Aberdeen FC 'Dons', Season 1972/73: Aberdeen v Rangers, 21 April 1973 matchday programme — League Championship; Jimmy Bonthrone, Eddie Thomson, Jim Hermiston, Teddy Scott reserve report

Official matchday programme for the League Championship: Aberdeen v Rangers, 21 April 1973, at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen. Match-day magazine, Vol. II No. 28, price 5p, kick-off 3pm. The cover picture shows Airdrie goalkeeper Roddy McKenzie cutting out a cross intended for the head of the jumping Jim Hermiston. 'A Real Cliff-Hanger … For Both Teams!' by manager J. Bonthrone: even if league results could be decreed, no more interesting climax could have been arranged — Rangers, engaged with their Old Firm rivals Celtic in a neck-and-neck race for the title, come north needing both points, while the Dons' points are equally vital in the fight to remain contenders for European football next season; no effort will be spared to make the last appearance of the season at Pittodrie a memorable one. A 'How We Stand' table to 14 April shows Rangers and Celtic level on 53 points, Hibernian on 51 and Aberdeen on 44. 'Bid For Double' notes that Eddie Thomson played in the last Scottish team to beat Rangers that season — Hearts, who won 1-0 at Ibrox on 2 December. Teddy Scott's Reserve Report covers the Young Dons' 7-0 victory over Arbroath at Pittodrie, their best performance since beating Celtic, with reserve appearances listed to 14 April. Chairman R. M. Donald; vice-chairman C. Anderson; directors C. B. Forbes (past chairman) and R. E. Spain; manager J. Bonthrone. Aberdeen Football Club Ltd, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen. Founded 1903.

Author: Aberdeen Football Club

Publisher: Aberdeen Football Club (Scotland)

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Used - Very Good