2009–10 Aberdeen F.C. season explained

Club:Aberdeen
Season:2009–10
Manager:Mark McGhee
Mgrtitle:Manager
Chairman:Stewart Milne
Chrtitle:Chairman
Stdtitle:Stadium
Stadium:Pittodrie Stadium
League:Scottish Premier League
League Result:9th
Cup1:Scottish Cup
Cup1 Result:Fifth Round
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Third Round
League Topscorer:
Steve MacLean (5)
Season Topscorer:
Four players (5)
Highest Attendance:16,803 v Celtic (9 August)
Lowest Attendance:6,097 v Kilmarnock (5 May)
Average Attendance:11,012
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Prevseason:2008–09
Nextseason:2010–11

The 2009–10 season was Aberdeen's 97th season in the top flight of Scottish football. Aberdeen competed in the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup and UEFA Europa League during the 2009–10 season.

Season overview

Aberdeen started the new season under new management. On the last day of the 2008–09 it was announced that Jimmy Calderwood and his management team would leave after five years at the club.[1] Aberdeen negotiated with fellow SPL club Motherwell for the release of their manager, Mark McGhee. McGhee had a successful spell at the club as a player, when the Dons' won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. Along with his assistant Scott Leitch the pair would form Aberdeen's new management team.[2] In the summer, Aberdeen lost their captain, Scott Severin, who left to pursue a career in England with Championship club Watford.[3] The club also parted ways with four other players; defender Lee Mair joined fellow SPL club St Mirren. Jamie Smith joined MLS side Colorado Rapids, goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu had his contract terminated by the club and he was signed up with English club Crewe Alexandra. The club also parted ways with Faroese youngster Rogvi Holm.With the squad depleting, McGhee sought out to buy new players. McGhee tried to sign Benin international Réda Johnson, but the defender choose to move to English outfit Plymouth Argyle. McGhee did make his first signing, goalkeeper Stuart Nelson from Norwich City. Jerel Ifil, Davide Grassi and Maurice Ross joined from Swindon Town, Espanyol and Kocaelispor respectively.Aberdeen became one of the first clubs to participate in the newly re-branded Europa League. Aberdeen were drawn against Czech opposition in Sigma Olomouc. It soon proved to be a tie to forget, as the Dons were humbled 5–1 at home, and 3–0 away, which resulted in an 8–1 aggregate score. Aberdeen were also knocked out early in the League Cup as well. After falling 2–0 down, goals from Michael Paton ensure that the cup tie against Dundee would go into extra time. Aberdeen lost the game 3–2.Aberdeen started their League campaign with a 3–1 defeat to Celtic, but with wins against Hamilton, St Mirren, St Johnstone and a notable one against rivals Rangers have got Aberdeen's season back on track.

Transfers

Transfers

In Permanent

PlayerFromFeeContract length
Stuart Nelson[4] Norwich CityFreeOne year
Jerel Ifil[5] Swindon TownFreeTwo year
Davide Grassi[6] [7] EspanyolUndisclosedOne year
Maurice Ross KocaelisporFreeOne year

Loans in

PlayerFromLoan Length
Paul Marshallalign=eft Manchester CityEnd of Season
Steve MacLeanalign=eft Plymouth ArgyleEnd of Season
Jim Patersonalign=eft Plymouth ArgyleEnd of Season

Loans out

PlayerToLoan Length
John Bateman[8] PeterheadOne year
Stuart Duff[9] Inverness Caledonian ThistleOne month
Chris Maguire[10] KilmarnockEnd of season

Out Permanent

PlayerToFeeNote
Lee Mair[11] St MirrenFreeEnd of contract
Scott Severin[12] WatfordFreeEnd of contract
Jamie Smith[13] Colorado RapidsFreeEnd of Contract
Bertrand Bossu[14] Crewe AlexandraFreeEnd of Contract
Rogvi Holm[15] FreeReleased
Sammy Stewart[16] FreeReleased
Maurice Ross Beijing GuoanFreeEnd of contract
Tommy Wright Grimsby TownFreeReleased
Lee Miller[17] Middlesbrough£500,000–

Statistics

Current squad

Updated 22 April 2010

Player statistics

Appearances for competitive matches only|}

As of game played 1 May 2010

Most appearances

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1. Mark Kerr3631242
2. Richard Foster3621241
3. Charlie Mulgrew3621241
4. Jamie Langfield3431240
5. Michael Paton3421138

Source: above appearances and goals table

Top scorers

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1. Steve MacLean50005
2. Charlie Mulgrew40015
3. Darren Mackie41005
4. Michael Paton30205
5. Lee Miller31004
6. Gary McDonald31004
7. Zander Diamond30003
8. Derek Young30003
9. Sone Aluko20002
10. Andrew Considine10001
11. Chris Maguire10001
12. Fraser Fyvie10001
13. Mark Kerr10001

Awards

Clydesdale Bank Awards

See main article: Scottish Premier League monthly awards.

MonthRecipientAwardReport
November Peter PawlettYoung Player of the Monthhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/8400503.stm
January Fraser FyvieYoung Player of the MonthAFC

Results and fixtures

Pre-season friendlies

DateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
18 July 2009 1860 MunichA0–11,000AFC
22 July 2009PeterheadA3–2Miller (30 pen.), Aluko (53), Paton (63)1,954 AFC
25 July 2009DundeeA1–1Aluko (1)3,613AFC
9 August 2009 Hull CityA1–0Gardner (o.g.)8,272 AFC

Scottish Premier League

See main article: 2009–10 Scottish Premier League.

Match DayDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)League
Position		AttendanceReport
115 August 2009CelticH1–3Aluko (61)916,803BBC Sport
222 August 2009Hamilton AcademicalA3–0Mulgrew (23), Considine (29), Maguire (63)63,347BBC Sport
329 August 2009MotherwellH0–0611,320BBC Sport
414 September 2009FalkirkA0–064,724BBC Sport
519 September 2009St MirrenH1–0Mulgrew (88)510,103BBC Sport
626 September 2009RangersA0–0547,968BBC Sport
73 October 2009KilmarnockA1–1McDonald (84)64,997BBC Sport
817 October 2009Heart of MidlothianH1–1Miller (42)611,629BBC Sport
924 October 2009Dundee UnitedH0–2711,766BBC Sport
1031 October 2009HibernianA0–2713,885BBC Sport
117 November 2009St JohnstoneH2–1Aluko (15), Miller (83) (pen.)610,894BBC Sport
1221 November 2009MotherwellA1–1McDonald (67)64,668BBC Sport
1328 November 2009RangersH1–0Miller (17)616,153BBC Sport
145 December 2009CelticA0–3656,010BBC Sport
1512 December 2009Hamilton AcademicalH1–2McDonald (75)69,499BBC Sport
1619 December 2009HibernianH0–269,096BBC Sport
172 January 2010Dundee UnitedA1–0Mulgrew (15)610,032BBC Sport
1812 January 2010St MirrenA0–163,867BBC Sport
1923 January 2010KilmarnockH1–0Young (49)712,150BBC Sport
2027 January 2010Heart of MidlothianA3–0Fyvie (12), Mackie (50), Young (75)614,219BBC Sport
2130 January 2010MotherwellH0–379,555BBC Sport
222 February 2010FalkirkH0–177,741BBC Sport
2310 February 2010HibernianA2–2Paton (25), MacLean (34)610,469BBC Sport
2413 February 2010CelticH4–4Paton (9), Mackie (37), MacLean (75 pen), (88)714,898BBC Sport
2520 February 2010FalkirkA1–3Mulgrew (5)74,643BBC Sport
2627 February 2010Heart of MidlothianH0–178,316BBC Sport
276 March 2010Hamilton AcademicalA1–1Diamond (76)72,030BBC Sport
2816 March 2010St JohnstoneA0–183,826BBC Sport
2920 March 2010Dundee UnitedH2–2Diamond (32), Paton (45) (pen.)89,316BBC Sport
3027 March 2010St MirrenH2–1Diamond (37), Aluko (56)88,764BBC Sport
314 April 2010KilmarnockA0–284,825BBC Sport
327 April 2010RangersA1–3Mackie (68)847,061BBC Sport
3311 April 2010St JohnstoneH1–3Mackie (17)97,568BBC Sport
3417 April 2010FalkirkH1–0MacLean (11)910,461BBC Sport
3524 April 2010St JohnstoneA1–1MacLean (16)93,295BBC Sport
361 May 2010Hamilton AcademicalH1–3Young (85)97,099BBC Sport
375 May 2010KilmarnockH1–2Kerr (26)96,097BBC Sport
388 May 2010St MirrenA1–0Mair (27) (o.g.)94,022BBC Sport

UEFA Europa League

See main article: 2009–10 UEFA Europa League.

RoundDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
TQR30 July 2009 Sigma OlomoucH1–5Mulgrew (23)13,973 BBC Sport
TQR6 August 2009 Sigma OlomoucA0–37,405BBC Sport

Scottish League Cup

See main article: 2009–10 Scottish League Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2009–10 Scottish Cup.

RoundDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
Fourth Round9 January 2010HeartsH2–0Mackie (60), Miller (76)8,226BBC Sport
Fifth Round6 February 2010Raith RoversA1–1McDonald (90)7,045BBC Sport
Fifth Round Replay16 February 2010Raith RoversH0–18,153BBC Sport

Competitions

SPL

See main article: 2009–10 Scottish Premier League.

Results by opponent

TeamResultsPoints
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1–3 0–3 4–4 1
0–2 1–0 2–2 4
0–0 0–1 1–3 1–0 4
3–0 1–2 1–1 1–3 4
1–1 3–0 0–1 4
0–2 0–2 2–2 1
1–1 1–0 0–2 1–2 4
0–0 1–1 0–3 2
0–0 1–0 1–3 4
2–1 0–1 1–3 1–1 4
1–0 0–1 2–1 1–0 9

Source: 2009–10 Scottish Premier League article

Club

Other information

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Dons part with manager Calderwood . BBC Sport. 24 May 2009 . 12 September 2011.
  2. News: McGhee dedicated to new Dons post . BBC Sport. 12 June 2009 . 12 September 2011.
  3. News: Severin agrees switch to Watford . BBC Sport. 23 June 2009 . 12 September 2011.
  4. News: Nelson seals contract at Aberdeen. 27 July 2009. BBC Sport. 27 October 2009.
  5. News: Aberdeen complete Ifil transfer. 12 August 2009. BBC Sport. 27 October 2009.
  6. News: Grassi delight at Aberdeen deal. 27 August 2009. BBC Sport. 27 October 2009.
  7. News: Davide Grassi signs for Dons. 27 August 2009. AFC.co.uk. 27 October 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091002064046/http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1773317,00.html. 2 October 2009. dead.
  8. News: Michie and Bateman join Blue Toon. 1 August 2009. BBC Sport. 27 October 2009.
  9. News: Stuart Duff goes out . 11 December 2009 . afc.co.uk . 6 January 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100108010524/http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/stuart-duff-goes-out-20091211_2212158_1902250 . 8 January 2010 .
  10. News: Killie sign Scott Severin, Chris Maguire, Rob Kiernan. 1 February 2010. BBC Sport. 2 February 2010.
  11. News: Mair leaves Pittodrie for Buddies. 4 June 2009. BBC Sport. 17 June 2009.
  12. News: Severin agrees switch to Watford. 23 June 2009. BBC Sport. 22 July 2009.
  13. News: Smith signs deal with MLS outfit. 30 July 2009. BBC Sport. 22 July 2009.
  14. News: Bossu cuts short Pittodrie stay. 31 August 2009. BBC Sport. 20 October 2009.
  15. News: Dons cut ties with Faroes starlet. 15 October 2009. BBC Sport. 20 October 2009.
  16. News: Sammy Stewart . https://archive.today/20120720180941/http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/articles/sammy-stewart-20100105_2212158_1924057 . dead . 20 July 2012 . 5 January 2010 . afc.co.uk . 6 January 2010 .
  17. News: Aberdeen striker Lee Miller moves to Middlesbrough. 1 February 2010. BBC Sport. 2 February 2010.

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