Kowalski Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 This will please a few of you I'm sure... Mack me an offer to stay at Pittodrie Striker Darren wants new deal By Charlie Allan with the Dons in Holland Published: 30/07/2008 DARREN Mackie today became the second Dons star to confirm he would be happy to sign a long-term contract with the club. Midfielder Jamie Smith told the Evening Express on Monday that he is eager to get his future sorted out. Now striker Mackie has talked of his desire to convince the Dons he is worth a extension to his current contract, which runs out next summer. “I grew up supporting Aberdeen, so playing for he club is a dream,†he said. “I hope that can continue for some time. “Next season will be my 10th with the Dons and it’s fantastic that I’ve managed to be here for so long. “But I’ve got to prove I’m worth another deal, I know I have no divine right to expect one.†The departures of Michael Hart and Chris Clark last season meant most of the players who came through the youth ranks alongside Darren have now gone. But he claims he has never even considered what life would be like away from Pittodrie. “There’s only Derek Young left from my youth days – and even he was away with other clubs for a spell,†said Darren. “The other lads fancied a change and moved south to try something different. “I’ve always been content with the thrill I get out of playing for Aberdeen. “We will just to have wait and see if the club is going to let me continue to do that. “My more immediate target is to stay fit and score more goals than I did last season. “It annoyed me that I only got four, and if I stay fit I will be hoping to score a lot more.†Darren has still to score a pre-season goal but hopes to put that right in tonight’s clash with Vitesse Arnhem. Darren said: “I’m desperate to get back in among the goals before we get back to Scotland. “Chris Maguire showed how eager he is to be more involved with his hat-trick against DZC. “That extra competition is good for the team because it means the rest of the strikers know they have to deliver goals as well or they won’t get a game. “I’m sure the goals will start to come for me, but I know just how hungry Chris will be to keep me out when the competitive starts. “I also broke into the first team squad at a very young age as well and once you get a taste of first team football you want more. “Chris has all the attributes needed to be a great striker, but knows the others at the club aren’t just going to step aside and make it easy for him.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 “I grew up supporting Aberdeen, so playing for he club is a dream,†he said. Wish he'd play like that. Cheerio, Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Bobby Clark Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 If he could score 4 a month, rather than 4 a season, then I'd be all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 As long as the board realise he should be on next to nothing and on a annual rolling contract he's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Wish he'd play like that. Cheerio, Darren. You don't think he gives 100%? I think Calderwood should set him a target of 12 goals before January to get himself a new deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
??? Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 If he could score 4 a month He does, it's just usually in the same month that his contract talks are away to start. Signs. Then doesn't score again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Caroline B Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Rather than give him a new contarct perhaps the club should take a contract out on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swaddon Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 “I grew up supporting Aberdeen, so playing for he club is a dream,†he said. That doesn't make any sense either. Does Charlie Allan not read his articles before he publishes them? Or can he just not read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelt Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I say give him a new contract... when he stops being shite. But only a one year contract. Then, if he stops being shite for a year, he gets another contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Wasn't his contract up for renewal the season he got 15 goals? 15 goals = 1 year contract 20 goals = 2 year contract 30 goals = 3 year contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Kowalski this was a sub standard post......where was the waving smiley?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Kowalski this was a sub standard post......where was the waving smiley?!?! From who? Me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 From who? Me? I've noticed when you post stories from the EE you ALWAYS put a waving smiley after the 'reported by Charlie Allan' bit. This time there was none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 I've noticed when you post stories from the EE you ALWAYS put a waving smiley after the 'reported by Charlie Allan' bit. This time there was none. I can see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I can see one. Oops. I'm using an old school computer at work. Windows 98 2nd edition. Terrible. Sorry for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Oops. I'm using an old school computer at work. Windows 98 2nd edition. Terrible. Sorry for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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