Aberdeen v FC Shakhtar Donetsk

[rico94]

I can't help but think Milne might be suited to a midfield role, if we play four at the back.

Reads the game well, looks comfortable on the ball and has a good pass on him.

Undoubtedly looks very good in the centre of a back three, but not convinced three at the back is right for us for most games.

Milne was a midfielder when he was a youth player but got converted to a defender as he got older so he could easily play in midfield.

I think we should be sticking to a back 3, I dont think any of our defenders are suited to playing a back 4 they just get exposed too easily.

[TheDeeDon]

Milne was a midfielder when he was a youth player but got converted to a defender as he got older so he could easily play in midfield.

I think we should be sticking to a back 3, I dont think any of our defenders are suited to playing a back 4 they just get exposed too easily.

I've constantly said most of our faults stem from our midfield and attacking play being poor, which puts pressure on our defence and usually leads to mistakes, which results in cheap goals against us.


If our players work as hard as they did last night, we will soon start climbing the league. Having an outlet up front (Lazetic) who can actually hold up the ball and harass defences should also help us. If he can keep up that standard of play he will soon become an asset.

It was nice seeing a bit of aggression from one of our attackers. It's been a while since we have had that.

If we do play five at the back, we need better wing backs. Devlin can't put in that level of shift every game and not sure Jensen is an option either. You need the bravery of a Devlin to push forward. I couldn't see Jensen scoring Devlins goal last night.
Topi did a power of work last night, but he is never going to be a wing back. Is Gyfami or even Frame capable of playing wing back?

I really don't think we are far away from being a good side and I realise I am writing that whilst we are rooted to the bottom of the league.

[neilthedon]

Milne was a midfielder when he was a youth player but got converted to a defender as he got older so he could easily play in midfield.

I think we should be sticking to a back 3, I dont think any of our defenders are suited to playing a back 4 they just get exposed too easily.

Aye. Play tthe " Beckenbauer " role ?


Slot in the middle of a 3 man central defence, but break forward into midfield aas we " transition ".

( I suppose you could also say " lioke Alan Hansen" but he was a fanny who I only remeber for getting in the way of God versus the Brazilians )