Neil Simpson @NeilSimmy8 Twitter profile

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

9 years

A great photo with my boyhood idol #kingjoey

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Devastated&heartbroken. Will miss your cheeky smile, infectious laugh,Fergie impressions,all the dressing room stories & your friendship. Loved playing alongside you. Taken too soon. Thoughts with your Mum and all your lovely family x RIP Neale “Tattie” Cooper Never forgotten x

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

18 days

“If Carlsberg did send offs” Thank you to @afcfansproject and @AberdeenFC Feeling the love ❤️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Incredible to witness an active volcano last night flying over Iceland 🇮🇸

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Sad news. Billy signed me for Aberdeen and I’m forever grateful for his encouragement and words of advice throughout my career when I met him. Great man will be sadly missed.

Celtic Football Club

@CelticFC

6 years

Family’s immense sadness as #CelticFC legend Billy McNeill passes away.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

Johnny Hewitt the aiberdonian loon who scored the winner v Real Madrid in 1983. ⭐️⭐️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 months

Overwhelmed and humbled with all the kind messages Thanks to each and every one of you. It means a lot ❤️🤍 ⭐️⭐️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Happy Gothenburg Day. Enjoy the memories #StillStandingFree

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

Delighted to catch up with my teammate and friend Jim Bett today and show him round Cormack Park. Fit a player.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Hewitt waiting in the middle

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

An emotional day saying goodbye to a great teammate&friend. A fantastic night at Pittodrie remembering the amazing fun kind person he was. Well done to @AberdeenFC speakers&everyone who helped organised the tribute. Willie Miller was right “We all loved Neale Cooper” RIP Tattie x

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Love my team and the joy in the young players faces. Making your own memories. #COYR

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

18 days

Great to catch up with my friend and former teammate Big Doug Rougvie today.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

What an honour to be asked to pay tribute to the “Boss” As Sir Alex said “In life some people want to go to the moon on holiday others the local park … my players wanted to go to the moon”❤️❤️⭐️⭐️

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

3 years

❤️ A standing ovation for three of our Gothenburg Greats, Willie Miller, Neil Simpson & Gordon Strachan as they pay tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson. #StandFree | #SAFHomecoming

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Get well soon Sir Alex. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

11 months

Great catch up with the best team mates. Looking forward to the champions of Europe dinner tomorrow ⭐️⭐️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Simpsons ready for the cup final. 34 years since I last wore the official tracksuit and it fits like a glove. We can do it #believe #COYR

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

#NewProfilePic

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Proud as punch #memories

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Good win tonight and a pleasure to see my old teammate and friend Jim Bett and his grandson Marcus after the game.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

Nice to catch up with Mattie What a brilliant player and guy. Gave his all for Aberdeen. What an attitude, desire and winning mentality

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Checking oot some of the trophies in the Bernabéu Can’t seem to see anything for 82/83 season!!!

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Strachan!!! Man Utd???!! You better get your finger out or you will be playing junior fitbaw. Simpson!!! Great game son!!!

Red Point of View

@ARedPOV

4 years

Fergie handing out instructions just before extra time during the 1983 Scottish Cup Final. Maybe @NeilSimmy8 can tell us what he was saying...

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

Happy Gothenburg Day ⭐️⭐️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Mmmm

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

20 days

Really looking forward to tomorrow. Thanks to the fans project and @AberdeenFC for organising the display. Excited and honoured ❤️

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

20 days

Tomorrow we honour the local loon who lived the dream. The Fans Project have organised a Tifo tribute for Neil Simpson ahead of Sunday's match. Please ensure you're at your seat by 2.45pm to welcome Simmy onto the pitch. @NeilSimmy8

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Delighted to show off some of my old tops.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Miss my great friend and teammate #tattie

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 months

A new chapter begins. Tracksuits and T-shirts packed away. I have started a new position as Purchasing Executive with RAM Tubulars. I look forward to a new career and contributing to the success of the company. #RAMTubulars #RAMrecycling #RAMpremium #RAMstorage #RAMDecom #afc

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

How great was it to see a crowd back at Pittodrie. 5600 but the noise generated sounded like 20,000. Oh and what a performance from the players⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

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@NeilSimmy8

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Amazing what you find when you are on holiday in your own house. Upsetting at the time for a 15 year old but disappointments like these make you stronger and more determined than ever to prove people wrong and make dreams come true.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Great night

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

The most amazing photo. First team pic on the holy pittodrie pitch. Loved that kit.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Stop press. Aberdeen in advanced talks with Argentinian superstar.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Sorry didn’t reply sooner busy polishing my ECWC medal.

David Reid

@DavidAReid10

5 years

@NeilSimmy8 @ManCity Quiet surprising actually. I thought you liked to destroy people with a brilliant touch?

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Just been sent this. Pretty impressive.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

Thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes. Really appreciate your kind messages. Cheers 🍻 #Maryculterhouse

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

The most fearsome piece of football equipment ever produced #mitre #schoolsfootball #characterbuilding

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Thanks to @steven_gunn22 and all the staff for the delicious cake they presented to me to celebrate 20 years service @AberdeenFC #LoveAFC

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

RIP Frank. Witnessed all 7 of his goals. What a player, incredible finisher, great teammate and unbelievable character. Will be sadly missed. Thoughts are with all friends and family.

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

1 year

Aberdeen Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Frank McDougall this morning. Frank was an AFC legend, as during his two seasons for the Dons, between 1984 and 1986, he scored an incredible 44 goals and won all three domestic medals.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

A dream come true today. 41 years ago since I was driven out to training in a minibus, then carried and built metal full sized goals at Seaton park. Next week I’ll walk out of Cormack Park and roll these metal goals into place. 🥅⚽️🥅⚽️

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

5 years

"Cormack Park will help the Club to attract, retain and develop the players and coaches it needs to compete at the highest level." Sir Alex Ferguson today opened our new training facilities at Cormack Park. Read more ➡️ #StandFree

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

The queues in London are a nightmare.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Good night with my old teammates. Great characters on and off the pitch and top guys too. #Legends

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Missing big “Tattie” ♥️⚽️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Happy Birthday to a true legend ❤️ #Tattie

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

35 years ago this great club ,special players and born winners Sir Alex Ferguson and Archie Knox created History by beating Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners Cup final. Character building and fun dressing room. Can’t wait to see them tonight. Love them all.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Welcome back #83

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

LEVEL 2-toilet roll challenge in pairs @AberdeenFCYouth . #InspirePractice #NoExcuse

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Own up. Who shed a tear during Christie’s interview?Who didn’t sleep last night?Great to have seen so many of the players playing at youth level for clubs in Scotland. Proud that AFC played a part in McLean,Jack,O,Donnell,McKenna,Considine and Fraser’s development. #EURO2020

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Disgraceful. Dean Shiels should be applauded for playing at the highest level throughout his career and will be an inspiration to every youngster in a similar situation. #Disabilityisnobarrier

BBC Scotland

@BBCScotland

7 years

Dean Shiels' father says his son is abused by supporters "every week".

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Makes sense to stay at the bigger club with a history.

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

7 years

BREAKING NEWS | Aberdeen FC is pleased to confirm that Derek McInnes and Tony Docherty have elected to remain at Pittodrie #StandFree

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

Congratulations to @calvinramsay03 on his move to @LFC A special talent who put in the extra work required to be an elite sports person since he joined @AberdeenFC aged 7 Well done to all the @AberdeenFCYouth staff for their guidance & support & @PerformSchools coach @sglennie75

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Banchory Baresi. Brilliant.

Here We Go! - The Aberdeen FC Podcast

@AFCHereWeGo

4 years

Two caps. ✅✅ Two clean sheets. ✅✅ Two wins. ✅✅ This International football lark is a piece of piss for the Deeside Desailly.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

I’ve been nominated to select my @AberdeenFC isolation X1 so here is my squad. I now nominate @MrGunny1963 to select his @NorwichCityFC team.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

Really sad news about Davie Robb. As a young player he was really good with me. Encouraging and always giving me confidence to complete against my hero’s in training. You never forget that. Loved his all action playing style and his dressing room banter RIP Davie

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

Nice to catch up with my former team mates Theo and Paul today at Hazlehead park cafe. Both love the Aberdeen area and the football club. We are all looking forward to the match tonight v @PAOK_FC COYR

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Fantastic spirit in the camp. Can’t wait until Thursday now. A packed Pittodrie under the lights in Europe is so special for players and supporters. Everyone together let’s make this another memorable European night. COYR

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

From @MrGunny1963 loft. A look round the ULLEVI STADIUM 2 days before the final.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

#Desire #Determination #Defending

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Smirk 😏

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Flawed. In the starting line ups of the four teams only 7 English players started. Only because the Sky/BT money is flowing through the clubs they can attract the worlds best footballers. That is the only reason that England have 4 teams in the finals.

Gary Lineker

@GaryLineker

5 years

For the first time in European club football history all 4 finalists are from one country. And that country is England. 💪

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Delighted for Andy and his Family. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Wrong!!!!!!

Michael Yokhin

@Yokhin

6 years

The last team to beat Real Madrid in a European final were Liverpool (1981).

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Get well soon Neale. Great guy, great teammate, great pal.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

Welcome to the new family member. Meet Joey 🦮

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Aberdeen fans as well!!! Can’t wait to watch this film #fergietime #Boss

Football Tweet ⚽

@Football__Tweet

3 years

The official trailer for the @FergusonFilm . Man Utd fans, if this doesn't give you goosebumps, nothing will. 😁 🎥 @ManUtd

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

A massive step forward for @AberdeenFCYouth Sad to leave our office at Pittodrie but today marks the start of a new era at Cormack park. #inspire #develop #reward

Aberdeen FC Youth Academy

@AberdeenFCYouth

5 years

The doors are open for training at Cormack Park! The U11s & U13s players, families & coaching staff enjoyed seeing the facilities before their first sessions on the artificial pitches. More to follow.......

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 months

Thank you @AberdeenFC and @fitbatweets pride of place on the mantelpiece ❤️

FITBATWEETS

@fitbatweets

3 months

The new edition of the Fitbatweets newsletter The Stickler is here. Contents include: I was commissioned by Aberdeen to draw something for a club legend.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Been a difficult week since my Mum suddenly passed away last Thursday. Want to thank Robert Mackie and his staff for the professional and compassionate service they provided and the lovely funeral service. Great memories of my Mum RIP 💔⚽️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Tommy Burns top player and man. Never forget when we were rooming together before Scotland v England match at Wembley-before he went to sleep he asked my sons names so he could say a prayer for them. Sadly missed #Celticlegend

purpleTV

@purpleTV1

6 years

REACTION | Tommy Burns' long time assistant and former teammate Billy Stark believes our film about his old mate is the best film we've ever produced!

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Enjoy your Saturday night. ⚽️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

❤️Dandy Dons❤️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Déjà vu

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

What a beautiful victory. ⚽️⚽️Commitment,desire,work rate,passion,playing for the jersey. All that on show today. Everyone brilliant but special mention to Liam Scales. COYR

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, have a magic time. 🎅🎁

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Stop press. Messi in shock move to the dons???

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Lovely words King Joey

STV Sport

@STVSport

6 years

WATCH: Aberdeen legend Joe Harper pays an emotional tribute to former teammate Neale Cooper. More:

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

“Neale your teas ready”

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

11 months

What a great night with my amazing teammates and everyone who attended. Thanks to Peterson’s for hosting me, great company. The Champions of Europe committee delivered a wonderful evening and special events throughout the year. Thank you. 🎶Me and Mrs, Mrs Jones🎶 ⭐️⭐️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Brilliant visit to @realmadrid training ground.Delighted to meet Isidro who played In 83 cup final.The player he remembers most is Doug Rougvie(wonder why).Exceptional facilities. Thanks to Christian Domingo for your hospitality & Alberto Moriñigo for organising our visit #Madrid

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

Duk

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

JIM Bett better than all of them.

Ewen Cameron

@EwenDCameron

5 years

I’ve enjoyed the debate about Barry Ferguson so let’s expand it. QUESTION: Pick your Top 3 central midfielders, from the last 40 years, from this list. Gary McAllister Barry Ferguson Paul McStay Graeme Souness Scott Brown Darren Fletcher Paul Lambert John Collins

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

Who won the 50/50? Outstanding speech from Roy tonight.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

Quite an outstanding piece of work. Laughed and cried through the whole screening. A must watch for all @AberdeenFC fans and the wider football community. ⭐️⭐️

BBC Scotland Comms

@BBCScotComms

1 year

🎞️ We are at the screening of our new doc Aberdeen ’83: Once in a Lifetime which marks the 40th anniversary of the clubs historic European Cup Winners Cup triumph and are joined by some of the Gothenburg Greats ⚽️ 📺 @BBCiPlayer on May 11 @BBCScotland at 10pm May 11

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Just back from the match at Pittodrie. Congratulations to Barry ,Scott,staff and young players for the fantastic result today against Championship side Arbroath. In my opinion the best AFC Youth result in 30 years. COYR

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

What a photograph. Captures everything.

Ally Begg ⭐️⭐️

@ally_begg

6 years

Of all the photographs taken at yesterday’s tribute to Neale Cooper at Pittodrie this one encapsulates how much he was adored by his former team mates. Sorry, not sure who took it. #Tattie

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

1 year

@AberdeenFC ❤️Great result for the Dons today. Very pleasing ⭐️⭐️

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

4 years

One of my all time favourite photo’s. Look at the devilment in Neales face. #tattie #legend

Here We Go! - The Aberdeen FC Podcast

@AFCHereWeGo

4 years

On this day in 1984, Aberdeen crack open the Champagne after clinching the league title with a 1-0 win at Tynecastle.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

It’s getting really exciting now. Thanks to Mr Brunton for the photo. Pitches taking shape.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Classic photo and a collectors item. Neale Cooper with straight brown hair. #goodtimes #greatplayers

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

What a great match today ⁦ @NFFC ⁩ v ⁦ @WestHam ⁩ Really exciting. Highlight was watching Scott Mckenna playing at the highest level. Outstanding. Really proud to see how he has developed from academy level to the ⁦ @premierleague ⁩

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

7 years

Brilliant news. Talented,Hard working,Winner,Humble. All the ingredients to make it to the top.

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

7 years

BREAKING NEWS | We are delighted to announce that Scott McKenna has signed a contract extension until 2023 More details ➡ #StandFree

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

6 years

I’ve read and watched some amazing tributes for an amazing human being over the last few days. Neale would be giggling and laughing. #legend #midfieldmaestro #winner

Aberdeen FC

@AberdeenFC

6 years

🎥 Willie Miller shares some of his earliest memories of Neale Cooper at Pittodrie Watch the full interview here ➡

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

2 years

What a great day playing the Texas scramble at Lossiemouth with some of my boyhood idols.

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

3 years

Just finished watching the documentary about “The Bosses“ life “Never Give In” It is an absolute masterpiece. Serial winner and best manager in the history of Football. #fergietime #dons #utd

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Neil Simpson

@NeilSimmy8

5 years

Iconic