Aberdeen 2 - 1 Aberdeen University

John Miler, Aberdeen's centre-forward appeared for the first time after having had his leg broken on 30th Seprember.

Source: The Scotsman, 3rd March 1923

It was mudlarking and not football at Pittodrie on Saturday in the Aberdeen and District League match between the Aberdeen reserves and the University first eleven. The pitch was in a water-logged condition, and rain fell heavily throughout the entire game the pools of water lying on the pitch at the start resembled miniature lakes by the time the final whistle blew.
Despite this handicap, however, the game was keenly fought, and, although really good football was at a discount, the spectators, numbering about 1000, got value for their money and keenness in the in the game in the many diverting incidents consequent on the slippery pitch. A strenuous first half ended in a 2-1 lead for Aberdeen, for whom Swan and Mutch scored. Moir got the 'Varsity's only goal after about a minute of the game had gone. It was all Aberdeen's game in the second half, but they could not add to their score, the game ending in a victory for the Aberdeen team by 2 goals to 1. Mulligan kept a fine goal for the 'Varsity, and it was due to him that the score was not heavier. Roy was the better of two steady backs, and while all the halves did well, they had too much defensive work to do to feed their forwards, especially in the second half. In the front rank, Anderson, Gordon, and Moir were nippy on the ball, but in the second half the line was very disjointed.
Lawrie got little to do in the home goal, and dealt confidently with all the shots that came his way. He had no chance with the one that beat him. Grosert shone at right back, and had a good partner in Bruce, who showed a liking for the heavy ground. All the halves were good, with Armstrong most prominent. Miller, who turned out for the first time since his injury, took matters easy on the right, but showed some his former smart touches, and shot strongly on occasion. Swan was an improved player from previous weeks, while Mutch and Duggins were a fine left wing, the latter forcing play repeatedly. Wilkie, a product of Army football, led the van in quite good style, and is well worth a further trial. He showed fine ball control, but might have distributed play a little better.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 5th March 1923