Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 A few things to note on this day. Peter Weir was born on this day in 1958. Willem Van Der Ark signed for us back in 1989. Scored on his debut against Motherwell too. My first Boss, back in 1989, was a big dandy and he hated the Ark. I used to rave about him all the time, just to wind him up and one day he threatened to sack me. I think he was joking, but he never spoke to me the rest of the week. Tough going, considering there was only four of us in total. Best of all though, was beating Septic on this day in 2009. Zander Diamond scoring a brace, to send us dandies loopy, our third coming just minutes after McDonald had equalised for Celtic. Then a fourth sealed the deal. We were shouting for five. Gary McDonald and Stuart Duff, had gave us a 2-1 half time lead. I bounced all the way back home to Torry, after that game. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276118
swaddon Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 On this day in 1985, ten man Aberdeen humped ten man Rangers 5-1 at Pittodrie. Frank McDougall scored 3. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276338
BigAl Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 17 minutes ago, swaddon said: On this day in 1985, ten man Aberdeen humped ten man Rangers 5-1 at Pittodrie. Frank McDougall scored 3. Remember it like it was only forty one years ago McKimmie & Dawson red carded 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276340
Mason89 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 On this day 24 years ago, an old jakeball lost the plot, stumbled onto the Pittodrie pitch and got twatted by a seat thrown by his own supporters. Aberdeen fans got the blame Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276377
BigAl Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 One year ago today Jimmy Calderwood passed away RIP Jimmy 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276418
TheDonbytheDee Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 44 years ago today, since a young Hilton loon called John Hewitt, scored after 9 seconds, against Motherwell in the Scottish Cup. We wouldn't lose again in the SC, until 17th April 1985. Also on this day in 1988. Charlie Nicholas, scored his first goal for the Dons, in a 2-1 defeat, down at Motherwell. Maybe their revenge from 1982! There is also a press story listed from 1950, with talk about a 70,000 capacity stadium for Aberdeen. https://www.afcheritage.org/history/on-this-day/70000-seat-stadium-for-pittodrie?id=810 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276670
Goldie03 Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 Wow I can remember John Hewitt's goal 44 years wtf Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276672
swaddon Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 It's also three years since that Cup game down in Ayrshire which never happened. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276673
BigAl Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 22 minutes ago, swaddon said: It's also three years since that Cup game down in Ayrshire which never happened. In the nicest possible way fuck right off with talk of that night. I had just about erased my attendance at it from my memory bank but that's me in for a spell of sleepless nights again. 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276676
TheDonbytheDee Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, swaddon said: It's also three years since that Cup game down in Ayrshire which never happened. Himmin, you Ken fine well nae tae trigger Mason, with talk from that night. Some things are just best forgotten. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276679
Jute Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, swaddon said: It's also three years since that Cup game down in Ayrshire which never happened. You bastard do you know how much I have had to drink to erase that night that didn’t happen from my memory. 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276680
Elgindon Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, TheDonbytheDee said: 44 years ago today, since a young Hilton loon called John Hewitt, scored after 9 seconds, against Motherwell in the Scottish Cup. We wouldn't lose again in the SC, until 17th April 1985. Also on this day in 1988. Charlie Nicholas, scored his first goal for the Dons, in a 2-1 defeat, down at Motherwell. Maybe their revenge from 1982! There is also a press story listed from 1950, with talk about a 70,000 capacity stadium for Aberdeen. https://www.afcheritage.org/history/on-this-day/70000-seat-stadium-for-pittodrie?id=810 I was there,along with a fine Dons travelling support.Me and my pals teenage selves got off the train at ABZ station,and got offered a lift in a van with some other Dons fans to'Well. One of those old Transits,nae side/back windows,and a corrugated metal floor to sit on.Brutal journey,not much eased by the carry out we picked up. Shite game,good result. Johnny Hewitt min... 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-276681
TheDonbytheDee Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 On this day in 1974, Aberdeen played the first official football match, in Scotland, to be played on a Sunday. Aberdeen were beaten at home, by Dundee. 0-2. The heritage trust doesn't list a kick off time for it. I bet it wasn't at 4:30pm. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-277053
blinlemon Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 4 minutes ago, TheDonbytheDee said: On this day in 1974, Aberdeen played the first official football match, in Scotland, to be played on a Sunday. Aberdeen were beaten at home, by Dundee. 0-2. The heritage trust doesn't list a kick off time for it. I bet it wasn't at 4:30pm. A Scottish Cup game. I couldn’t go because other plans had been made for me (Sunday fucking Sunday…) I recall that Dave Johnston, Dundee’s left back, and later the Pittodrie club secretary, scored one of TMSTID’s goals. i maintain my firmly-held view that even midweek games should kick off at 3pm on Saturdays. Fuck TV. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-277055
TheDonbytheDee Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On this day on 1989, I had my first away day. Down to East End Park for a 0-0 draw, with the Pars, in the cup. It really wasn't a good game and I was taken aback at how ramshackle East End Park was. We did win the replay on the Wednesday, 3-1 and then went out of the cup against the Jute, in the next round, at the third attempt. Also on this day. 1905 - Pittodrie had its first ever five figure crown, against Queens Park. 1967 - Davie Robb made his debut for the Dons, in a cup tie against Dundee. 1992 - Posters appeared around Aberdeen, asking people to boycott Pittodrie, due to wanting rid of Alex Smith. I can't remember that happening, but certainly remember wanting Smith out. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-277118
dons8321 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1970 my first ever time watching the Dons lift the Scottish Cup (seen 6 since) - today's Legend Joe Harper and McKay (2) with the goals; youngest ever skipper to lift the cup; crowd of 108,000. Amazing day. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282308
BigAl Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THREE YEARS AGO TODAY The journey started Happy Birthday Aberdeen Football Club 2 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282452
blinlemon Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 A Heritage Trust plaque on Correction Wynd commemorates the location of the meeting and agreement between all three clubs to amalgamate. I believe a management consultant was present, whose advice to the suits: “a key performance indicator should be set to commit the club to win a European trophy by the end of its 80th anniversary year” was ignored. The official minute verifies that this drew the unanimous comment, “Awa min, ye radge min”. 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282458
swaddon Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, blinlemon said: A Heritage Trust plaque on Correction Wynd commemorates the location of the meeting and agreement between all three clubs to amalgamate. I believe a management consultant was present, whose advice to the suits: “a key performance indicator should be set to commit the club to win a European trophy by the end of its 80th anniversary year” was ignored. The official minute verifies that this drew the unanimous comment, “Awa min, ye radge min”. Do the minutes record whether they all went to the chipper to celebrate afterwards? Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282459
BigAl Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Two years ago today (can it really only be two years) Jimmy Thelin was appointed as AFC manager 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282481
Don Julio Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Do you remember the halcyon days when we thought he could do no wrong ? Seemed like the real deal. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282483
TheDonbytheDee Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 7 hours ago, Don Julio said: Do you remember the halcyon days when we thought he could do no wrong ? Seemed like the real deal. Singing 'fuck you Celtic, we're gonna win the league' was a great time whilst it lasted. We were never going to, but was such a great couple of months following the Dons. Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282486
blinlemon Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 On 14/04/2026 at 16:18, swaddon said: Do the minutes record whether they all went to the chipper to celebrate afterwards? Records are blurry on the post-meeting repast, with conflicting opinion on the chipper from which the gaffers took greasy, vinegar-saturated sustenance. Some claim Davy’s in Boxy, others Sweaty Betty’s in The Spital. Only The Great Mystery of 1931 has seen more serious debate among Toonsers and Mealers in the annals (note - just the one ‘n’) of Aberdeen FC’s 123-year history. 1 Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282488
tlg1903 Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 On 16/04/2026 at 21:36, Don Julio said: Do you remember the halcyon days when we thought he could do no wrong ? Seemed like the real deal. The build up to, then winning, of the hun game was glorious Quote Link to comment https://dev.donstalk.co.uk/topic/3927-on-this-day/page/13/#findComment-282515
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