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In pictures: Packed Pittodrie celebrates the Gothenburg Greats

Aberdeen's 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup side was recognised ahead of the Dons' Scottish Premiership match against Hibernian at Pittodrie.

Flags paying tribute to the Gothenburg Greats were on display before kick-off at Pittodrie. Image:  Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Flags paying tribute to the Gothenburg Greats were on display before kick-off at Pittodrie. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The 40th anniversary celebrations of Aberdeen’s European Cup Winners’ Cup success continued at Pittodrie on Saturday.

The members of the Aberdeen team who defeated Real Madrid in the final in Sweden in 1983 were awarded the Freedom of the City in a ceremony on Friday.

The Gothenburg Greats were back at Pittodrie on Saturday where a commemorative plaque was unveiled near the entrance of the Main Stand before Aberdeen’s match against Hibernian to honour their achievement.

The Dons legends were also on the pitch before the game and they received a huge ovation from a sold-out Pittodrie.

Willie Miller, captain of the 1983 team, carried the European Cup Winners’ Cup trophy on to the pitch.

A banner that read ‘Heroes’ and had an image of the Gothenburg Greats was held up in front of the Red Shed, while supporters in the Richard Donald Stand held up red and white placards to spell out 1983.

Unfortunately the class of 2023 were unable to mark the occasion with a victory – drawing 0-0 with Hibs with Dons goalkeeper Kelle Roos saving a late penalty to prevent the Easter Road side leaving Pittodrie with all three points.

Here are the best pictures from the Gothenburg celebrations.

A day of tributes to the Greats

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says a few words before the plaque is unveiled. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack as the Gothenburg Greats look on. Image: SNS.
The Dons defeated Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners’ Cup final on 11 May 1983. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

 

Doug Rougvie and Mark McGhee get a closer look at the plaque. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The plaque celebrating the Gothenburg Greats. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The Dons fans were out in force to pay tribute to their heroes. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The Dons fans waiting for the Gothenburg Greats. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Aberdeen’s Marley Watkins gets pictures with fans beforethe match. Image: SNS.
This Dons fan has marked their territory. Image: SNS.

Packed Pittodrie marks the occasion

The Gothenburg Greats are welcomed onto the pitch before Aberdeen’s match with Hibs. Image: SNS.

 

The scenes ahead of Aberdeen’s match against Hibernian. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The Gothenburg Greats were on the pitch prior to kick-off. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Gothenburg Great Alex McLeish waves to the Aberdeen support. Image: SNS.
The display in the Richard Donald Stand ahead of the match. Image: Shutterstock.
The crowd lap up the atmosphere at Pittodrie. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The Gothenburg Greats pose for a picture. Image: Shutterstock.
Aberdeen’s most famous centre-half pairing, Alex McLeish and Willie Miller, keep a close eye on the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Image: Shutterstock.
A tribute to the Aberdeen heroes from the Red Shed. Image: Shutterstock.
There has been a week of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of Aberdeen’s win in Gothenburg. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The banner to commemorate the Gothenburg Greats. Image: SNS.
A flag paying tribute to legendary Dons captain Willie Miller. Image: SNS.
A young fan with a sign for Aberdeen attacker Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The match was a sell-out at Pittodrie. Image: SNS.
The 1983 squad watch the class of 2023 from the stand. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
It turned out to be a tense 90 minutes for the Aberdeen support. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A young fan enjoys a sunny afternoon at Pittodrie. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Aberdeen fans cheer on their team. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Aberdeen goalkeeper Kelle Roos celebrates his clean sheet. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

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