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2011–12 Aberdeen F.C. Season
The 2011–12 season was Aberdeen's 99th season in the top flight of Scottish football. Aberdeen competed in the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup. Aberdeen were knocked out of the Scottish League Cup at the third round stage, losing on penalties to East Fife after a 3–3 draw. In the Scottish Cup, Aberdeen lost 1–2 to Hibernian in the semi-final. Aberdeen finished in 9th place in the Scottish Premier League. Results and fixtures Pre-season Scottish Premier League Scottish League Cup Aberdeen entered the Scottish League Cup in the second round stage, having not qualified for Europe in 2010–11. Darren Mackie scored the only goal of the game, as Aberdeen defeated First Division opponents Dundee. Aberdeen were knocked out in the third round by Second Division club East Fife. Scottish Cup Aberdeen entered the Scottish Cup in the fourth round stage. Statistics Appearances and goals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aberdeen F
Aberdeen ( ; ; ) is a port city in North East Scotland, and is the third most populous Scottish city. Historically, Aberdeen was within the historic county of Aberdeenshire, but is now separate from the council area of Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen City Council is one of Scotland's 32 local authorities (commonly referred to as ''councils''). Aberdeen has a population of for the main urban area and for the wider settlement including outlying localities, making it the United Kingdom's 39th most populous built-up area. Aberdeen has a long, sandy coastline and features an oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters. Aberdeen received royal burgh status from David I of Scotland (1124–1153), which transformed the city economically. The traditional industries of fishing, paper-making, shipbuilding, and textiles have been overtaken by the Petroleum industry in Aberdeen, oil industry and Aberdeen's seaport. Aberdeen Heliport is one of the busiest commercial heliports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Mackie
Darren Graham Mackie (born 5 January 1982) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League between 1998 and 2012, with a loan spell at Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2004. Though he was never a prolific goalscorer throughout his career, Mackie is regarded as a cult hero among Aberdeen fans due to his off-field antics and scoring the goal that took ''the Dons'' into the UEFA Cup group stages in 2007. Club career Aberdeen Mackie was born in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. A product of the Aberdeen Aberdeen youth system, he started his professional career with the club's senior team in 1998. Inverness CT (loan) In January 2004, Mackie moved on loan to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He made six league appearances for Inverness, but failed to score a goal and returned to Aberdeen at the end of the season. Return to Aberdeen He scored 15 goals for Aberdeen in the 2004–05 season – including twelve in the lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Jack
Ryan James Jack (born 27 February 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for TFF First League club Esenler Erokspor and the Scotland national team. Jack began his career at Aberdeen, spending 17 years connected with the club across youth and senior categories; he was in the team that won the 2013–14 Scottish League Cup, their first trophy since 1995, and served as captain for two years. He left Aberdeen in 2017 and signed for Rangers as a free agent. In seven years at Ibrox he won one Scottish Premiership title and one Scottish Cup and played in the 2022 UEFA Europa League final, before departing in 2024 upon the expiry of his contract. Jack made his full international debut in November 2017. Early life Ryan James Jack was born on 27 February 1992 in Aberdeen. Club career Aberdeen Jack signed professional terms with Aberdeen in the summer of 2008, having been part of his hometown club's youth academy since the age of eight. He mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Magennis
Joshua Brendan David Magennis (born 15 August 1990) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a striker for club Exeter City and the Northern Ireland national team. Having spent the majority of his youth career as a goalkeeper, he switched to striker in 2008 before turning professional in 2009. Magennis has previously played for Cardiff City, Grimsby Town, Aberdeen, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Charlton Athletic, Bolton Wanderers, Hull City and Wigan Athletic. Club career Early career Magennis began his career as an outfield player, playing up front, even representing County Down in the Milk Cup as a youngster, before eventually becoming a goalkeeper. He was a member of the Glentoran youth team before joining the youth team at Cardiff City. Cardiff City On 31 October 2007, Cardiff met Liverpool in the Football League Cup but, with David Forde and on-loan goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel ineligible, Magennis took a spot on the bench for the match. The decision to include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Hanke
Mike Hanke (; born 5 November 1983) is a German former professional footballer who played the position of forward. He has been described as a player who "gives it his all in attack and is always dangerous in the opponent's penalty area." He earned 17 caps for the Germany national team between 2005 and 2007, and was in the teams which finished third at the 2005 Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup on home soil. Club career Hanke was born in Hamm. He made his debut in the 2001–02 season of the German Bundesliga for Schalke 04. He was transferred to VfL Wolfsburg during the 2005–06 season upon request by then Wolfsburg manager Thomas Strunz. In May 2007, Hanke moved to Hannover 96, and netted eleven league goals, while the side achieved a midtable final position. After three and a half seasons with Hannover 96, he transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach. On 31 May 2013, Hanke joined SC Freiburg on a free transfer. He said "It's a great package here in Freiburg. I had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Leckie
Mathew Allan Leckie (born 4 February 1991) is an Australian soccer player who plays for A-League club Melbourne City and the Australian national team (for whom, he previously captained). Leckie, being a quick and agile player, is usually placed on the wing. However, he has previously been deployed as a midfielder, striker/second striker and even as a wing-back. Club career Early life As a child growing up in Melbourne's Western Suburbs, Leckie actually aspired to play Australian rules football, his family supporting Essendon and Box Hill, however at 11 years old a change to a school in Sunshine North with a more multicultural student body and close friends inspired him to take up football and he "never looked back". Leckie was a member of Victorian State League Division 1 outfit, Bulleen Lions until 2 September 2009, where Leckie was signed to Adelaide United for a two-year professional contract. Adelaide United He made his A-League debut on 18 September for Adelaide Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
