A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | CH | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
| 2009–10 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Stewart Milne | ||
| Manager | Mark McGhee | ||
| Stadium | Pittodrie Stadium | ||
| Scottish Premier League | 9th | ||
| Scottish Cup | Fifth Round | ||
| League Cup | Third Round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Steve MacLean (5) All: Four players (5) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 16,803 v Celtic (9 August) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 6,097 v Kilmarnock (5 May) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 11,012 | ||
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The 2009–10 season was Aberdeen's 97th season in the top flight of Scottish football. Aberdeen competed in the Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup and UEFA Europa League during the 2009–10 season.
Season overview
Aberdeen started the new season under new management. On the last day of the 2008–09 it was announced that Jimmy Calderwood and his management team would leave after five years at the club.[1] Aberdeen negotiated with fellow SPL club Motherwell for the release of their manager, Mark McGhee. McGhee had a successful spell at the club as a player, when the Dons' won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983. Along with his assistant Scott Leitch the pair would form Aberdeen's new management team.[2] In the summer, Aberdeen lost their captain, Scott Severin, who left to pursue a career in England with Championship club Watford.[3] The club also parted ways with four other players; defender Lee Mair joined fellow SPL club St Mirren. Jamie Smith joined MLS side Colorado Rapids, goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu had his contract terminated by the club and he was signed up with English club Crewe Alexandra. The club also parted ways with Faroese youngster Rogvi Holm. With the squad depleting, McGhee sought out to buy new players. McGhee tried to sign Benin international Réda Johnson, but the defender choose to move to English outfit Plymouth Argyle. McGhee did make his first signing, goalkeeper Stuart Nelson from Norwich City. Jerel Ifil, Davide Grassi and Maurice Ross joined from Swindon Town, Espanyol and Kocaelispor respectively. Aberdeen became one of the first clubs to participate in the newly re-branded Europa League. Aberdeen were drawn against Czech opposition in Sigma Olomouc. It soon proved to be a tie to forget, as the Dons were humbled 5–1 at home, and 3–0 away, which resulted in an 8–1 aggregate score. Aberdeen were also knocked out early in the League Cup as well. After falling 2–0 down, goals from Michael Paton ensure that the cup tie against Dundee would go into extra time. Aberdeen lost the game 3–2. Aberdeen started their League campaign with a 3–1 defeat to Celtic, but with wins against Hamilton, St Mirren, St Johnstone and a notable one against rivals Rangers have got Aberdeen's season back on track.
Transfers
Transfers
In Permanent
| Player | From | Fee | Contract length |
|---|---|---|---|
 Stuart Nelson[4]
|
Norwich City
|
Free | One year |
| Jerel Ifil[5]
|
Swindon Town
|
Free | Two year |
 Davide Grassi[6][7]
|
 Espanyol
|
Undisclosed | One year |
 Maurice Ross
|
 Kocaelispor
|
Free | One year |
Loans in
| Player | From | Loan Length |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Marshall
|
Manchester City
|
End of Season |
| Steve MacLean
|
Plymouth Argyle
|
End of Season |
| Jim Paterson
|
Plymouth Argyle
|
End of Season |
Loans out
| Player | To | Loan Length |
|---|---|---|
| John Bateman[8]
|
Peterhead
|
One year |
| Stuart Duff[9]
|
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
|
One month |
| Chris Maguire[10]
|
Kilmarnock
|
End of season |
Out Permanent
| Player | To | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Mair[11]
|
St Mirren
|
Free | End of contract |
| Scott Severin[12]
|
Watford
|
Free | End of contract |
| Jamie Smith[13]
|
 Colorado Rapids
|
Free | End of Contract |
 Bertrand Bossu[14]
|
Crewe Alexandra
|
Free | End of Contract |
 Rogvi Holm[15]
|
Free | Released | |
 Sammy Stewart[16]
|
Free | Released | |
| Maurice Ross
|
 Beijing Guoan
|
Free | End of contract |
| Tommy Wright
|
Grimsby Town
|
Free | Released |
| Lee Miller[17]
|
Middlesbrough
|
£500,000 | – |
Statistics
Current squad
Updated 22 April 2010 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
