Aberdeen 0 - 0 St Mirren

DENIES YOUNG DONS VICTORY

RENNIE IMPRESSES IN GOAL

Aberdeen reserves dropped their first Alliance League point of the season at Pittodrie last night when they failed to complete the "double" over St Mirren "A."

It was a game in which the defences held the advantage, but neither set of attackers was really dangerous. On play the Young Dons should have secured both points, and that they did not do so was due to the inept finishing of the forwards, and the brilliant goalkeeping of George Rennie, the Banks o' Dee keeper, who was on trial for the Paisley team.
The smart work of Rennie was the "highlight" of the match. He had many magnificent saves and one in particular from a Taylor header stamped him as a keeper of more than average ability.
There was little between the teams in the first half, but towards the interval Aberdeen "A" forced the pace but failed to penetrate a sound St Mirren defence.

CHANCES MISSED

In the second period the Young Dons were the more aggressive although the Paisley men were dangerous when their attack got going. The home team, however, were given several chances of notching the winning goal, and near the close Taylor missed an excellent opportunity from a pass by Brady.
Kelly, in the home goal, got little to do, and McGill was the steadier of two strong backs. Outstanding at half-back was Devine, his defensive and constructive work being of a high standard. Donald gave Devers, the former Aberdeen player, who led the Paisley attack, little scope, and although Mackie was a trifle crude in his tackling at times he showed promise.
In a disappointing forward line, Smith and Warnock were best.
The St Mirren defence gave a splendid display, with Rennie and Bruce most prominent. They had a dangerous right wing in Laird and Deacon, the inside man particularly showing smart touches.

Source: Press & Journal, 26th August 1937