This season's RedMatchday Magazine is packed with even more exclusive and in-depth interviews, even more player features, more behind the scenes photos, even more historical features, even more columnists plus some new features.
In RedMatchday Issue 09, there is a special Ladies Day edition with the cover from Paine Proffitt a tribute to all our female supporters.
There is an in-depth interview with Ashton Taylor:
Going into the last international break, the Dons reeled off four straight wins over Dundee, St Johnstone, Rangers and Kilmarnock, scoring ten times in the process, conceding just twice. It was a remarkable effort from the players and, come next May, it might be looked upon as a season defining spell. Ash Taylor certainly hopes so. “It was a big couple of weeks and I thought the boys were brilliant. The whole squad made a contribution, either from the start or coming off the bench in games. It was important the manager freshened things up with so many games in that first spell and everyone played their part.
“It is important to have that type of squad where you have boys who can come in and freshen things up and also add something different to the team. It is really a fantastic that we have that strength in depth so we can change things up if we need to.
“Maybe that option has not been there for the manager over the past couple of seasons and that’s meant that a lot of players have played quite regularly and the manager has not had the chance to rest certain boys during the season. He now has that opportunity because there are players on the bench who are very capable. They can come into the team and put in a performance as strong as any of the starting players.
“All the new boys have added different personalities and characters to the dressing room. They are all really good lads and it is always good to have fresh faces as well. They are quiet at first – well most are! But as the season goes on, you see them coming out of their shell. It’s nice to add a few boys from down south, so the English spoken in the dressing is a bit better and I can actually understand some of my teammates now!
There are the usual columns from manager Derek McInnes, skipper Ryan Jack and Shay Logan does the Players Q&A.
In the Pittodrie People feature, this week we interview physio Aimee Clark.
AFC Physiotherapist Aimee Clark knows more than most about injuries, not merely because of her medical studies and qualifications but because she has had to endure many during her international hockey career. It turns out that those injures weren’t earned in vain, but have been good preparation for her role here at Pittodrie, a place where she already had the inside line thanks to her brother Chris.
“Playing at international level and seeing a lot of injuries during my playing career has helped me do what I do. For example, it helps in regards to how a player might be feeling emotionally and I understand what the aches and pains feel like. I know what it can be like during the rehab process because I have had to do it a number of times. It can be a very lonely time working away on your own. I fell out with my physio many times because I was desperate to get back, but you have to be patient and getting yourself right before playing again.
In the history section we look back at previous Aberdeen v Morton games in the League Cup, focussing on the 1979 semi-final:
The Dons big game experience was a factor in their clash with Morton. Two first half goals in a period that was dominated by the Dons proved crucial as Aberdeen went on to reach the Final. The decision to play the tie in December at the national stadium was not lost on a poor attendance of just over 11,000. Aberdeen took the lead after 14 minutes. The Dons had been on the offensive from the start and sensed a nervous opponent. Former Morton striker Mark McGhee now in the red of Aberdeen scored the opener. A high free kick by Willie Garner was floated into the Morton penalty box and McGhee was quick to react and head past Roy Baines to open the scoring. The Dons continued to control the game and after several missed chances they extended their lead just before the break
Finally, one of the new features introduced this season is a fans Q&A. This gives our readers the chance to be in this season's magazine. We are still looking for some more supporters to get involved. if you would like to feature please email the programme editor Malcolm at: [email protected]
84 pages and still only £3.00 – offering you our readers great value for money.
RedMatchday Issue 09 is available from sellers in and around the ground. There will be copies available to buy in the club shop plus you can buy all the AFC programmes online here: www.curtis-sport.com
RedMatchday Issue 09 is available from sellers in and around the ground. There will be copies available to buy in the club shop plus you can buy all the AFC programmes online here: www.curtis-sport.com
