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Seems like paper talk to me, bar keskinen which was probably leaked by Helsinki all business so far has been very discreetly done until they are in the door already. I wouldn't necessarily be adverse to Nisbet but I'm far from convinced he would be the no 9 we are looking for.

I actually wouldn't be adverse to granting them it. The best thing to happen to Scottish football since the play offs came in has been 3rd place getting guaranteed group stage football but we do need teams to perform in Europe to keep it. It would be better for the coefficient to have 4 Scottish clubs in the the group stages than 3 even if it is a long shot.

There is absolutely no danger we saw enough of him in the 15 minutes he was on the pitch to make a judgement on what his best position is. Not even close.

Pretty sure I saw someone like Chris harvie posting words to that effect the other day

So what's everyone's thoughts on the Gaffer so far then? I was cautiously optimistic about the appointment after looking at his record and I was particularly encouraged when I heard he was something of geek from a Swedish journo. Since then he has hugely grown on me I have to say. He's always calm and forthright, the team is shaping up quite nicely under him so far, he showed against St J he's tactically flexible and clearly the players like playing for him and his coaching staff. B+ on his report card, so far so good.

Just watched Thelins presser, both are in the squad and I'm quite surprised at how excited I am to see these guys in red. So given that, fully expect season ending injuries to both of them because that's how life normally works for me

Do we even know if they have work permits yet?

Hope springs eternal he will come back before he retires, the club has clearly got under his skin a bit. I watched the Girona game last night away to Betis. It is, of course, a big step up from playing in Scotland but there's plenty of talent in that team to make chances for him.

A genuine class act.

Only just saw it, absolutely glorious. And VAR couldn't ruin it either

I wont sully the forum by posting the link but there is some cracking schadenfreude to be had over on hun media and swallow swallow.

Apparently we are looking to spend 500k on adama sidebeh off the farmers. Can't say I even recognise the name but that is absolutely my failing I'm sure.

Bye bye Bojan, it has truly been a pleasure. I'm sure you weren't the only person inside Pittodrie with a tear in their eye today. Great result, not overly delighted with the performance which I felt was patchy but overall, comedy defending for their goal aside, we were fairly comfortable at least. Looking forward to seeing what Palaversa and Keskinen are going to bring because it's defo going to be something we don't have currently. Hopefully they will both be available for Queens Park next week but even if they are not they will surely be in for Killie at home the week after. Pleased to see Gueye and Vinny score and what a ball in from Shinnie for Vinnie's btw.

Usually very solid, palavaser must be part of it but I really hope we have a weapon grade sell on clause cos that seems low even including the player.

I've just gone down a topi keskinen rabbit hole on YT and I tell you what, this kid excites me. I know, I know YT highlight reels are unreliable but these two reels are from the last two seasons and he keeps doing the same over and over Like he REALLY excites me. Rapid, great touch, good with both feet, loves a worldy.... Strong too. This boy will have a field day in this league imo. Now, I don't ask this next question lightly as it's about my favourite ever footballer. Does anyone else see a wee bit of a young, pre leg break, Eoin Jess in the way this boy plays or is it just me?

Sauce?

That has to be a lost a bet Tat

You're just way classier than I am Al

Apologies for the source but apparantly they turned down a mill from Blackburn for him. If this happens, and I'm far from convinced given how under the radar all business under Thelin so far has been conducted, but if it does that would be some statement of intent from the club. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/topi-keskinen-aberdeen-transfer-thelin-33429092?fbclid=IwY2xjawEi03pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeUodMS92VJbAbLHPa7FWr1DPbxdq1PEtZFHXuFUyC2yPLeWEvA6mhOHng_aem_GRu0qbdDaqlDyZpUiQJ8_Q

The only way that would happen is if the window was about to close. I think it will be fine

That is interesting, good knowledge slim

Well, this is a very interesting bit of business https://www.afc.co.uk/2024/08/08/palaversa-makes-pittodrie-move/

As would i but we are short of midfielders with Clarkson and Polvara out for ages. A loan makes sense if the kid is a higher standard than we have in our own youth ranks already and especially if he gets sent back in January when Polvara and Clarkson are available again. You could argue you could take in one midfielder on loan and still give our own youth more of an opportunity than they would have got without those injuries.

Nilsen really caught my eye last night, he's a metronome player that just keeps it all ticking over nicely. His through ball for the second was lovely, it's the kind of ball I want to see from Clarkson more often 2bh.

I reckon it will be the most competitive league in Europe 2bh mate. When you look at the clubs involved with a bit of luck any of them could win it. It will probably be won by a very low overall points total and the gap between top club and bottom come the end of the season will likely be very small. Hell, you couldn't even say for certain that it will be double figure points gap though that would be insane. Also, unless one team completely collapses whoever gets relegated will get relegated with a record points total.