

To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.Īnd if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our A.F.C Facebook Group.ĭuk goes up top after his goal and assist at the weekend, and alongside him, Bojan Miovski is my pick, as having two strikers to go against the Jags could be the answer to how Aberdeen get to Hampden. We're committed to bringing Dons fans all the latest headlines, transfer news and more from Pittodrie, from articles, videos, interviews and more. Get all the latest Aberdeen F.C news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our newsletter. In goal, I'm sticking with Kelle Roos, who has managed four clean sheets in five League Cup outings so far, and I've opted for the defence of Liam Scales, Anthony Stewart and Ross McCrorie following their success against Hearts. It makes the challenge of predicting a starting XI a tough call this week, but it's a team that will be crucial to landing the Dons a semi-final at Hampden in January.įor my team this week, I have opted to stick with the 3-5-2 used against Hearts, as it seems appropriate to take an attacking game to the side that is firing in countless goals in the Championship while having full-backs that can drop to provide cover when needed. READ MORE: Jim Goodwin provides Aberdeen fitness update as he vows to give Dons fans Hampden day out



There is a lot to ponder, and that's without even digging into the selections for the squad, who look set to be without Jonny Hayes and Hayden Coulson the latter subject to fitness tests on Wednesday morning (October 19). Sending Aberdeen out in a back three could leave them vulnerable against a free-scoring Jags team, while it could also help them fight fire with fire by providing a stronger midfield to overrun the Championship side. Having successfully experimented with the formation against Hearts, Jim Goodwin is left with a big decision ahead of the League Cup quarter-final clash with Partick Thistle.
