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Events may prove me wrong but I'd be fairly certain that, other than an outside chance of the Huns and probably Celtic, Mulumbu will be back at Killie if he stays in Scotland. He only came up here due to his connection to Clarke and can't see him signing for us, Hibs etc rather than Killie if he doesn't get any better offers elsewhere.

Not necessarily having a dig at you in particular as I've seen this said a few times, but why is any meaningful league game the right time to be trying new players and formations? If McInnes sent the team out with Harrington and right back and May up front with Cosgrove, and we don't win, he'd be absolutely crucified. We don't know yet how good or bad Dundee or St Mirren will be this season and we neeed points on the board, let alone actually trying to win the league cup so it should be the strongest team possible on both occasions. Playing Harrington at right back might be the best option but if McInnes doesn't think so then he shouldn't be experimenting in either of the next two games.

He said that he isn't injured in his Red TV interview last night.

Nice one stevie, nice one son. Nice one stevie, let’s have another one ??

No, I’m criticising the insatiable need to have someone or something to moan about. May had made two sub appearances this season in games where it would be tough to make an impact even playing from the start. Is there really any need to starting a thread to have a pop at him off the back of that?

I'm not particularly sticking up for Stevie May as I don't think he's got much left to offer but it never ceases to surprise me that as a support we've ALWAYS got to have someone to slate, each and every season, rather than getting behind the entire squad.

So Stevie May is the designated target for the boo boys this season? Glad we've got that sorted before the league kicks off

Totally agree. McKenna still a bit raw and won't go wrong with at least one if not two more seasons here. I think the fact that McInnes put Ferguson straight into the side despite his age says a lot - he looks decent enough already despite only having half a season of experience, so he'll only get better and better.

Maybe they're actually trying to encourage other interested parties to come forward, knowing a bidding war will push the price up?

New Labour in a football-related nutshell. Arrogant, condescending, patronising and smug.

Great first half. Solid throughout the team and Cosgrove is giving their centre backs a beasting.

Wow, O'Connor played in every league game last season? Didn't realise that. On the basis of your list, Devlin replaces O'Connor, Gleeson and Ferguson replace McLean and Forrester replaces Christie. We're definitely light squad-wise but the first team isn't exactly a disaster and there are still six weeks left in the window.

The last page of this thread alone is mental and must mean we’re all going stir crazy at the lack of signings. £10k a week for anyone, never mind McGeouch? Rooney going to the 5th tier of English football £2n for McKenna Getting potentially England’s best prospect on loan The sooner we sign a few or the end of the window comes the better.

Dean Campbell and Frank Ross have to be considered for the pool of midfield players so I'm not sure another centre mid is a priority now, so I'd like to see a proper left back and a wide player up next.

New away kit revealed today. Pretty good effort: https://www.afc.co.uk/2018/06/18/2018-19-away-kit-revealed/

What the fuck?!

Naismith signed for Peterborough tonight.

It’s too easy to call folk legends these days but Cooper and the rest of that Gothenburg team certainly are. One of only three teams from Scotland to win a continental competition means their legendary status goes beyond Aberdeen and into Scottish football as a whole. Neale Cooper will never be forgotten by Dons fans and hopefully that will eventually be of some comfort to his family and friends.

I thought Stockley was shocking. After his ropey start against Celtic was out the way, Cosgrove has already looked twice the player that Stockley was for us.

Whilst I don't really disagree with you about Consi, I think the gaping hole in the middle of the midfield really should be our priority. Once that's filled with at least two signings in addition to the boy Ferguson, then I'd look at left back next but I'm not convinced McInnes will.

Given the scale of the overhaul required, I think we need to prioritise first choice centre midfield players. Lewis Logan Devlin McKenna Consi Shinnie New McGinn New GMS May/Rooney/Cosgrove Isn’t a bad lineup as long as the two news are of the requisite standard. Beyond that, a first choice mobile striker and a couple of full backs would be nice. After his comments post-semi, does anyone else think we’ll be using the budget available to prioritise quality players rather than filling the squad this time? I’d take two high quality midfielders using up any available budget, with our current squad men and youngsters as back-up.

As discussed elsewhere on the board, if not this threat, if finishing second by going unbeaten against the best teams in the league and sealing it in style by beating the champions in their own midden on the last day is limping, then who needs to be running

If anyone seriously thought that we won't miss Kenny McLean next season then last night should prove beyond all doubt that he's our top player and we'll seriously struggle to get in someone even close to his level.

To finish fourth hibs would need to win tomorrow then draw on Sunday so it’s far from probable.