Aberdeen 3 - 1 Dundee

ONLY a super optimist would, at this stage, be prepared to hail Aberdeen F.C. as potential Scottish League champions.

At the same time, in the matter of resulta the Dons' record will bear the closest inspection. They lead the race and have recorded home wins over St Mirren and Dundee and drawn with Hibs, the champions, at Easter Road.
Even in victory the Dons are inclined to leave a doubt. Against both the Paisley team and Dundee they had their brightest moments in the first half, while at Easter Road it was after the interval that they came to life.

THEY produced a speedy, dashing and direct brand of football in the opening period against the Dark Blues. Later they were still the more convincing side, but they failed to produce the final proof in the shape of goals.
The visitors took much of the joyous abandon out of the game when they resorted to the offside trap after half-time. Even so, the Aberdeen forwards had scoring chances.
I saw Dundee beat Falkirk In the League Cup last Wednesday and I was not impressed by their play. They gave no reason to alter my opinion at Pittodrie on Saturday.

UNTIL something is done about their attack the Dark Blues are likely to be amongst the also rans in the League race. Too much football and too little drive seems to be the trouble with the attack.
In contrast to their rivals the Dons played fast, open, purposeful football. They were a good team during the first half. There is little doubt that Hamilton as leader of the forward line adds rhythm to the attack. He is a first-class spearhead, with emphasis on the head. He was directly responsible for two of the goals and played a leading role in the other.

HAMILTON should certainly come into the reckoning when the S.F.A. selectors decide on the team to meet Ireland at Belfast on Saturday, October 6. He was the man in possession at the end of last season, when he played against Belgium and Austria.
If Hamilton was the bright boy at forward Young can claim the same distinction in the rear. This was the centre-half's best display since his Injury. Against Dundee he seemed to have recovered much of his deadly accuracy and sense of timing in the tackle.
As a matter of fact, little fault could be found with the Aberdeen defence on Saturday. Both Emery and McKenna tackled and kicked confidently.

YORSTON in the first half feinted, weaved, and dashed around with his old enthusiasm and energy, but he lost marks after the interval. Delaney may have his critics, hot be is a 100% trier.
The Dons are at the head the League table, and long may they remain there. They face severe test this week at Methil. If thev emerge successfully they will be forward with a strong challenge.

Source: Evening Express, 24th September 1951