Our much-loved Hall of Fame dinner, sponsored by READ Cased Hole, is set to return on Thursday 21st November at The Chester Hotel.
Last year the likes of Eoin Jess, Peter Weir, Donald Colman and Bobby Clark were honoured at this event, with a new set of AFC greats set to be recognised this time round.
Our inductees for the 2019 edition of the AFC Hall of Fame include Theo Snelders, David Halliday, Doug Rougvie, Eric Black, Gordon Strachan and Mark McGhee.
The Dutch keeper Theo Snelders was the first inductee to be revealed earlier this month for his integral part of the Aberdeen team that became one of the finest in the history of the club and was rewarded by his fellow pro’s in 1989 when he won the Scottish PFA Player’s Player of the Year.
The late David Halliday was nominated for the AFC Heritage Trust 2019 posthumous award for his success as the first manager to guide Aberdeen to a major trophy when the club won the Scottish Cup in 1947 and eight years later, led them to a first ever Scottish title.
Defender Doug Rougvie joined Aberdeen in 1972 and went on to establish himself in the team of the late 70’s and the all-conquering Reds of the 80’s. Big Doug made over 300 appearances for Aberdeen and scored 21 goals before being transferred to Chelsea in 1984.
Eric Black famously scored the opening goal in the European Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Real Madrid and during his time at Pittodrie totalled 70 goals in 180 appearances.
Signed in 1977 from Dundee, in a deal that saw Jim Shirra move in the opposite direction, Gordon Strachan went on to become a crucial element of the Dons side. Capped 50 times for Scotland, including appearing in two World Cup Finals, Gordon moved to Manchester United after scoring 89 times in 292 outings for the Pittodrie club.
Mark McGhee joined the Dons from Newcastle United in 1979, becoming part of the 80’s team that carried all before them both domestically and in Europe. Scored 100 times in 250 appearances for Aberdeen and won four international caps.
The event will be a memorable occasion for AFC supporters, sponsors and partners alike, including a 3-course meal with a question and answer session to follow with our inductees. Places for this event are available at £109 plus VAT per person with a limited number of tables remaining.
For more information or to book please call 01224 650434 or email [email protected].
For more information or to book please call 01224 650434 or email [email protected].
