22 July 2011

Preview: Aberdeen - St Johnstone

UPDATE: Arnason confirmed in the squad, thanks @invernessreds.

It honestly does not feel quite like football season, and a certain Celtic manager would agree rather loudly, but the games are upon us and I will not complain. Joe Shaughnessy, Chris Clark, and Jamie Langfield are unavailable for the match, and the fitness of new signing Kari Arnason will be determined.

It is terribly trite, but we will learn quite a bit in tomorrow's match; for now we have a handful of question marks. How will new captain Foster handle the role, and the hopefully-augmented back line? Will Arnason be able to play in his natural midfield, or will fitness keep him in a more defensive role or on the bench? Who will step forward up front and provide the goals?

St Johnstone should be a tough test especially given the early start to the season, but it will feel good to have Pittodrie host a match once more.

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