Bojan Miovski and Duk have formed an impressive striker partnership during the first half of the campaign, with both netting their fair share of goals – Bojan 12 goals in 18 games and Duk, 8 in 19. Some of their link up play in recent games gives us all much to be excited about as we start part two of the season on Saturday.

The Red Matchday team looked back at some of our legendary strike partnerships down the years.

Here is our top ten:

10 Charlie O’Hagan and Willie Lennie
The first recognised front pairing at Pittodrie, they represented the club with distinction before the Great War, developing a brilliant understanding in the Aberdeen side that came close to winning the title in 1911. Arriving from Middlesborough in 1906, Irish international O’Hagan was an ideal partner for winger Lennie. A skilful inside-forward, the Irishman weighed in with 24 goals for the Dons in over 100 appearances for the club. O’Hagan was the first Aberdeen player to be capped for his country. Lennie had the distinction of becoming the first Aberdeen player to play for Scotland when he was capped against Wales at Dens in 1908, scoring the winner.

9 George Hamilton and Archie Baird
Hamilton and Baird helped Aberdeen to their first success in the Scottish Cup in 1947, as well as the Southern League Cup the season before. Hamilton was technically one of the best with Baird’s fearless approach complementing ‘Gentleman’ George. Both careers were massively affected by the Second World War, where Baird was a POW. Hamilton was a top class forward with superb heading ability, netting 159 Dons goals. He also represented Scotland, gaining five caps, scoring a hat-trick against Belgium in 1951.

8 Eoin Jess and Scott Booth
The youngest duo in our top ten, both emerged from the Dons’ youth ranks to become regular Scotland internationalists. As the young stars came through the ranks in the early 1990s, it looked like they would spearhead another dominant decade for the Dons domestically, sadly it would not work out that way as neither really fulfilled the undoubted talent that they had. Both would return to the club after leaving and at least helped provide some memorable moments during a dark period in the club’s history.

7 Harry Yorston and Paddy Buckley
Quickfire Buckley’s lightning pace alongside the guile of Yorston helped Aberdeen to their first league title in 1955. Buckley netted 92 goals in 153 games before his Dons career was ended by a serious knee injury in 1957. Harry was the nephew of Aberdeen legend, Benny, and scored vital goals in the championship season. Yorston resisted the temptation to head for England by retiring from senior football in 1957 to take up employment as a fish market porter. Both were capped for Scotland and the Scottish League.

6 Adam Rooney and Jonny Hayes and Niall McGinn
The most modern in our top ten, Adam Rooney benefited from the superb service he received from Jonny Hayes on one side and Niall McGinn on the other. Rooney had an immediate impact on his arrival at the club and became the first player since Jock Pattillo to score in his first four consecutive League matches. Over the next few seasons Adam was a consistent and reliable goalscorer and in three of these he managed to break the 20 goals mark. The three Irishmen deserved more than just a League Cup winners medal. Time yet for Jonny!

5 Duncan Shearer and Billy Dodds
Brought in by Willie Miller in big money deals, they eventually forged a superb partnership that brought full international honours for both. I say eventually because they played in the side that was involved in the great escape of 1994, although it was those two in particular who saved the club in the big games at the end of that campaign. The following season they helped the club win the League Cup at Hampden against Dundee.

4 Eric Black and Mark McGhee / Frank McDougall
Eric Black’s unselfish value is highlighted by the goals his fellow strikers scored during the golden era. Renowned for his ability to hang in the air when going for headers, he provided numerous assists as well scoring 70 goals in 180 appearances. Mark McGhee benefited when Black became a first team regular in 1982/83, helping the side win the ECWC and Scottish Cup, then, the following season, the League and Scottish Cup. In the brief period McDougall and Black played together, they helped Aberdeen to League and cup success before both retired early with back injuries.

3 Hans Gillhaus and Charlie Nicholas
Described by Celtic keeper Pat Bonner as the most lethal front pairing in Britain in the early 1990s. They weren’t the most physical of pairings, but their ability more than made up for that. Technically, both were brilliant footballers who had the utmost respect for each other. Hans scored 32 goals in 100 games and Charlie added 36 in 104 games. A brief but very enjoyable partnership.

2 Matt Armstrong and Willie Mills
The front pairing from that famous Black & Gold era in the 1930s that should have won silverware, they were one of the most prolific front partnerships in British football. Armstrong led the line with Mills being described at the time as the complete footballer. This week marked the 90th anniversary of Mills’ first team debut after only one reserve game. He made 210 appearances and scored 114 goals, seventh in the Dons’ goalscoring list. Armstrong was top scorer at Pittodrie for four consecutive seasons before the outbreak of war virtually finished his career. The club’s record scorer before Joe Harper with 164 goals in only 232.

1 Drew Jarvie and Joe Harper
Formed an almost telepathic understanding in an era when forwards were marked men. Jarvie was the perfect foil for the club’s all time top scorer. Teamed together in the early ‘70s, they both scored a ridiculous amount of goals before Joe moved to Everton. Thankfully, they were reunited later in the decade and won the League Cup together in ’76. Drew played a massive part in the league championship run-in in ’80 but missed out on the squad for the ’82 Scottish Cup final, otherwise both players would have won all three domestic honours. Drew scored 131 times, a remarkable return for someone not played as an out and out striker. Joe’s 199 goal tally is unlikely to ever be beaten.