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2007–08 Aberdeen F.C. season


FieldValue
clubAberdeen
season2007–08
managerJimmy Calderwood
chairmanStewart Milne
stdtitleStadium
stadiumPittodrie Stadium
leagueScottish Premier League
league result4th
cup1Scottish Cup
cup1 resultSemi-finals
cup2League Cup
cup2 resultSemi-finals
cup3UEFA Europa League
cup3 resultRound of 32
league topscorer
Lee Miller (13)
season topscorer
Lee Miller (13)
highest attendance20,446 (vs Copenhagen, 20 December)
lowest attendance7,270 (vs Inverness CT, 31 October)
average attendance12,888
prevseason2006–07
nextseason2008–09

Lee Miller (13) Lee Miller (13) Aberdeen competed in the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup and UEFA Cup in the 2007–08 season. It was the club's first season in European competition since 2002–03.

Qualification for the group stages of the UEFA Cup was secured with an away-goals qualifying victory over Dnipro. Aberdeen were drawn in Group B along with Panathinaikos, Lokomotiv Moscow, Atlético Madrid and Copenhagen. Aberdeen qualified for the round of 32 following a 4–0 victory over F.C. Copenhagen. They were drawn against Bayern Munich and lost 7–3 on aggregate, but did manage a 2–2 home draw with the German club.

Transfers

Summer TransfersPlayer inFromFeePlayer outToFee
SCO Lee MairDundee UnitedBosman
ENG Jonathan KurrantCharlton Athleticurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927221809/http://www.totallyjewish.com/sport/?content_id=6278date=27 September 2007 }}, TotallyJemish.com, 16 May 2007
SCO Jackie McNamaraWolverhampton WanderersFree
NED Jeffrey de VisscherDe GraafschapFree
SCO Derek YoungPartick ThistleFree
ENG Jonathan SmithWigan AthleticFree
ENG Sone AlukoBirmingham CityLoan
SCO Jamie WinterChesterfieldFree
SCO David DonaldPeterheadFree
IRE Gary DempseyYeovil TownFree
Netherlands Antilles Dyron DaalSt JohnstoneFree
SCO Russell AndersonSunderland£1 Million
SCO Craig BrewsterInverness CTFree

Summer transfers

Aberdeen had already announced that the contracts of Jamie Winter and David Donald were not to be renewed. Gary Dempsey rejected a new two-year deal to sign for Yeovil Town, and Dyron Daal left to join St Johnstone.

Aberdeen had secured the signatures of defenders Lee Mair from Dundee United, and youngster Jonathan Kurrant, who would join after he had finished his A-Levels. Both agreed pre-contracts. Wolverhampton Wanderers' experienced defender Jackie McNamara and De Graafschap winger Jeffrey de Visscher both signed on free transfers. Former player Derek Young returned to the club on a free transfer after spells at Dunfermline and Partick Thistle. Sone Aluko was signed on loan from Birmingham City.

On 8 June, it was reported that Aberdeen's first-choice goalkeeper Jamie Langfield had been demoted after falling out with manager Jimmy Calderwood. The fall-out was believed to have been related to Calderwood's decision to reject a £70,000 offer from Rangers. The club later confirmed that they had made Langfield available for transfer, with an asking price of £100,000. Langfield was recalled to the starting line-up for the UEFA Cup game against Dnipro at Pittodrie on 20 September. The day after Aberdeen's UEFA Cup victory over Copenhagen on 20 December, Langfield signed a new three-year contract with Aberdeen.

On 27 June, club captain Russell Anderson moved to Premier League side Sunderland, signing a 3-year contract with the club. He donated his signing-on fee to the youth development scheme at Pittodrie.

Winter transfers

Winter TransfersPlayer inFromFeePlayer outToFee
SCO Stuart DuffDundee UnitedFree
ENG Josh WalkerMiddlesbroughLoan
NED Dave BusDe GraafschapFree
IRE Alan MayburyLeicester CityFree Foxes' Maybury joins Dons on loan BBC Sport, 31 January 2008.
SCO Chris ClarkPlymouth Argyle£200,000 Plymouth snap up Aberdeen's Clark, BBC Sport, 16 January 2008
SCO Michael HartPreston North EndUndisclosed
SCO Michael PatonBrechin CityLoan
SCO Stuart SmithPeterheadLoan
SCO Neil McVitiePeterheadLoan

Chris Clark was the first player to leave Aberdeen in the January window, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal with Plymouth Argyle. The clubs agreed a fee of £200,000 for the midfielder who had played at Aberdeen for seven years. Michael Paton extended his loan deal with Brechin City until the end of the season. Striker Stuart Smith and defender Neil McVitie both went on loan to Peterhead until the end of the season.

Stuart Duff was Aberdeen's first signing of the January transfer window. They signed the midfielder from Dundee United on a free transfer. Sone Aluko agreed to extend his loan from Birmingham City until the end of the season. Defender Dave Bus was signed from De Graafschap until the end of the season. Aberdeen signed Middlesbrough midfielder and England under-18 captain Josh Walker on a loan deal until the end of the season. The Republic of Ireland international Alan Maybury was signed from Leicester City on a loan deal until the end of the season.

After Michael Hart rejected a new deal with Aberdeen, a fee thought to be in the region of £200,000 was agreed between Aberdeen and Preston North End for his transfer. However, Preston reduced their offer after carrying out medical tests on an injury due to keep him out for weeks. Aberdeen refused to release the player unless Preston paid the agreed fee. He eventually moved to Preston for an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region of £100,000.

Summer clearout

It was announced on 15 April that seven contracted players would be leaving at the end of the season. Barry Nicholson decided to leave, rejecting a new deal. The other six players – goalkeepers Derek Soutar (who had replaced Jamie Langfield for a large part of the season) and Greg Kelly, defenders Richie Byrne and Dave Bus and strikers Jonathan Smith and Steve Lovell – were not offered new deals. Loan signings Sone Aluko and Josh Walker returned to their clubs at the end of their loan periods.

On 21 April, Jackie McNamara was released from his contract by the club.

Results

Pre-season friendlies

DateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorers
12 JulyCove RangersA5–1Maguire (19), Miller (43, 65), De Visscher (52), Lovell (90)
15 JulyBuckie ThistleA3–0Brewster (31, 52), Mackie (88)
18 JulyEGY Al MokawloonA0–2
21 JulyEGY Al AluminiumA2–0Brewster (47), Foster (66)
23 JulyEGY Al IttihadA2–1de Visscher (44), Lovell (74)
25 JulyEGY Telecom EgyptA5–1Smith (20), Clark (21), Miller (40, 43, 60)
31 JulyInverurie Loco WorksA6–0Maguire (14, 31), Kurrant (25), Brewster (52, 66), Paton (73)

Scottish Premier League

Main article: 2007–08 Scottish Premier League

Match
DayDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
14 AugustDundee UnitedA0–112,496BBC Sport
212 AugustHeart of MidlothianH1–1Nicholson (45)13,134BBC Sport
319 AugustCelticH1–3Brewster (24)16,232BBC Sport
425 AugustHibernianA3–3Brewster (18, 37), Jamie Smith (57)15,280BBC Sport
51 SeptemberKilmarnockA1–0Miller (54)5,814BBC Sport
615 SeptemberMotherwellH1–2Jamie Smith (65)10,154BBC Sport
723 SeptemberRangersA0–349,046BBC Sport
829 SeptemberGretnaH2–0Diamond (16), Jamie Smith (18)10,279BBC Sport
97 OctoberSt MirrenH4–0Severin (43, 71) Miller (63, 88)12,841BBC Sport
1021 OctoberInverness CTA2–1Young (8), Tokely (62 o.g.)6,023BBC Sport
1128 OctoberFalkirkH1–1Severin (45)10,399BBC Sport
123 NovemberDundee UnitedH2–0Aluko (45), Miller (90)11,964BBC Sport
1311 NovemberHeart of MidlothianA1–4de Visscher (38)17,122BBC Sport
1424 NovemberCelticA0–358,000BBC Sport
152 DecemberHibernianH3–1Miller (33), Clark (47), Young (86)10,110BBC Sport
168 DecemberKilmarnockH2–1Nicholson (63), Miller (75)10,207BBC Sport
1715 DecemberMotherwellA0–35,326BBC Sport
1823 DecemberRangersH1–1Miller (45)17,798BBC Sport
1926 DecemberGretnaA1–1Lovell (85)1,730BBC Sport
2029 DecemberSt MirrenA1–0Lovell (85)5,025BBC Sport
212 JanuaryInverness CTH1–0Nicholson (83 pen.)18,372BBC Sport
2212 JanuaryFalkirkA0–05,457BBC Sport
2319 JanuaryDundee UnitedA0–38,579BBC Sport
2426 JanuaryHeart of MidlothianH0–114,000BBC Sport
2510 FebruaryCelticH1–5Miller (62)14,651BBC Sport
2616 FebruaryHibernianA1–3Diamond (18)13,825BBC Sport
2724 FebruaryKilmarnockA1–3Alan Combe (86 o.g.)6,113BBC Sport
2827 FebruaryMotherwellH1–1Diamond (28)8,240BBC Sport
291 MarchRangersA1–3Lovell (28)50,066BBC Sport
3015 MarchGretnaH3–0Maguire (40), Miller (71 pen.), Nicholson (73)9,025BBC Sport
3122 MarchSt MirrenH1–1Mair (29)9,779BBC Sport
3229 MarchInverness CTA4–3Aluko (7), Nicholson (45), Miller (53), Maguire (90)5,655BBC Sport
337 AprilFalkirkH2–1Maguire (22, 82)11,484BBC Sport
3419 AprilCelticA0–155,766BBC Sport
3526 AprilHibernianH2–1Mackie (64), Miller (70 pen.)8,387BBC Sport
363 MayDundee UnitedH2–1Foster (30), Touzani (48)10,312BBC Sport
3710 MayMotherwellA1–2Aluko (67)8,574BBC Sport
3822 MayRangersH2–0Miller (63), Mackie (77)17,509BBC Sport

UEFA Cup

Main article: 2007–08 UEFA Cup

RoundDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
FR20 SeptemberUKR DniproH0–015,431BBC Sport
FR4 OctoberUKR DniproA1–1Mackie (28)26,275BBC Sport
GS25 OctoberGRE PanathinaikosA0–38,154BBC Sport
GS8 NovemberRUS Lokomotiv MoscowH1–1Diamond (27)18,843BBC Sport
GS29 NovemberESP Atlético MadridA0–230,000BBC Sport
GS20 DecemberDEN CopenhagenH4–0Smith (47, 55), Antonsson (71 o.g.), Foster (83)20,446BBC Sport
Ro3214 FebruaryGER Bayern MunichH2–2Walker (23), Aluko (40)20,047BBC Sport
Ro3221 FebruaryGER Bayern MunichA1–5Lovell (83)66,000BBC Sport

Scottish League Cup

Main article: 2007–08 Scottish League Cup

RoundDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
R326 SeptemberPartick ThistleA2–0Young (42), Considine (64)3,337BBC Sport
QF31 OctoberInverness CTH4–1Nicholson (10 pen. 21 pen. 78), Miller (45)7,270BBC Sport
SF5 FebruaryDundee UnitedN1–4Considine (18)12,046BBC Sport

Scottish Cup

Main article: 2007–08 Scottish Cup

RoundDateOpponentH/AScoreAberdeen Scorer(s)AttendanceReport
R412 JanuaryFalkirkA2–2Smith (4), Lovell (10)5,798BBC Sport
R4 (R)22 JanuaryFalkirkH3–1Smith (19, 55), de Visscher (43)8,547BBC Sport
R52 FebruaryHamilton AcademicalH1–0Diamond (62)6,441BBC Sport
QF9 MarchCelticH1–1de Visscher (78)10,909BBC Sport
QF (R)18 MarchCelticA1–0Mackie (69)33,506BBC Sport
SF12 AprilQueen of the SouthN3–4Considine (36, 59), Nicholson (53)24,008BBC Sport

Players

First-team squad

:Squad at end of season

Left club during season

Statistics

Goalscorers

NameSPLCupsTotal
SCO Lee Miller12113
SCO Barry Nicholson549
SCO Jamie Smith358
SCO Zander Diamond415
ENG Steve Lovell325
NGA Sone Aluko314
SCO Andrew Considine44
SCO Darren Mackie224
SCO Chris Maguire44
SCO Craig Brewster33
NED Jeffrey de Visscher123
SCO Scott Severin33
SCO Derek Young213
SCO Richard Foster112
SCO Chris Clark11
SCO Lee Mair11
NED Karim Touzani11
ENG Josh Walker11
own goals213

Source: BBC Sport

Ordered by: Total, SPL, Cups then Name

Name: Players's Name, flag next to name indicates player's nationality. SPL: No. of goals scored in the Scottish Premier League. Cups: No. of goals scored in the Scottish League Cup, Scottish Cup and Uefa Cup. Total: Total No. of competitive goals scored.

Discipline

NameTotal
SCO Lee Miller
SCO Zander Diamond
SCO Richard Foster
SCO Derek Young
SCO Andrew Considine
SCO Darren Mackie
SCO Barry Nicholson
SCO Scott Severin
NED Karim Touzani
ENG Josh Walker
SCO Michael Hart
NED Jeffrey de Visscher
IRL Alan Maybury
SCO Chris Clark
SCO Lee Mair
NGA Sone Aluko
IRL Richie Byrne
SCO Jamie Langfield
SCO Chris Maguire
SCO Jamie Smith
SCO Jackie McNamara

Source: BBC Sport

Ordered by: , , then Name

Name: Players's Name, flag next to name indicates player's nationality. : No. of sending offs by direct red card. : No. of sending offs by second yellow card. : No. of bookings.

Competitions

Overall

SPL

Main article: 2007–08 Scottish Premier League

Classification

Results summary

Results by round

Club

The management

Other information

Team kit

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Notes

Squad

Appearances & Goals

No.PosNatPlayerTotalSPLScottish CupLeague CupEuropa LeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals39017042551326853930526411048218152134026136316037435470303203141311900026025027133
1GKSCOJamie Langfield250303080
3DFIRLRichie Byrne130101020
5DFSCOZander Diamond263612081
6MFSCOScott Severin (c)353602080
7MFSCOJamie Smith173332042
8MFSCOBarry Nicholson385513370
9FWENGSteve Lovell223310051
10FWSCODarren Mackie192311031
11MFSCOStuart Duff100100000
14DFSCORichard Foster331503071
15DFNEDKarim Touzani141200020
16FWSCOLee Miller3612603170
17DFENGDan Smith30100000
18DFSCOLee Mair181202040
19MFSCODerek Young242403150
20GKSCODerek Soutar130300000
21DFSCOAndrew Considine220523270
22FWSCOChris Maguire284300040
23DFNEDDavid Bus60001000
24MFNEDJeffrey de Visscher221321040
25FWENGJonathan Smith10100000
26FWNGASone Aluko203402051
27MFENGJosh Walker80201021
28DFIRLAlan Maybury130400020
30GKSCOGreg Kelly00000000
Players who left the club during the season
2DFSCOMichael Hart180002060
4DFSCOJackie McNamara170302030
11MFSCOChris Clark181102060
23FWSCOCraig Brewster33000000

References

References

  1. link. (27 September 2007 , TotallyJemish.com, 16 May 2007)
  2. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/6969302.stm Dons bring in two young strikers], BBC Sport, 31 August 2007.
  3. [https://archive.today/20121223151644/http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1002114,00.html Dempsey to Depart Dons], Aberdeen FC, 26 March 2007
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  5. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7156144.stm Langfield nets new Aberdeen deal ], BBC Sport, 21 December 2007
  6. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/6244320.stm Anderson seals Sunderland switch], BBC Sport, 27 June 2007
  7. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7215897.stm Boro midfielder in Dons loan move], BBC Sport, 29 January 2008.
  8. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7207975.stm Defender Bus makes Aberdeen stop] BBC Sport, 24 January 2008.
  9. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7188521.stm], BBC Sport, 14 January 2008.
  10. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/preston/7181210.stm Dons defender agrees Preston move], BBC Sport, 14 January 2008
  11. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/7199979.stm Dons reject Preston's Hart offer], BBC Sport, 26 January 2008
  12. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/7199979.stm Dons' Hart completes Preston move], BBC Sport, 30 January 2008
  13. [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7349238.stm Nicholson joins six leaving Dons ], BBC Sport, 15 April 2008
  14. Aberdeen's score is shown first.
  15. The number(s) in brackets shows the minute the goal(s) was/were scored.
  16. Shows Aberdeen's position in the table at end of day the match was played on
  17. "FootballSquads - Aberdeen - 2007/08".
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