A day of the week

A place in the top 6 of the league beckoned on Saturday if a win was secured against a resurgent Inverness side. Much negative press had surrounded the manager and club for this very reason .... many people see qualification for the top 6 as a given, and don't see it as an achievement, which is completely understandable. What I would personally see as an achievement this season would be a return to Europe. But first.... that top 6 place.

The build up to the match was well and truly overshadowed by a minutes silence to remember those who lost their lives in the recent North Sea helecopter tradgedy. Love them or loathe them, the Red Ultras put on a very poingnant display, which i'm sure was greatly appreciated by all, and a very fitting tribute.

Now, onto the match itself. The first half seemed fairly even to be fair with the best chance falling to Lee Miller who forced Esson into a great diving save. Things just don't seem to be going big Lee's way and he really needs a goal to get his, and the Dons, season back on track for a Euro spot.

If the first half proved a little lacklustre, the Dons have to be given some praise for the way they came out in the second half and well and truly dominated. Aluko seemed to get into the game far more and looked menacing, Maguire was unlucky with an effort which cannoned back off the bar but it all looked to be petering out to a goalless stalemate.


All credit to the much maligned Charlie Mulgrew for whipping in a wonderful ball right onto the head of Gary McDonald though. His 6th goal of the season and yet another assist for Mulgrew which proved to be the winner. And well deserved it was too. You can see the highlights here.

Shock of the day for me personally was Dick Foster actually playing quite well. He must have made about 10 passes to his own teammates too.... keep it up Ricky, greatness beckons!

Next up, Celtic Park. Whatever will happen?