In this week’s Red Matchday Magazine there is an exclusive interview with the main man himself, Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes. The striker spoke about his special relationship with the Red Army.
“It is always a pleasure to play here and play in front of the Aberdeen supporters. We have fantastic supporters at home and away from home. Taking 3,000 fans to an away game in unbelievable.
“As a player, when you get the backing that I do from the fans, it gives you a lot more confidence when you go onto the pitch. And confidence is a big thing for any player. When you have a good relationship with the fans it is very special. They help me do unbelievable things. I think it has happened to me every game. I go onto the pitch with the confidence, with the support behind me.
“When I am out and about in Aberdeen, I get a lot of fans coming up and speaking to me. I like that, it is an important part of my job to give something back and spend time with them.
“This is a really good city. I feel so much at home, sometimes it feels like I was born here! I love living here and playing here. The supporters are fantastic.
“My family were over to visit me a couple of weeks ago. They saw the game against Livingston, they really liked the atmosphere. It was great to spend time with them.
“My family watch all the games on RedTV and they are all big Aberdeen fans now, so it was great they were able to come over for a game.
“It is hard leaving your family and moving to another country, but it is what you need to do when you are a professional footballer. It is just the way it needs to be. I am here to achieve my objectives in my career.”
Also in Saturday’s packed programme: an interview with Dons loanee Dean Campbell, the young Dons feature is with U18 goalkeeper Blessing Oluyemi and there is a special Former Players interview with Alex McLeish to help us celebrate ‘Pittodrie’s Greatest ever Night’ and the 40th anniversary of the win over Bayern Munich. We also have a number of one of articles to mark the occasion and a retro cover.
Plus all the usual features – Glory of Gothenburg, Aberdeen FC Archives, The Foundation Dons, Former Players Club, On Sacred Ground, Past Programme, As Time Goes By, Picture This, Memory Match and Pittodrie from the Past. And also your latest set of stickers!
Red Matchday Magazine is available to buy from in and around the ground on Saturday from the sellers and also in the AFC Club Shop. You can also buy your copy online and have it delivered direct to your door by clicking here
