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Aberdeen have confirmed that Oldham Athletic midfielder Gary McDonald has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Pittodrie club that will see him become a Don when his current contract expires in the summer.

 

The 26 year old former Kilmarnock player has turned down a new offer from the Latics to return to Scotland and will put pen to a two year deal in the north east.

 

McDonald has played 91 times for Oldham since joining from Killie on a free transfer in the summer of 2006, scoring 12 times, including the spectacular winner in the Boundary Park's shock FA Cup victory over Everton earlier this season.

 

The midfielder, who can play on the right or in the centre, spent five years at Rugby Park, making 116 appearances and in the debut for the Scotland 'Futures' team three years ago, he scored against Poland.

 

Gary is delighted that his future has been sorted out. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at Oldham and was made a good offer to stay. However, the lure of returning to the SPL with such a great club as Aberdeen was a major factor in my decision and I can't wait for the new season to get underway."

He'll be great to have about the place!

 

 

If he was their highest earner he's surely taken a pay cut?

 

Or dare I suggest it...... Jimmy has blown the budget on one player. Surely not

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp4Ldsgfdgc

Cannot say that I remember him playing against us (ie. not outstandily brilliant but not total shite either or I would have remembered) but Killie supporting mate said he is a decent player and that they were a bit disappointed when he left. Hopefully once and for all kills any chance of Darren Young returning.

I remember him being a pretty decent player, not spectacular by any means as you say Jute but hopefullya signing that improves the quality. That's what we want.

I just hope he's better than the last midfielder we signed from Oldham...

 

If however he's as good as the one before Bernard he'll do for me

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kane_(footballer)

If however he's as good as the one before Bernard he'll do for me

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kane_(footballer)

 

That's who I was thinking of originally, Al. Cunt of a player.

That's who I was thinking of originally, Al. Cunt of a player.

 

I liked Kane, dirty,niggly little fucker on the park

I recall him being a decent player for Killie and after him getting into the Scotland B side, was surprised to see him go down to Oldham, thought he could've done better.

 

Am I imagining things or did Celtic once sniff about him as a youngster???

 

Either way, I'm satisfied this could turn out to be a good signing for us.  Was important to get a good replacement in for Nicholson and this was probably as good as we could've expected with our limited budget.  All the best Gary!!!

I liked Kane, dirty,niggly little fucker on the park

 

From the horses mouth in a Bridge of Allan nightclub when he was out with some friends of mine;

 

I was fucking rubbish when I played for Aberdeen

I recall him being a decent player for Killie and after him getting into the Scotland B side, was surprised to see him go down to Oldham, thought he could've done better.

 

Am I imagining things or did Celtic once sniff about him as a youngster???

 

Either way, I'm satisfied this could turn out to be a good signing for us.  Was important to get a good replacement in for Nicholson and this was probably as good as we could've expected with our limited budget.  All the best Gary!!!

 

Killie season ticket holding friend of mine just said to me

 

"I always liked him - good football player"

 

Personally I really can't remember seeing him play, but seems to be generally well thought of.

So you got it straight from the horses arse itself eh chunk? 

I liked Kane, dirty,niggly little fucker on the park

 

Someone had to, I suppose! Horribly out of his depth, I shudder just thinking of him plodding about our midfield, which may or may not include the equally ineffectual duo of Peter Hetherston and Ray McKinnon (makes Lee Miller look lively).

 

 

Someone had to, I suppose! Horribly out of his depth, I shudder just thinking of him plodding about our midfield, which may or may not include the equally ineffectual duo of Peter Hetherston and Ray McKinnon (makes Lee Miller look lively).

 

 

 

May well have done towards the end of his time BB, but also played alongside the likes of Connor, Grant and Rico

I am thinking new Gary Dempsey here when it comes to MacDonald. People, please tell me I am wrong.

I am thinking new Gary Dempsey here when it comes to MacDonald. People, please tell me I am wrong.

 

Well 50% correct anyway

I am thinking new Gary Dempsey here when it comes to MacDonald. People, please tell me I am wrong.

 

Had the exact same thought myself. 

Had the exact same thought myself. 

 

Too much negativity boys

It's honesty Al.

May well have done towards the end of his time BB, but also played alongside the likes of Connor, Grant and Rico

 

Yeah, was thinking of him being out his depth next to Grant and Rico (Bett as well for a season I think).

Just remember getting the "someone walking over your grave" feeling when sitting at Pittodrie and the announcer saying, "...Kane, McKinnon, Dodds and Hetherston".

 

NO KANE. NO PAIN.

 

Gary McDonald! Yesss! I'm delighted!

 

And before you think it, theres not even an ounce of sarcasm in the above!

 

He's one of my 'rant in the pub' players.

 

That is, a player who, after a few pints, I go on about being a perfect AFC signing and how I wish Calderwood would buck up his ideas and get him. All I need now is for the world to travel back in time and JC to get Scott McDonald when he was at Motherwell and Alan Gow when he was at Falkirk in Division 1.

 

This is genuinely spooky (and joyous) for me - I have always rated this guy highly, and thought I was the only one who knew about his ability, and thought I was being profound and clever when I told people about him and how good he was.

 

When he scored his famous goal v Everton, I bored everyone with how he'd have been perfect playing for us and was wasted at Oldham.

 

Well done JC! From me, anyway.

 

The name Gary McDonald makes me cringe. I used to sit next to one at elementary school and he was always cackin in his pants. He followed through one day in his P.E. kit. Smelly little bugger! I assume this is not the same Gary McDonald. 

Gary McDonald! Yesss! I'm delighted!

 

And before you think it, theres not even an ounce of sarcasm in the above!

 

He's one of my 'rant in the pub' players.

 

That is, a player who, after a few pints, I go on about being a perfect AFC signing and how I wish Calderwood would buck up his ideas and get him. All I need now is for the world to travel back in time and JC to get Scott McDonald when he was at Motherwell and Alan Gow when he was at Falkirk in Division 1.

 

This is genuinely spooky (and joyous) for me - I have always rated this guy highly, and thought I was the only one who knew about his ability, and thought I was being profound and clever when I told people about him and how good he was.

 

When he scored his famous goal v Everton, I bored everyone with how he'd have been perfect playing for us and was wasted at Oldham.

 

Well done JC! From me, anyway.

 

 

It you, isn't it Gary

The name Gary McDonald makes me cringe. I used to sit next to one at elementary school and he was always cackin in his pants. He followed through one day in his P.E. kit. Smelly little bugger! I assume this is not the same Gary McDonald. 

 

Only if you're from Irvine Caroline

elementary school

 

Fit's at?

Fit's at?

 

One thats nae approved