Summer 2025 Transfer Window

[OrlandoDon]

6 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Weird. Does it help that he's Scottish, for European purposes? As in, we might as well have another Scot to fill a place that would otherwise be empty? He was decent a few years back, but not entirely sure what he offers. A, sort of, McGrath replacement perhaps?

Yup. Not really what we need in my opinion other than Scottish and experienced. Guess we’ll find out!

[redordead]

I think he's a very good player and can play anywhere across the front. Certainly better than topi or milanovic.

Surprised he didn't have better offers but that might suggest his fitness is suspect.

It'll piss off the arabs though, they love him.

Edited 6 hours ago by redordead

[Panda]

Timed his move well. I've only just come to peace with his goal in the 2017 Scottish Cup final, after the events of 24 May this year.

Never rated him for Scotland, I look forward to being annoyed at him in an Aberdeen shirt now.

But, something about Stuart Armstrong and Aberdeen just seems right. 

[tlg1903]

28 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Weird. Does it help that he's Scottish, for European purposes? As in, we might as well have another Scot to fill a place that would otherwise be empty? He was decent a few years back, but not entirely sure what he offers. A, sort of, McGrath replacement perhaps?

No he doesn't, we already have 4 trained in league in Devlin, Shinnie, Nisbet and Frame.  Could be we drop frame from the euro squad and have Armstrong in his place 

[tlg1903]

Just watched Armstrongs interview on RTV.   Dare I say it but this could be a very canny bit of business.  I'd forgotten how calm and measured he is when speaking 2bh (which I bet Jimmy loves) but I'd also kinda forgotten just how much he's done in the game.  50 caps for Scotland, loads of euro experience with the tims as well as winning trophies  and off the top of my head he must have played at least 100 games in the EPL.  I think he will bring a very wise and calm head in the attacking areas and be a great player for the likes of Aouchiche, Clarkson, Palaversa and Polvara to learn from.  This is the third signing in a row as well that is bringing a wealth of experience for our young squad to learn from.  Karlsson is going to be fantastic for Topi, Milanovic and Bilalovic to train with..... he's literally been where they are with the same manager he had at the time.    Nisbet could be great for Lazetic and even though he's 25 Yengi too. 

The club still haven't put up anything to say our business has been concluded it's worth noting but given the deadline to register for europe has passed I'm not holding my breath.  Our business over the past 2 days has been worth the wait though I would say?  If the last 3 signings work out well that is likely transformational for our season.....  And why wouldn't they?  One was at the club last season, did well, and he comes back to us in far better condition then we first got him, he's good to go.   The next is probably too good for the league, certainly too good for us, and has a great pre existing relationship with the manager.....  I surely can't be the only person that is really having to put effort into not getting their hopes up too much at just how big a player Jesper Karlsson could be for us?   Lastly Armstrong knows the league inside out, has lived in Aberdeen before and see above for what he brings to the table.  If the youth we have brought in can kick on and show why we signed them this potentially could turn out to be one of the best windows the club has ever had.  

[OrlandoDon]

23 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

Just watched Armstrongs interview on RTV.   Dare I say it but this could be a very canny bit of business.  I'd forgotten how calm and measured he is when speaking 2bh (which I bet Jimmy loves) but I'd also kinda forgotten just how much he's done in the game.  50 caps for Scotland, loads of euro experience with the tims as well as winning trophies  and off the top of my head he must have played at least 100 games in the EPL.  I think he will bring a very wise and calm head in the attacking areas and be a great player for the likes of Aouchiche, Clarkson, Palaversa and Polvara to learn from.  This is the third signing in a row as well that is bringing a wealth of experience for our young squad to learn from.  Karlsson is going to be fantastic for Topi, Milanovic and Bilalovic to train with..... he's literally been where they are with the same manager he had at the time.    Nisbet could be great for Lazetic and even though he's 25 Yengi too. 

The club still haven't put up anything to say our business has been concluded it's worth noting but given the deadline to register for europe has passed I'm not holding my breath.  Our business over the past 2 days has been worth the wait though I would say?  If the last 3 signings work out well that is likely transformational for our season.....  And why wouldn't they?  One was at the club last season, did well, and he comes back to us in far better condition then we first got him, he's good to go.   The next is probably too good for the league, certainly too good for us, and has a great pre existing relationship with the manager.....  I surely can't be the only person that is really having to put effort into not getting their hopes up too much at just how big a player Jesper Karlsson could be for us?   Lastly Armstrong knows the league inside out, has lived in Aberdeen before and see above for what he brings to the table.  If the youth we have brought in can kick on and show why we signed them this potentially could turn out to be one of the best windows the club has ever had.  

From what I’ve seen to date, and it’s a very small sample size, aouchiche doesn’t know quite where to play, and we’re not certain what to do with him. He roams a lot, and we need a 10 more central and wiser. Put Armstrong behind lazetic/nisbet and I think he’s the missing piece and fills that central space, aouchiche will only benefit from his knowledge. I think Armstrong will be more settling and disciplined in many ways.  I think milanovic benefits playing with Armstrong inside and nisbet up top, instead of two young guys trying to figure things out and prove themselves.

as you say, trying not to get my hopes up with karlsson but when you look at the falkirk game I think topi had 2 chances and milanovic 2 first half, most cutting in, no goals. Based on the highlights I think we’ve got a guy who finds the net.

international break is good for us, gives us time to train and gel, don’t think too many are away too. Certainly excited for the livi game.

Edited 4 hours ago by OrlandoDon

[tlg1903]

40 minutes ago, OrlandoDon said:

From what I’ve seen to date, and it’s a very small sample size, aouchiche doesn’t know quite where to play, and we’re not certain what to do with him. He roams a lot, and we need a 10 more central and wiser. Put Armstrong behind lazetic/nisbet and I think he’s the missing piece and fills that central space, aouchiche will only benefit from his knowledge. I think Armstrong will be more settling and disciplined in many ways.  I think milanovic benefits playing with Armstrong inside and nisbet up top, instead of two young guys trying to figure things out and prove themselves.

as you say, trying not to get my hopes up with karlsson but when you look at the falkirk game I think topi had 2 chances and milanovic 2 first half, most cutting in, no goals. Based on the highlights I think we’ve got a guy who finds the net.

international break is good for us, gives us time to train and gel, don’t think too many are away too. Certainly excited for the livi game.

My feeling is with Aouchice is that maybe he's trying to do too much.  Like, he's come with this psg legacy and now he's in Scotland so surely he must be lighting it up and has that to prove to himself if anyone else.  Armstrong coming in defo takes a bit of pressure off him to be the spark in the centre every game and that could be great for him.  Agree Armstrong laying in Nisbet sounds sexy.

Defo excited for the Livi game though wary at the same time.  Martindale knows what he is doing, Livi are a solid team and we will need to play well to beat them.  I have far more confidence that we will after the last 36 hours.

Edited 3 hours ago by tlg1903

[manc_don]

Desperately trying not to get too excited but my perspective has changed completely over the last 32 hours. These are the players we needed and in all honesty (karlsson aside) I expected us to sign after cormacks big spiel post final. Fantastic stuff. Karlsson (on paper) is next level, still can’t believe we’ve landed him. The project players should now make sense, and hopefully have the right characters to learn from. I did find it interesting that Thelin said that Nisbet helps us provide an identity for the team. He’s not wrong.

[tlg1903]

4 minutes ago, manc_don said:

Desperately trying not to get too excited but my perspective has changed completely over the last 32 hours. These are the players we needed and in all honesty (karlsson aside) I expected us to sign after cormacks big spiel post final. Fantastic stuff. Karlsson (on paper) is next level, still can’t believe we’ve landed him. The project players should now make sense, and hopefully have the right characters to learn from. I did find it interesting that Thelin said that Nisbet helps us provide an identity for the team. He’s not wrong.

It's definitely been a shot in the arm that was much needed after the falkirk game.  I think it was Panda that posted a few days back words to the effect that we had livi then a motherwell double header and that 3 wins would transform us........ and I remember thinking that was optimistic.   I don't now, we have added craft and guile to the front line comparable to anyone in the league (imo anyway, other opinions are available) and who thought we would be able to say that a few days ago.

[BigAl]

Jesus Christ, the time difference here means I have missed this.

Only just woken up to the news.

Fuck sake guys imagine even on Monday lunchtime saying that within the next thirty six hours we would sign three internationalists one after the other.

Fair play to Dave and the board for the backing they are giving Thelin, and here's to an up turn in fortunes.

@OrlandoDon you must be mildly euphoric mate