BigAl

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2-1

Two nil down 

Fucking hell, Jayden Richardson (aye him) opens the scoring for St Mirren. 

Just now, tlg1903 said:

10 months all in, he had served 9 already when he was sentenced.  

Still less than one in four, albeit considerably better than his goals to games record 

50 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6488510/2025/07/11/jay-emmanuel-thomas-released-on-parole/

 

It would appear even the jail couldn't make him see out a contract.....

That's a fucking joke

Sentenced to four years, serves one month.

On 14/02/2023 at 10:49, wokinginashearerwonderland said:

Latest odds on the new boss

Remember Marti Cifuentes 

Appointed successor to Van Nistelroy today.

49 minutes ago, Slim said:

I think I read he was the team captain for the Turriff game. Could just be because he was unofficially part of the coaching staff while injured last season so they wanted him involved from a leadership perspective. Does anyone know who was on the touchline for the Turriff game?

I'm with Slim on this one.

He did indeed captain the team on Saturday.

Don't think his inclusion in the squad at Turriff should be read into too deeply.

On 05/07/2025 at 17:13, Stewart said:

Niall McGinn signs for Peterhead. 

Apologies if discussed elsewhere on the site, but it appears as if McGinn's move back to the North East is two-fold.

Playing for Peterhead but also appears to have a gig with AFC as U17 coach.

41 minutes ago, wee toon red said:

Elgin announced as our first partner club. Strong suggestion that we’ll be pairing up with club(s) at other levels too.

Certainly reads as potentially we'll have one partner club in the other divisions 

Aberdeen has confirmed its first ever Cooperation partnership with SPFL League 2 club Elgin City.

The historic agreement follows the introduction of the new Scottish FA initiative, which was created to boost opportunities for young Scottish players during a vital stage of their development.

It formed the basis on which the club announced its new strategic direction in this area two weeks ago, which will see AFC appoint a new Transition Manager and not take part in the CAS Under-19s games programme.

Instead, the Cooperation System provides greater flexibility to the previous domestic loan quotas by enabling players in the key ‘transition phase’ of 16-21 years of age who are eligible to represent the Scotland national teams, to join a lower-league club, playing competitive football, but also be able to move between the parent and cooperation club throughout the season to increase playing time.

The club can have multiple agreements across the pyramid, but only one on each tier. Elgin City, who made the promotion play-offs last season, will be the club’s partner in SPFL League 2.

And the first batch of players have agreed to move there, joining Allan Hale’s squad who are in the middle of the Premier Sports Cup Group Stages, with games against Inverness CT, East Kilbride and St Johnstone on the horizon.

Left-back Dylan Ross (17) and central defenders Jamie Mercer (17) and Noah McDonnell (17), who will be on a Standard Loan owing to his Northern Irish roots, will all make the move and are immediately available for selection.

Director of Football Steven Gunn said: “We are delighted to link with such a good club like Elgin City, and we believe they will provide an excellent platform for Dylan, Jamie and Noah, three players we have very high hopes for.

“We were at Borough Briggs back in January to play a Scottish Cup fixture and not only were we thoroughly impressed by the facilities, but it was clear the team have a solid identity and a talented staff.

“From our early discussions it was apparent we are aligned in terms of our priorities for the development of our players, and importantly, Elgin City demonstrated a sound knowledge of the players and a real desire to support their ongoing development.

“While we expect it to be a challenge for them, the opportunity for competitive first team football, in the professional league system, is significant for our players. We have taken a view that this is a better progression for our best young players, training daily at Cormack Park under a dedicated Transition Manager and being exposed to senior first team football at the weekend, rather than playing against their peer group in U-19 football.

“Coupled with that, we’ll also have games in the Aberdeenshire Cup, the Aberdeenshire Shield and the newly expanded KDM Evolution Trophy. Alongside this there is also scope for the players to be recalled for first team involvement helping to ensure a very busy and competitive schedule for our best talent.

“This agreement with Elgin City is just the first, that covers League 2, and we hope to have others announced shortly.”

Elgin City FC Chairman, Alan Murray, added: “We are very pleased to announce our club Cooperation partnership with Aberdeen FC, which we hope can be a win-win for both clubs. The new club Cooperation System is a landmark change in the development of 16–21-year-old Scottish players. The system is already established and working well in several European countries and we hope this collaboration will strengthen ties between our two clubs.

“We are really pleased that Aberdeen FC see our club as a great place to develop their elite young players, which is a credit to the excellent work being undertaken by our talented staff across the first team, academy and the business. The partnership should provide player development, flexibility and financial efficiency to both clubs.

“We are delighted to welcome Dylan Ross, Jamie Mercer and Noah McDonnell to Elgin City and we hope that this can be the start of a long-lasting partnership between our clubs”

https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2025/july/men-and-male-youths-charged-in-connection-with-a-hate-crime-that-took-place-at-a-football-match-in-st-mirren-park-paisley/

Good, stadium bans (at least) incoming and big kudos to those in our support that shared the footage 

On 25/06/2025 at 10:03, BigAl said:

https://www.afc.co.uk/2025/06/25/25-26-home-kit-on-sale-now/

Looks like a polo shirt 

Nae mincing my words, it is fucking bogging 

WTF was the thinking behind that 

I don't mean the two tone colour but the polo shirt look

On 25/06/2025 at 10:23, BigAl said:

I'll get a free shirt with my DNA membership but my issue is I didn't like the away shirt either.

When are we launching our third kit 

Caved in and ordered the home shirt as my DNA free shirt.

Might keep the tags on it, like I have done with last season's away top and leave them in my kids inheritance though when the time comes 

1 hour ago, RicoS321 said:

Thankfully that would never happen in this country.

Beat me to it 

Luka Modric aged 39 signs for AC Milan on a twelve month contract with the option of a further year

Scott McKenna to Dinamo Zagreb.

Fair play to him, certainly not afraid to move out of his comfort zone.

18 hours ago, BigAl said:

Hibs have allegedly broken their record transfer fee paid for Thibaut Klidje from Luzern 

Just had a look at this boy's stats

Twenty one goals in FIVE years.

A record fee seems a lot for someone with a track record like that 

On 10/07/2025 at 08:16, Jute said:

However given my gambling failure on this tournament this probably means stick your money on Chelsea. 

Did you 

53 minutes ago, OxfordDon said:

Sounds impressive until you realise the record transfer fee was £700k in 2007

 

Thought they paid more than that for the boy Vente who was shite but some how they managed to sell on at a profit  

Yesterday at the home of Hearts 

Jambos hat, Hun top

Confirming what most of us have always known

The Diets 

Hibs have allegedly broken their record transfer fee paid for Thibaut Klidje from Luzern 

12 hours ago, Jute said:

Just going on what folk at Cove game were saying. No information beyond that. 
 

ETA it was Heath Duncan that was on the bench at Turriff. 

Good investigative work Jute 

23 minutes ago, Jute said:

Apparently Tobers, Gyamfi and Duncan are all injured. 

Thought there was a Duncan named in the squad at Turriff 

Anyone got any idea what the script is with Tobers 

Is he injured as wasn't involv d in either squad today 

No Lennon Miller today for Motherwell.

Wonder if that is him played his last game for them 

2-0 Devlin