Barry Nicholson remembers a memorable Aberdeen away day at Tynecastle
Barry scored a magnificent goal that kept the European dream alive
Last updated 20th Aug 2021
The Dons make the trip south to Tynecastle on Saturday with high hopes of another strong league performance.
Away days to Edinburgh are firm fan and player favourites, with the tight stadium providing one of the best atmospheres in the country.
There have been many memorable games between the two sides but one which will always be remembered was that of the 6th of May 2007, a game where a goal had the power to see Aberdeen back in Europe for the first time in years.
The year was 2007, European football beckoned. Just one point could just about secure a place in the UEFA Cup.
What took place that afternoon was one of the most memorable performances at a packed Tynecastle.
Aberdeen didn’t qualify for Europe as a result of the game but a stunning 90th-minute goal from midfielder Barry Nicholson kept the league advantage going into the final two games of the season against Celtic and then Rangers.
Ally Begg caught up with the former Don to talk about that game.
LISTEN TO ALLY WITH BARRY NICHOLSON
Barry, who was already carrying a yellow from an altercation with Hearts Laryes Kingston, was shown a second yellow in the aftermath of his goal for removing his shirt during the celebration – and who could have blamed him!
BARRY NICHOLSON IN ACTION FOR THE DONS
Barry Nicholson celebrates with Darren Mackie after scoring THAT goal at Tynecastle
Barry Nicholson celebrates with Darren Mackie after scoring THAT goal at Tynecastle
Scoring against Hearts at Pittodrie
Barry Nicholson scores against Hearts during the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League match at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen.
In action against Barry Ferguson at Ibrox
Barry Nicholson and Rangers' Barry Ferguson in action at Ibrox on the 5th of November 2005
Barry Nicholson and Neil McCann at Tynecastle
Barry Nicholson and Hearts' Neil McCann during the Bank of Scotland Premier League match at Tynecastle Stadium
Celebrating one of a career 21 goals at Pittodrie
Celebrating one of a career 21 goals at Pittodrie
Celebrating one of a career 21 goals at Pittodrie
Celebrating one of a career 21 goals at Pittodrie
Barry Nicholson joined Aberdeen from Dunfermline in 2005, the move saw him re-join former boss Jimmy Calderwood who had made the same move from The Pars in the previous year. Barry started 125 times for Aberdeen, scoring 21 goals.
WATCH THAT GOAL
Aberdeen’s 1-1 draw with the Edinburgh side kept the European dream alive and despite a defeat to Celtic in the following game, an end of season victory over Rangers secured the dream.
What followed was a European adventure to the final 32 of the EUFA Cup including memorable nights against DNIPRO and Bayern Munich.
Aberdeen play Hearts at Tynecastle on Sunday, kick-off is at 3pm.
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