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Preston North End vAberdeen

DEEPDALE 22/7/2023

SO FAR THIS SEASON



https://www.afc.co.uk/

https://afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?...-aberdeen/

SQUAD



Luís Henriques de Barros Lopes[2] (born 16 February 2000), commonly known as Duk, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish side Aberdeen. Born in Portugal, he represents Cape Verde at international level.

Career
Duk began his career at Benfica, playing 42 games for the B side across 2 seasons, scoring 11 goals. In July 2022, Duk signed for Aberdeen on a three-year deal from Benfica for an undisclosed fee.[3]

In March 2023 he was named Cinch Premiership player of the month.[4]

Internationally, Duk has represented Portugal at Under-18 and U19 level, but made his international debut for Cape Verde in 2022.

Given it's forecast to pour down this lad could be in his element

A few familiar names Graeme Shinnie, Leighton Clarkson and Rhys Williams

MANAGER

Barry Robson

Barry Gordon George Robson (born 7 November 1978) is a Scottish football coach and former player, who is currently the manager of Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Robson played as a midfielder for several clubs in Scotland, England and Canada and represented Scotland internationally.

Robson began his career as a youth player with Rangers before spells with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Dundee United and finally Celtic in his native Scotland. A move to England followed, where he spent two and a half years with Middlesbrough. Robson then moved to Canada to play for MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC before returning to England after one season to sign for Sheffield United. Robson returned to Scotland, joining Aberdeen in summer 2013. He retired from professional football in 2016 and took up a coaching position with Aberdeen. After a run of good results in his second stint as their interim manager, Robson became Aberdeen manager in 2023.

Robson appeared 17 times for Scotland between 2007 and 2012.

Wonder if any of the actual first team will score, can't leave it all to a 16 year old, as stated forecast crap possibly if early call off in the cricket will make this epic apparently may be a few visitors in attendance