Winner of three trophies and is the only Aberdeen player to win the PFA Young Player of the year award twice.Played 237 times for The Dons scoring 38 goals, Weir is arguably the club’s greatest ever winger. The Saturday before the international we were playing Partick at Firhill. Died - Plymouth, 16th November 1984 A tough full back, with gentlemanly qualities, he was the most consistent player Aberdeen had had to that time.
After eighteen months as a captive, Archie and his close friend Harold 'Smudger' Smith escaped to the foothills of the Appenines, free, but still in enemy-occupied territory.
Full name: William Henry Strauss.
In the last seconds George Taylor popped up with a sensational winner and the cup was ours. Archie made life-long friendships during those days and daily news of Allied advances helped raise spirits. The activity in the air was increasing as we made our way north. 1 Fiona Kennedy Girl Said No Isla St Clair …
Archie made life-long friendships during those days and daily news of Allied advances helped raise spirits. I was shouting at Stan to cut the ball back, but he flicked the ball in at the near post for a great goal.
Awarded a testimonial match against Manchester United in 1999.
A most judicious man, and one who is very seldom off form. There was a huge Aberdeen following that day as supporters came from all over, as far away as Orkney and Shetland; a true north east invasion. He died there less than three years later.Returned to the club as club trainer in 1931 after a spell coaching in Norway, and amongst many contributions he helped to harness the talents of Mills and Armstrong. When Stan Williams scored just before half time, the big Aberdeen contingent was convinced we had done enough. It was the last wartime international and was seen as a celebration of the end of hostilities. In a somewhat unorthodox move, in February 1913, Hume was transferred to Airdrieonians and played in their Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren.
The show features 4 fantastic singers who are all backed by the superb award winning live band and coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe talking to Nashville and back . Sadly he would be forced to retire that summer.League Cup winning manager in 1976 after only won season in Aberdeen.
"The highlights of Archie's Pittodrie career came in the Dons Southern League Cup win in May 1946 and the Scottish Cup a year later. Their route to safety was achieved by living off the land and the generosity of sympathetic Italian farmers and peasants they met along the way.
Prisoners were unable to do anything and many died there. I took up a position at the near post as Stan cut in from the bye-line. That first dugout was built prior to the beginning of season 1934-1935 and was just one of many ideas that Colman tried in his quest to improve the Dons.
It was an amazing experience and after we lost a goal in the opening minute we came back to win with Stan Williams scoring the winner. He then became a journalist and sailed to New York from Londonderry on the 20th November 1928.
One things for sure if you like Country music this is the only show in town ! Honours: Scottish League (1955), League Cup (1955).1943-1945 & 1948-1953 & 1967-1986 Former player who helped to transform the club after joining the board in 1967. Local Legends: folklore, culture and you in Aberdeen, The Anatomy Rooms, Sunday, 03. by Callum Main. "We got a taste of full-time training the month before the start of the season. The Saturday before the international we were playing Partick at Firhill. The Gospel Show for 4/5 will be rescheduledsee Opry News (click) for details updates for eventsSEE UPDATES FOR OPRY HOUSE NEWSCLI A week later he was back in his usual place with the Black and Gold.
Since the war broke out I had played only two first class games, both with Leeds United as a guest player while I was stationed at Headingly Cricket Ground awaiting transfer to Egypt. "As we made our way to eventual freedom we could hear gunfire in the distance. "We had encountered many dangers along the way but the local Italian people were humble, generous people." But not even the good memory of scoring a goal for Leeds that day could make me forget the seriousness of my situation. It was at El Adem when our field ambulance attached to the infantry unit had been surrounded by a squadron of German tanks.
The game was a real highlight for me personally as I scored a goal in the opening minute.
Showing 1 to 15 of 15 (1 Pages) Established in 2004, the AFC Hall of Fame’s purpose was to formally acknowledge the players and staff who have reached the pinnacle of their profession and making a significant contribution to this great club.
A couple of months later I was conscripted and was very soon in France as a member of a medical corps unit with the ill-fated British Expeditionary Force. By early 1945 I was stationed at Edinburgh Castle and playing for Aberdeen when I could get leave arranged. Honours: Scottish Cup (1970).1965-1971 Scottish Cup winning manager who was credited with transforming the Club. Although known as Tony his full name was John Robert Harris.In the late 1960's Harris was involved with an attempt by a group of local businessmen to unseat the board and replace them with new faces at Pittodrie.Played many matches for the Dons during the War years and when (re)signed by the club in July 1941 the local press stated that he was engaged in "work of national importance".
Honours: Premier Division (1979-80), Scottish Cup (1970), League Cup (1976)1968-1974 150 Appearances 4 Goals.
Legendary left-back who played in longest ever run of consecutive matches (6+ years). Here I was in Aberdeen and trying to make my way as a professional player and also training to be an architect.