Inside Left 24 August @ 05:38 AM EST
Aberdeen 1-3 Celtic (15:08:09)
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There are two main industries in Aberdeen; oil and lap dancing. Basically, one half of Aberdeen
take oil out of the ground and the other half rub it all over their bodies. Boom boom, welcome to
the Granite City where Cynical Dave and I would pitch up for three days of football and beer.
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MLS Rumors 11 August @ 07:27 PM EST
Mr. Ricketts may be making a permanent trip to Scotland if all goes well.
According to the Aberdeen FC website (click here for all the details), ex-Toronto FC midfielder,
Rohan Ricketts, is on trial with Aberdeen FC of the Scottish Premier League and played in the a
pre-season friendly against Hull City this weekend.
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By TRAVIS CLARK
With the MLS transfer window opening recently, a lot of moves have already been made as squads
look for reinforcements to boost their playoff chances. Sometimes this means taking a risk on an
overseas player who may struggle to adapt to the different demands of MLS.
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By TRAVIS CLARK
With the MLS transfer window opening recently, a lot of moves have already been made as squads
look for reinforcements to boost their playoff chances. Sometimes this means taking a risk on an
overseas player who may struggle to adapt to the different demands of MLS.
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Colorado Rapids have added Scottish midfielder Jamie Smith to their playing roster for the
expense of former Manchester United player Terry Cooke. Smith joins the Rapids following an
extensive professional career abroad. The 28-year olds career began in Scotland with Celtic FC
followed by stints with Dutch side ADO Den Haag and most recently Scottish Premier League club
Aberdeen FC.
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MLS Rumors 28 July @ 10:19 PM EST
From the Colorado Rapids Front Office, the team announced two roster moves today, as the team has
signed Scottish midfielder
Jamie Smith. Per club and league policy, terms of the
deal were not disclosed. In another roster move, Colorado waived midfielder
Terry
Cooke.
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Terry Cooke delivers one of his signature crosses from the right wing on July 4 against the
Chicago Fire at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Cooke was waived by the Rapids on Tuesday.
(photo by Jonathan Ingraham/ColoradoSoccerNow.com)
The Colorado Rapids have waived midfielder Terry Cooke to make room on the roster for Scottish
midfielder Jamie Smith.
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The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen
Continuing our occasional series whereby we dip a toe into football fan culture, I thought we'd get
up close with the biggest and best Ultra group in the UK. The Red Ultras of Aberdeen are in their
tenth year of bringing colour, passion, noise and vibrancy not only to home matches but all over
Scotland and across Europe as well.
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Fans of SPL club Aberdeen, here is another offering from the club. They released the new home shirt
some time back, and now the third kit for the 2009-10 season has been released. The new third
shirt, made by Nike, is similar to design to the Aberdeen home kit. The shirt is black in colour,
with [...
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MLS Rumors 10 July @ 01:11 PM EST
Onetime Toronto FC target, Aberdeen's winger/striker Jamie Smith is set to sign with Colorado as is
Argentine striker Facundo Diz, who has long been rumored to be joining the mile high club.
Excerpt courtesy of the Denver Post:
In addition to signing 30-year-old French defender Julien Baudet, the Rapids — pending any
paperwork snafus — will add 30-year-old Argentine striker Facundo Diz, formerly with Atletico
Platense, and 28-year-old Scottish winger Jamie Smith, who was last at Aberdeen and played with
Rapids assistant Steve Guppy at Celtic.
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Once managed by the great Sir Alex Ferguson, Aberdeen Football Club (also known as The Dons, The
Dandies or The Dandy Dons) is a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen. They compete
in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the most successful teams in their country, having
won four league titles and [.
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Premier League champions Manchester United have officially unveiled photos of their new home kit
for the 2009-10 season. The new shirt, manufactured by Nike, celebrates the 100th year of
Manchester United's home ground, Old Trafford. The stadium was opened in the 1909-10 season. The
shirt is primarily red, with a large chevron across the chest.
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MLS Rumors 24 June @ 05:12 PM EST
The following comes to us via anonymous email, do with it what you will:
MLSR, I have it on good authority that Jamie Smith, a striker currently with Aberdeen in Scotland
is set to sign with Toronto FC having already agreed to terms Please keep my name anonymous. Thank
you.
Short and to the point.
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The Scottish Premier League released its 2009-10 fixtures list recently.
Opening Weekend Rundown -- Here are three important matches, Rangers, 2008-09 SPL title holders,
hosts Falkirk while Celtic visits Aberdeen and neophyte St. Johnstone has Motherwell at home all on
Saturday, August 15th.
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Inside Left 10 June @ 09:51 AM EST
The word 'legend' has been thrown around a lot these last few days in the pubs of Aberdeen.
There's talk of rekindling the spirit of '83, of domestic success and of fortress Pittodrie around
the Aberdeen FC forums and fansites.
If, as is widely expected, Mark McGhee returns to the club where he more than earned his legend
status, he can expect a mostly warm welcome from the Pittodrie support hankering for success after
many years in the footballing wilderness.
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MLS Rumors 07 June @ 01:59 AM EST
In what could be a sure sign that Rohan Ricketts is soon to exist the club, a report comes to us
via a loyal MLSR reader indicating that TFC is poised to sign Jamie Smith. An ex Aberdeen player
linked to the club here on MLSR about a month ago.
Courtesy of the Aberdeen Evening Express:
FORMER Aberdeen FC star Jamie Smith is set to complete a move to MLS side Toronto FC after
impressing during a trial period at the Canadian side.
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SPL side Motherwell have released their new home jersey for the 2009-10 season, manufactured by New
Zealand based Canterbury. It is an amber shirt with claret and white trim and claret hoop. The
Canterbury logo is below the collar, with the Motherwell crest and the logo of sponsors JAXX below
it. It is accompanied by yellow [.
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Here is a photo of the new VFB Stuttgart 2009-10 Home Jersey. Stuttgart finished third in the
2008-09 Bundesliga, and were in the running for the title until the last day of the season. They
scripted a remarkable second half turn around under new boss Markus Babbel, and will be hoping to
challenge for the [.
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Once managed by the great Sir Alex Ferguson, Aberdeen Football Club (also known as The Dons, The
Dandies or The Dandy Dons) is a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen. They compete
in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the most successful teams in their country, having
won four league titles and [.
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MLS Rumors 15 May @ 12:40 PM EST
Trading Red for Red, Smith may soon make T-Dot home.
According to several overseas sources, including this BBC article, and this one in the Aberdeen
Evening Express, the Aberdeen winger could be headed to BMO Field.
Here is an excerpt from the Express:
Smith, however, looks certain to move and is understood to have already opened talks with MLS
side Toronto, who are managed by former Scotland striker Mo Johnston.
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Forget the Old Firm duo of
Celtic and
Rangers momentarily and the
remnants of Scottish football looks rather bare and barren, the vision of a champion outside the
streets of Glasgow only a hallucination of the mind for many. With over 82% of the champions
originating from the Scottish capital, the iron grip has resolutely shackled the prospects of the
other ten competing clubs in the Scottish Premier League.
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Today's Edinburgh Derby ended tied at 0-0 at Tynecastle Stadium. Interestingly enought, both clubs
square off again next weekend in the fourth round of the 2008-09 Scottish Cup. This time the matc
will be held at Easter Road.
Other notable fourth-round matches include:
Rangers at St.
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1. K. Boyd - Glasgow Rangers FC (8)
2. G. Samaras - Celtic FC (8)
3. B. Mehmet - Saint Mirren FC (5)
4. K. Miller - Glasgow Rangers FC (5)
5. J. Sutton - Motherwell FC (5)
6. S. Arfield - Falkirk FC (4)
7. D. Clarkson - Motherwell FC (4)
8. S. Fletcher - Hibernian FC (4)
9.
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Greek giant Georgios Samaras has been a surprise revelation at Celtic since his move to the
Scottish capital – a transfer that has created a healthy competitive fight for places amongst
the strikers.
The £1.2 million capture from Manchester City appears to date as an early contender for the
Scottish Premier League's transfer of the summer.
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FootieDB 19 September @ 02:20 AM EST
Week 6: SPL Aberdeen FC are meeting Dundee United in the 6th round of the Scottish Premier League
saturday 20th. Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Don`t forget to sign up
11×2.com - the next big football site WATCH THE MATCH LIVE HERE!
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Inside Left 27 August @ 08:26 AM EST
It's about time we did another Meat Pie feature about the best team in Scotland. Now, we know that
statement should come with a standard disclaimer, but as we exclusively revealed in an earlier Meat
Pie article a few weeks back, had it not been for the Old Firm last season the mighty Aberdeen FC
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FootieDB 22 August @ 12:38 PM EST
SPL Season 2008/2009: Aberdeen FC are meeting Rangers FC in
the third round of the Scottish Premier League saturday the 23th.
Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Watch the highlights and LIVESTREAM
here.
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Inside Left 22 June @ 02:30 PM EST
On our way back in the car from seeing "Lord of The Dance" this afternoon, I remarked to
Mrs Inside Left how amazing it was to be able to stand in an auditorium and sing an Aberdeen FC
terrace favourite at full belt without getting turfed out by the stewards. Incredulous at Inside
Left's ability [...
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MLS Rumors 07 May @ 10:43 AM EST
According to this article in the Aberdeen Press and Journal, the 26 year old Aberdeen Goalkeeper is
going to leave for Houston for a trial in the very near future. The article goes on to state that
Soutar is a former Scotland U-21 international and the article then goes on to give the salary
details of MLS's Scottish players or players who have played for Scottish sides.
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Scottish First Division side Queen of the South upset SPL side Aberdeen FC today in the semi finals
of the Scottish FA Cup by a score of 4-3.
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Photo Credit: University of Binghamton Athletics
Prior to his arrival at the University of Binghamton, Cameron Keith (Aberdeenshire, Scotland)
enjoyed two successful campaigns with Keith FC in the Scottish Highland Football League. Last year,
his club claimed the league title after an impressive and historic run.
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