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FORMER Aberdeen FC defender Jackie McNamara is out for the rest of the season after breaking a leg while playing at loan club Partick Thistle.

PAUL Marshall today revealed he fears the Pittodrie pitch could cost him a new Aberdeen FC deal.

MARK McGhee today insisted Zander Diamond and Charlie Mulgrew can become a rock solid centre-back partnership for Aberdeen FC.

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MAX Evans “just can’t wait” for his first taste of a Murrayfield Calcutta Cup clash as he tries to help Scotland complete a hat-trick of Edinburgh victories over England.

MARK McGhee today revealed Aberdeen FC have been scouring England in the search for top young talent.

ABERDEEN FC keeper Stuart Nelson refuses to let the lack of competitive action kill his dream of a new deal with the club.

SIR Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United’s ‘anti-Glazer’ faction will set aside their grievances to cheer his side to victory against AC Milan at Old Trafford tonight.

JEREL Ifil today urged the Red Army boo boys to lay off Aberdeen FC and get behind the struggling team.

ABERDEEN FC boss Mark McGhee will this week step up his bid to secure skipper Mark Kerr on a new deal.

DEFENDER Jerel Ifil today insisted he is willing to play as a striker for Aberdeen FC – but will need some extra training.

PETERHEAD boss Neale Cooper today admitted his side’s hectic run of fixtures could be starting to take its toll.

MARK McGhee today urged struggling Aberdeen FC to show the same grit and determination as defender Zander Diamond.

MARK McGhee hopes salvaging a draw at Hamilton will end the toughest spell of his managerial career.

HAMILTON boss Billy Reid was disappointed his side could not hold on against Aberdeen FC for what he felt would have been a well-merited win.

ABERDEEN FC beat an Inverurie Locos’ select 3-0 in a testimonial for Locos defender Roddy Mess.

JIM Paterson today told Aberdeen FC manager Mark McGhee that he would like to stay with the club next season.

MARK McGhee today admitted he does not care if Aberdeen FC win ugly at Hamilton – as long as they get three points.

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PETERHEAD FC winger Graeme Sharp is hungry for more goals today against Stirling.

MARK McGhee today urged Sone Aluko to finally turn on the style and kick-start Aberdeen FC’s ailing season.

FOOTBALL legend Denis Law today told of his dream to play for Aberdeen FC.

TEENAGE Aberdeen FC sensation Fraser Fyvie was today tipped to emulate James McCarthy and earn a big money move to the English top flight.

HEARTS have lost their appeal to have Laryea Kingston’s Pittodrie red card wiped out.

ABERDEEN FC boss Mark McGhee today admitted watching a replay of their worst performance of the season has convinced him they can still make the SPL’s top six.

MARK McGhee blamed the poor state of the Pittodrie pitch for the low standard of entertainment in the Hearts game.

SCOTLAND midfielder Barry Robson today claimed Kris Boyd can play a key role in Craig Levein’s team as they aim for a place in the Euro 2012 finals.

A GLITTERING cast of former Inverurie Locos stars are set to pull on the red and black shirt again in tribute to fans’ favourite Roddy Mess.

TONIGHT’S Highland League clash between Cove Rangers and Inverurie Locos at Allan Park was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

ABERDEEN FC boss Mark McGhee today revealed how he is using Manchester United star Wayne Rooney as the benchmark in his hunt for a new striker.