Tag: Aberdeen
Barbers down tools for one day to support Scottish city centre businesses
A leading Scottish barber group is giving its entire workforce the day off when pubs re-open later this month to help boost local hospitality businesses.Sovereign Grooming is delaying the official opening of its flagship...
Book Review: Payback by Claire MacLeary
Payback is the latest novel by Edinburgh writer Claire MacLeary, and the fourth in her series about two female private detectives, Maggie Laird and Wilma Harcus.In Mannofield, an extension of Aberdeen’s respectable West End,...
Hearts suffer again in the Granite City
Aberdeen 2 Heart of Midlothian 1Ladbrokes Premiership, Friday 10th May 2019
- PittodrieWith a plethora of injuries –
the story of their season – Hearts travelled to Aberdeen more in hope than
expectation for their Ladbrokes Premiership...
Hearts storm back to defeat Aberdeen
Heart of Midlothian 2 Aberdeen 1Ladbrokes Premiership, Saturday 30th March 2019 – TynecastleHearts sealed a top six
finish in the Ladbrokes Premiership by coming from behind to record a victory
over an occasionally brutal Aberdeen team...
Defensive error costs Hibs at wind-swept Pittodrie
A defensive error just before half time cost Hibs a share of the points against Aberdeen at a wind-swept Pittodrie last night.Neil Lennon made four changes to his starting XI that lost to St Johnstone...
Police tell fans to “plan ahead, be responsible and enjoy the matches.”
“Plan ahead, be responsible and enjoy the matches.”That’s the message from Police Scotland as Hearts prepare to play Celtic at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium and Aberdeen and Rangers meet at Hampden Park in Glasgow in...
Patched Up Hearts Extend Lead at Top of the Table
Heart of Midlothian 2 Aberdeen 1
Ladbrokes Premiership – Saturday 20th October 2018 – Tynecastle ParkHearts overcame a plethora of absent top players and an overly-physical challenge from Aberdeen to extend their lead at the...
Neil Lennon believes that Hibs deserved better against Aberdeen
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon believes that Hibs deserved better than a draw against Aberdeen at Easter Road yesterday.His team dominated throughout but went behind against the run of play just before the break...
Honours even after pulsating 90-minutes at Easter Road
Hibs came from behind to grab a deserved share of the points against Aberdeen following a pulsating 90 minutes at Easter Road this afternoon.Neil Lennon made two changes to the starting XI that beat...
Hibs Betfred Cup quarter final moved to Tuesday 25 September
Hibs' Betfred Cup Quarter Final clash with Aberdeen will take place on Tuesday 25 September, kick-off 7.45pm and will be shown live on BT Sport.Hibs booked their place yesterday with a 3-2 win over Ross...
Police thank vast majority of football fans who attended Pittodrie on Saturday
Police have issued a statement thanking vast majority of these fans who attended the Aberdeen v Hibs game at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon.Most were extremely supportive of officers on the ground however, a very small number...
Neil Lennon believes Hibs deserved to win at Pittodrie
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon believes that Hibs should have taken all three points against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Saturday.Hibs took a large travelling support to the north east and created the better chances...
Police advice for Hibs fans travelling to Pittodrie on Saturday
Police in Aberdeen have urged football fans planning to attend the Aberdeen v Hibs match at Pittodrie on Saturday, 5 May, to arrive early and allow additional time for their journeys.Kick off is at...
Neil Lennon believes second place finish would be ‘incredible achievement’
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon believes that a second place finish would be an 'incredible achievement' for a promoted side.A victory at Pittodrie would move Hibs above Aberdeen and Lennon is anticipating a tough...
Another Away Shocker From Hearts
Aberdeen 2 Hearts 0
Ladbrokes Premiership, Friday 27th April 2018 – PittodrieHearts dreadful away form continued in the Granite City with a hapless performance as they lost 2-0 to Aberdeen on Friday evening.It was one...
Ryan Porteous happy to secure league and cup double
Hibs' defender Ryan Porteous was delighted to secure the Development League and Scottish Youth Cup double with a 3-1 victory over Aberdeen at Hamden Park last night.The youngster, who was rightly named 'man of...
Hibs’ youngsters complete domestic double with victory over Aberdeen
Hibs youngsters came from behind to beat Aberdeen 3-1 and win the Scottish Youth Cup at Hampden Park last night.
Callum Donaldson almost gave Hibs an early lead following good work by Sean Mackie but his...
Hearts Brush Aberdeen Aside
Hearts 2 Aberdeen 0
Ladbrokes Premiership, Saturday, 7th April 2018 – Tynecastle ParkHearts Jekyll and Hyde season continued at a soggy Tynecastle on Saturday afternoon as the Maroons despatched Aberdeen rather more easily than...
Magnificent Hibs blow Aberdeen away with ‘best performance of season’
Hibs produced their best performance of the season to outplay Aberdeen at Easter Road this afternoon.Neil Lennon made three changes to the starting XI that beat Rangers at Ibrox two weeks ago. Marvin Bartley,...
Neil Lennon anticipates tough test against Aberdeen
Neil Lennon is looking forward to tomorrow's against Aberdeen in front of what could be a sell-out crowd at Easter Road.The Head Coach however is anticipating another tough test against the Dons who sit second in...
Hibs v Aberdeen heading for sell-out with no matchday sales planned
Under 500 tickets are available for Hibs home game against Aberdeen on Saturday with no matchday sales planned.The club have advised supporters to purchase their tickets in advance of the game.Ticket availability is now in the South Stand only,...
History-Makers Hearts Battle to Draw at Aberdeen
Aberdeen 0 Hearts 0
Ladbrokes Premiership, Saturday 30th December 2017 – PittodrieHearts notched up their third goalless draw in a week after a battling performance in Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon. While the lack of goals...
Hibs unbeaten away record ends with defeat at Pittodrie
Hibs' nine month unbeaten away record ended this afternoon with a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Aberdeen.Neil Lennon made two changes to the starting XI that lost narrowly to Rangers, with Marvin Bartley and Brandon Barker replacing...
Paul Hanlon believes that Hibs deserved more from yesterday’s game
Hibs' long serving defender Paul Hanlon believes that the team deserved more from yesterday's game against Aberdeen after dominating possession for long periods.Only a piece of magic from Kenny McLean and Gary Mackay-Stevens separated...
Aberdeen take all three points after pulsating 90 minutes at Easter Road
Aberdeen emerged victorious after a pulsating and often ill-tempered 90 minutes in front of a packed Easter Road this afternoon.Neil Lennon kept faith with the starting XI that drew with champions Celtic in Glasgow...
Marvin Bartley believes that Celtic draw will give team added confidence against ‘Dons
Hibs' midfielder Marvin Bartley believes that last week's draw with Celtic in Glasgow will give the team confidence going into today's clash with second top Aberdeen at Easter Road this afternoon.The popular Englishman insists that...
No Goals But Gritty Hearts Are On Their Way Back
Hearts 0 Aberdeen 0
Ladbrokes Premiership, Saturday 9th September 2017 – BT Murrayfield StadiumThere was a surreal feeling about Hearts first league game of the season on Saturday. The Maroon Army weren’t heading to Gorgie...
Edinburgh International Book Festival: On the Money – Celebrating Nan Shepherd
We are (not terribly comfortably, it must be said) seated in the Bosco Theatre, a wooden tent in the middle of George Street. Outside it’s pouring, and inside it’s decidedly damp; cagouls are gently...
Hearts Say Farewell to Main Stand With Another Defeat
Heart of Midlothian 1 Aberdeen 2Ladbrokes Premiership, Sunday 7th May 2017 – TynecastleIn the last few weeks Hearts have been providing regular updates on the on-going construction of their new stand which will be...
Aberdeen end Hibs’ hopes of retaining Scottish Cup with 3-2 victory
Hibs' hopes of retaining the William Hill Scottish Cup were dashed following a narrow defeat to high-flying Aberdeen at Hampden Park this afternoon.After a dreadful start to the game, Hibs fought back from two...