The 1971 fire which devastated Pittodrie and destroyed Aberdeen's title hopes
Updated: 08/02/2021, 10:06 am © DCT Media Aberdeen FC were enjoying the bright lights at the start of 1971. They had secured the Scottish Cup in the previous season and manager Eddie Turnbull was working his rough-hewn magic on the Dons. In January, they moved to the summit of the championship table when the prolific Joe Harper beat Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon with a powerful header at Parkhead And even the club’s more cautious aficionados began to dream they could bring an end to the long period of dominance for Jock Stein’s men in the title race. The club’s dreams quickly turned to...
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