Aberdeen 1 Dundee 0, Pittodrie, Premier League, 15-February-13

Dons Programme

A Niall McGinn goal on 18 minutes was enough to give Aberdeen all three points in tonight's league encounter. Team wise Ryan Conroy and Nicky Riley came in for Kevin McBride and Colin Nish. By reports Dundee played well enough but got caught on the break for the goal. Jim McAlister hit the bar near the end of the first half when maybe with a bit of luck the ball goes in.

Also l think we need to play more 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 formation as l don't think Aberdeen are that good a side, and maybe the difference is that they have a striker in McGinn who can score goals. I don't see the point in knocking high balls into the box as we only had John Baird upfront and he won't win too many headers.

It was enough for the home side to take the points tonight, and likely if results go for St Mirren and Ross County tomorrow we will never close the gap and in my view we have to plan for the First Division.

Dundee: Douglas,Irvine, Gallagher, Toshney, Easton, Riley, McAlister, Davidson, Conroy (Nish 79)
Harkins, John Baird. Unused subs: Alex Baird (gk), Lockwood, McBride, Benedictus, Morgan, Milne

Att: 7,841

Ref: B Colvin

I also hope we are more positive against Dundee United in the Cup and go for it, l would play three strikers, but I'm a fan and want to see attacking football.