Victory a must tonight Our European visitors tonight, Legia Warsaw, were very much an unknown quantity when the second round draw of the Cup-Winners' Cup was made. So, over the past few days, we have all been doing our homework on our Polish guests. Jocky Scott didn't have much luck when he first tried to visit Poland to have a look at them, because their Embassy in London couldn't get a necessary visa through quickly enough for us. Then games were postponed to allow the Poles to prepare for last week's international against England at Wembley. Jocky did, however, manage to assess Warsaw on Sunday when he took in their game agaist Lodz, so we now know all about their current form. In fact, it was a hectic spell for Jocky, as he was also in Bucharest last Wednesday taking in Romania's game against Bulgaria for Andy Roxburgh. Right now, though, it's Warsaw who concern us. To get a general feel of the Alex Smith Polish style we also had Drew Jarvie in London lastweek. Drew was at White Hart Lane on Tuesday for the under Switzerland. I know he will be able to come straight in 21 clash and the following night he was among the and handle this situation. Wembley crowd for the senior international. Legia Beating Hearts by 3-0 on Saturday was a lovely boost for Warsaw had one player, Kosecki, in the line up which lost us. The performance came at exactly the right time. Not to England. And they also had another two on the bench. only was the result excellent, but the way we played to We don't need reminding that they will be very useful. achieve it was very satisfying. Our general passing game Obviously, we would like to build up a nice lead so we was spot on. I'm always pleased when we get those passes have a cushion for the return leg in Poland, but we going. certainly don't want any kamikaze stuff at the back to let We all know the standards that are expected at Pittodrie them in with a vital away goal. I'll be very disappointed if and it's a question of maintaining them. But when the our defence is exposed. lads start stringing those passes together you can see We will have to make one change in this department, as how much they enjoy their football. I'm sure the fans Andy Dibble, the -keeper we have on loan from take just as much enjoyment from watching them. Manchester City, is not eligible for this European tie. Tonight we will be looking for some swift passing That means Michael Watt gets his first European match movements and some goals. Demands at this level are and we have no fears in fielding Michael in this one. always high, but we know what's at stake every time we Michael has been on the bench for a European affair, so tackle a European tie. he knows all about the atmosphere. We can't overlook Hopefully, tonight, we can take another large step in the the fact that he is the current Scotland under 21 keeper. right direction to take some of the pressure off our visit He has played two games for the young side recently and to Warsaw. performed extremely well against Romania and Alex Smith. Aberdeen Football Club Founded 1903 PITTODRIE STADIUM • ABERDEEN AB2 1QH • TELEPHONE (0224) 632328 Chairman: Richard M. Donald • Vice-Chairman: Ian R. Donald • Director: Denis J. Miller Secretary: Ian J. Taggart • Commercial Executive: David Johnston Co-Managers: Alex Smith and Jocky Scott • Assistant Manager: Drew Jarvie Trainer: Teddy Scott • Physiotherapist: David Wylie • Club Doctor: Dr. C.L. Forbes HONOURS European Cup-Winners' Cup: 1983 • Super Cup: 1983 • Scottish League Championship: 1954-55, 1979-80, 1983-84, and 1984-85 • Scottish Cup: 1947, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1990 • Scottish League Cup: 1955-56, 1976-77, 1985-86 and 1989-90 • Drybrough Cup: 1971 and 1980 Single minded for club success MOST players would willingly give an eye tooth to pull on an international jersey. But Jim Bett has turned his back on collecting Scotland caps — so he can concentrate solely on grabbing more honours with the Dons. The silky midfielder, who played 27 times for his country, made the big decision after returning from last summer's World Cup finals in Italy. Now he is hoping Aberdeen feel the benefit. "I haven't had time to think about the Scotland Jim Bett scene as I've been busy playing two games a week for Aberdeen. That's enough to keep me "During my career as a player we have moved going. home about ten different times and we just didn't want to uproot again. I like this club and "I enjoyed myself with Scotland, even though I we all enjoy living in the city. often found myself playing wide on the left of midfield. I'm happier playing in the centre of "Aberdeen have been great to me since I arrived midfield, where I operate for the club. from Lokeren just over five years ago. Now everything has been worked out and I signed on "But I'm 30 now and I didn't think I would be again for another year. This suited the club and around the Scotland set-up when the next it suited me." World Cup finals or European Championships come around. So I had a word with Andy Bett will again be vital to the Dons for tonight's Roxburgh and he took my decision like the assault on Europe and the second round tie perfect gentleman he is. against Legia Warsaw. But Polish football is not one of his better subjects. "In fact, he wished me all the best with Aberdeen. Naturally, I wished him good luck "I did visit Poland for a couple of friendlies with Scotland." when I was with Lokeren. International Lubanski was with us at the time and he was a So Bett settled down in front of the television bit of an attraction. But when we did get to last week to watch Scotland's European Poland we found ourselves playing against Championship efforts against Switzerland at Russian side Dynamo Kiev. Hampden. " Jocky Scott has the low-down on Legia and we Speculation surrounded his future during the will be well versed by the time the tie kicks off. close season before he eventually agreed to stay But you only need to look at the Poles who are at Pittodrie. Premier rivals Rangers and Brian playing regularly in the Premier Division to Clough's Nottingham Forest were chasing his know their quality. Jacki Dziekanowski and signature. Dariusz Wdowczyk are class acts, and I also saw "You always have to be a bit flattered when Poland perform against England last week. other big clubs show an interest in you. But I "The past couple of seasons have been have said often enough that I'm happy with disappointing for us in Europe and we have paid Aberdeen and I didn't particularly want to move the price for not scoring too many goals at anywhere else. Pittodrie. Hopefully we can change that around "Finances have to be taken into consideration, tonight and go a long way towards setting as they do in any walk of life. But you also have ourselves up for the quarter-finals. But don't to consider your wife and children. expect it to be easy." £1000 Winner A presentation was made this week to Inverurie Tonights woman Mrs Bessie Milne, our latest £1000 Donscash Lottery winner. Match Sponsor A delighted Mrs Milne is shown below pondering how best to spend the cheque which was presented to her by Fred Booth. Also pictured is Tonight we welcome AOC International Ltd. as Donscash agent L.W. Beaton, Kemnay, who sold the sponsors of this European Cup Winners' the winning ticket. He, however, has no problem Cup match against Legia Warsaw. knowing what to do with his prize. AOC International was established in Aberdeen in 1976 and is a subsidiary of Fairhaven International. AOC International currently employs in excess of 2000 technical, super­ visory and trades personnel and provides the following services: — Offshore hook-up and commissioning — Offshore construction and modifications — Offshore maintenance and services — Onshore construction and erection Blandford Technical Services, an associate company of AOC International provides project control services, technical staff, computer systems and solutions. We hope that AOC International and their guests have an enjoyable night at Pittodrie with Situation vacant Aberdeen Football Club. Aberdeen Football Club require a person to handle various duties within the administrative and commercial departments at Pittodrie Stadium. New Range in Club Shop Tasks would include routine cash reconciliations, lottery administration, assisting with visits and The range of goods on sale at the shop is rapidly general liaison with the public in the ticket office. expanding and we are now very active in our mail order system. This position would ideally suit a retired person. Hours would be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. If you would like to obtain an up to date list of all If you are interested, please send relevant details to: goods available then please write to: Aberdeen D. Johnston, Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB21QH Club Shop, Crombie Sports, 2 College Street, Aberdeen. The club shop has just taken stock of new stylish Man of the Match quarter-square rugby shirts in red and white with a navy collar. It comes in children's sizes, starting at size 26/28 and goes right up to size 46 for people who like to wear them really baggy.