Aberdeen FC 'The Don', Season 1986/87: Aberdeen v Hamilton Academical, 27 December 1986 matchday programme — Christmas fixtures; Ian Porterfield, Peter Weir cover, Billy Stark, Stevie Gray focus

Official matchday programme for the Fine Fare League Premier Division: Aberdeen v Hamilton Academical, 27 December 1986, at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen. Matchday magazine, 50p. Inside, a focus on Stevie Gray. The front cover pictures Peter Weir — 'best known for the accuracy of his crosses like the one Alan Rough mishandled for the goal against Hibs; however he can be a bit useful with a throw-in as the front cover picture shows'. Ian Porterfield's column: the Christmas period is one of the most crucial spells of the season and it is imperative not to slip back — Hamilton today, then Dundee on New Year's Day and St Mirren two days later, a trio of fixtures from which nothing less than maximum points must be taken. You only get out of football what you put in, and beating lower-division teams has to be earned. The victory over Hibs at Pittodrie was satisfactory even though it took a late goal by Billy Stark. Twelve points from the last seven games, with only one goal conceded in that spell, lifted the side to fifth before meeting Celtic; he is a great believer in a settled side, but everything in football has to be earned. Also pictured, the recent Pittodrie meeting with Celtic: a Jim Bett shot tipped onto the bar by Pat Bonner, John Hewitt taking on Celtic's O'Leary, and the meeting of the two substitutes as Danny McGrain closes in on the Dons' No. 12 Peter Weir. Aberdeen Football Club Ltd, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen. Founded 1903.

Author: Aberdeen Football Club

Publisher: Aberdeen Football Club (Scotland)

Publication Date: 1986

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Used - Very Good