Loyalty is a word not often used to powerful left-footed shot which Jim pushed for the back of the net until Theo quite describe the modern day player but in over the bar in dramatic style. We all know brilliantly tipped the ball over the bar from Jamie and team-mate Andrew Considine, what happened next! point-blank range. It was the save of the we have two players who epitomize the very Theo Snelders’ penalty save from Celtic’s match and ensured after that two previous meaning of the word. Over the years, Jamie Anton Rogan, 1990 Scottish Cup Final: As I heart-breaking defeats against Rangers, the has made some breathtaking saves, too said in Willie Miller’s greatest Aberdeen XI Skol Cup was finally ours! many to describe on one page, but for me book, this is the greatest save I have ever Jim Leighton’s double-save from Celtic’s his finest performance came against Dnipro seen an Aberdeen goalkeeper make. It Craig Burley and Jackie MacNamara in the in the UEFA Cup qualifier 2nd leg back in wasn’t just the save which was astonishing first ever SPL season: The Dons welcomed October 2007. I watched from behind the in its own right, but the circumstances Celtic to Pittodrie on 16th August 1998. The sofa while at the same time marveling at his surrounding the event. His celebration in Dons were leading 3-1 when skipper Derek performance as he made save after save the immediate aftermath of pushing the ball Whyte brought down Paul Lambert in the which ultimately kept us in the game and round the post will forever remain with me. penalty box. As Burley readied himself, helped us progress to the group stage. So Jamie from Dundee United’s Mark Wilson, Jim screamed at him to “Come on!” Burley with that in mind here’s a list of the greatest SPFL 2014: As well as the Dnipro match, this attempted to place the penalty to Jim’s left saves I have seen in my lifetime as a Dons is right up there with one of Jamie’s greatest which he palmed away magnificently but supporter in no particular order: ever performances making save after save straight into the path of Jackie MacNamara Jim Leighton from Rangers’ Alan to deny United at Tannadice. Jamie made whose effort was also superbly saved by Jim. McDonald, 1983 Scottish Cup Final: a handful of outstanding saves but the one This is up there for me as one of the best as McDonald picked the ball up just outside that sticks out for me was from Mark Wilson Jim simply had the upper hand (excuse the the Dons’ box and left big Doug Rougvie when somehow, Jamie was able to fingertip pun) over both players and for his reaction for dead before unleashing a powerful left- the ball at full stretch over the bar with his when gathering the ball - punching the air footed shot which Jim acrobatically pushed left hand! with delight and screaming “Yes!” round the post with his right hand. Theo Snelders from Rangers’ Ally To bring this column to its conclusion, Jim Leighton from Rangers’ Jim Bett, 1983 McCoist, 1989 Skol Cup Final: Deep I wish nothing but good fortune for Jamie Scottish Cup Final: As the match entered into extra-time with the Dons leading in the future. Thank you for the saves, the extra-time, Rangers midfielder Jim Bett 2-1, Rangers pushed upfield in search great moments and more recently the wee received a cheeky ball from the late Davie of equalizer. Ray Wilkins delivered an moustache that graced your rugged good Cooper inside his own box. Leaving Andy inch perfect cross which was met by Ally looks over the past few months! Have a Watson in his wake, he also unleashed a McCoist, whose header seemed destined wonderful day! Stand Free! ALLY BEGG I would like to begin this column by wishing Jamie and his lovely family the very best for today. I was delighted to be asked to contribute in a small way to today’s festivities given the loyalty shown by Jamie over the past 10 years. Awww.afc.co.uk 51