Match Preview

Match Preview written by Stephen Reid

The Rose travel to Pittodrie this Saturday with the massive Rosey Posey support behind us to face Aberdeen FC in this Scottish Gas men’s Scottish Cup 5th round tie.

This is the first time in the club’s history that we have reached this stage of the competition. The team will face a stiff test against an Aberdeen team who now have a new Manager, the vastly experienced Neil Warnock, in place for what will be his first home game since being appointed against The Rose.

The Rose are Currently 5th in League 2 after the Tuesday night win against Elgin City whilst Aberdeen are sitting in 9th in the Premier League after their loss at Rangers.

The Rose go to Pittodrie unbeaten in the last 5 games with 2 wins and 3 draws behind us against an Aberdeen side who have drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.

This is the fourth tie in this year’s competition for The Rose having had a tough road to get to this stage starting with the long trip to Fraserburgh, which was played in extremely windy conditions, where The Rose came through with goals from Angus Mailer and an extra time winner from Bradley Barrett.

This was followed by a trip to Coatbridge to face Albion Rovers where, in a tough game played in icy conditions, The Rose came through thanks to a Neil Martyniuk penalty on the stroke of half time after Smart Osadolor had been brought down.

In the unforgettable 4th round tie at NDP The Rose defeated League 1 Falkirk 2-1, again in a game played in tough conditions, with an early goal from Connor Doan and the very late winner from Bradley Barrett which has now set up this tie.

Aberdeen entered the competition in the fourth round where they defeated League 2 Clyde 2-0 at New Douglas Park through a first half goal from Miovski after Clyde had hit the post and a second half goal from Devlin.

Please Note that this game is ticket only. Tickets must be bought in advance and there will be no pay at the gate option on the day. The last remaining tickets are available to purchase from the Andy Kelly lounge at NDP at the following times:

• Thursday 8th February 2024 - 6pm - 8pm
• Friday 9th February 2024 - 1pm - 3pm

Unfortunately there is no live stream available in the UK for this game.

Ticket prices are as follows:

• Adults - £15
• Concessions & Under 18s - £10
• Under 12s - £5

Stadium and Travel Guidance
Our supporters will be in blocks P, Q & R of the South Stand with entry via the Park Road Turnstiles.

Parking is limited around the ground but Aberdeen have published some useful information in their matchday guide.

Supporter coaches and mini buses will be accommodated in their Gold Road Car Park. From disembarking there, supporters will gain direct access to the away end turnstiles.

Thank you everyone. Your support has been phenomenal, thank you all for your unwavering support. Lets all come together in our droves to cheer our team forward.

C'Mon the Rose!