It’s not my expertise but you scratch your head how it can deteriorate so quickly.“Having spoken with the experts, they have given valid reasons for maybe why it’s happened.“But they’re confident that it will recover in the next month or so to aThe Dons will not have to worry about the Pittodrie surface this weekend as they make the trip to Edinburgh to face Hibernian.Striker Stevie May is in contention after missing the last five matches due to an ankle injury.McInnes had hoped to have May available after the winter break but is confident the former St Johnstone forward has put his injury woe behind him.He said: “He trained last week and did loads of work individually.“On Friday he was back involved and scored a lot of goals which was great for us and absolutely brilliant for Stevie and his confidence. I know it is the same for both sides but if you have more skilful players it must be fustrating to play on it. You may well want to do just that when the football’s not on, too - The North Sea whips through the stadium, making it cold even in the summer.There are a number of excellent hospitality packages available at Pittodrie Stadium, and most can be booked seasonally or on a match by match basis subject to availability. It is, in fact, the largest stadium in the country outside of what is known as the Central Belt. Aberdeen Football Club have played their home fixtures at Pittodrie since forming over 100 years ago in 1903, with the stadium’s usage dating back four years prior in 1899 when it was home to the original Aberdeen Club who were a precursor to today’s Dons. There are plenty of places to buy food and drink and large concourses for you to spend time in.
Perhaps a part of this is down to the fact that the club was slightly ahead of the game when it became one of the first all-seater stadiums in the United Kingdom, which it achieved in 1978.The ground has enjoyed some famous nights over the years, but it’s possible that none of them were as memorable as the one that occurred on the 16th of March 1983. Increasing popularity of the team and rising attendances led to major developments at Pittodrie in the 1920s. The Dons were 2-1 down in the second leg of the quarter-final of the European Cup Winners’ Cup against German giants Bayern Munich, coming back to win 3-2.
The Legends Lounge and Teddy Scott Lounge are both slightly more relaxed in their approach and The Captain’s Club is the most exclusive of the lot. Rangers will face the Dons in a replay at Ibrox following their 1-1 draw in today’s Scottish Cup q… The entrance to the stand is dominated by a Named simply after its position within the ground, the South Stand was originally an undeveloped embankment which was later remodelled as a standing terrace. Pittodrie built on rotting foundations. It has a restaurant, a bar, self-parking and free Wi-Fi. Return journey leaves 10 minutes after full time, fair is 50p return and supporters are to pay the driver. It is possible to walk to Pittodrie from here by turning right and heading up towards King Street. They played at various venues within the city, until a former dung hill for police horses was cleared and readied for football in 1899. Playing on it was about character, not quality. There is a limited amount of free car parking available in streets around the stadium but be aware that there are match day restrictions on parking – check the signs.Please note that you will not be allowed to drive on Pittodrie Street close to kick off time unless you have a valid car park pass for the Pittodrie Street car park or a disabled badge (spaces subject to availability).On exiting the train station onto Guild Street, cross to the entrance to the Trinity Centre. A number 1 (towards Danestone), 2 (towards Ashwood), or X40 (towards Dubford) will drop you off on King Street. He has taken a big step forward.”The Dons’ next home game will be against reigning Premiership champions Celtic on Sunday, February 25.The Ninian Northern platform has been removed by Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit vessel in its final decommissioning job this year.Equinor has claimed a “world first” with the use of a drone to deliver lifeboat system parts offshore, in what could be a sign of future North Sea logistics operations.The final platform for the Moray East wind farm will set sail across the North Sea this weekend.Ed triumphantly returned from his semiaquatic sojourn in Somerset to join Mark and Allister for another ear-captivating edition of Energy Voice Out Loud, in association with the EIC.Oil industry veteran Andrew Gould, a former CEO of Schlumberger, has joined the board of service company McDermott International.Oil edged lower — but was still headed for a fourth weekly gain — after Hurricane Laura swept through Louisiana and Texas without appearing to inflict major damage on the region’s energy infrastructure.UK operators will “struggle” to find semi-submersible rigs for work in the North Sea next year, according to new analysis.North Sea firms face the “harsh reality” that it may take “two to three years” before the industry will catch up on deferred work, according to Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
This former school now plays host to a fun pub with a great beer garden, a top menu and loads of decent drink options. Continue straight through the centre on to Union Street. Aberdeen re-laid the Pittodrie pitch for the first time in four years last summer but a harsh winter has ultimately taken a toll. They went on to win the trophy, too.