Jimmy set for triple swoop

Maybury deal dead

 

By Charlie Allan 

 

Published: 28/08/2008

 

THE Dons are confident they will have three new signings on board before Saturday’s SPL clash with St Mirren.

 

Manager Jimmy Calderwood confirmed his transfer dealings are set to go into overdrive in the wake of their 1-0 CIS League Cup victory over Ayr United at Somerset Park.

 

“We will make signings before the St Mirren game,†he said.

 

“Hopefully it will be three in total by then.â€

 

One of the additions will be a right-back, but it will not be Alan Maybury, who had expressed an interest in returning to Pittodrie.

 

When asked the latest news on Maybury’s situation, Calderwood replied: “Nothing will be happening with him now.

 

“I’ve spoken to him a few times and offered him a contract.

 

“But I also warned Maybury we had a few other things going on as well.

 

“He wanted to keep his options open, which is his right, but I told him he had to make a decision quickly.

 

“I phoned him for one last time and told him I had the chance to get somebody else in.â€

 

Maybury, who spent the final six months of last season on loan to the Dons from Leicester City, had stated he was keen to return to Scotland.

 

But he blew it by taking too long to make his mind up on a deal.

 

Calderwood said:

 

“I asked Maybury to get back by a certain deadline.

 

“He didn’t, so we will now sign the other guy instead.â€

 

Calderwood was asked if the mystery defender is Dutchman Quido Lanzaat, who was on trial with the Pittodrie club last week.

 

“You will have to wait and see,†he said.

 

The Dons boss was then asked if it would be a permanent or loan deal and whether the player was young or experienced.

 

Calderwood said: “It will be a loan deal and he is youngish.

 

“I will tell you when I’m good and ready, but he will definitely be in by Saturday.

 

“We are just waiting to get the details finalised, but I don’t want to say too much until the players have had medicals and signed on the dotted line.â€

 

The trio would take the list of new signings made by Calderwood since the end of last season to nine.

If you want to remain happy about this don't look on afc chat, over there he is already shit and worse than Dan Smith.  

Fucking short arse!

 

5 foot 8?!?!?!

 

Dan!!

 

A pukka right back though.

 

Dunno why the KKK boys are bothered, he's white.

Jared - Thats a weird name

 

Hodgkiss - Thats a weird name

 

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My sisters former married name was Hodgkiss.

My sisters former married name was Hodgkiss.

 

Coooooooool

Jared

Not on loan for the season but till January

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Hodgkiss

 

Last line in first section.

 

I'm not bothered if his boyhood hero was Ian Durrant, as long as he can play fitba.

Im not that happy about all these loan signing we seem to be getting nowadays. I dont mind one occasionally, but it seems to be getting quite regular these days. Our player turnover is quite high, without adding temporary players. I would rather we got a bit more consistency with our squad. Aberdeen are a big team, we shouldnt have to rely on loan signings.

 

However, I hope the boy does well for us.

Pleased weve got another signing but would rather it was permanent. It should be an exception but its turning into the norm.

Loan signings are the norm in world football now with the current financial climate. Unfortunately we don't have the cash to buy so, to be honest, I'd take 3 or4 loan signings every year if it means not having a paperthin squad.

 

Still think Ayr's Stephenson would be a good investment and someone who'd make us a profit in the future.

Fair enough but would it not make footballing sense to make it a season long deal?

We run the risk of having a settled defence thats performing well only to have it torn apart in january. That happened with hart and it showed on the pitch.

West brom fans seem to like the boy but think his size will prevent them from making it in the Prem or championship, but he should be ok in Scotland.

I'm not bothered if his boyhood hero was Ian Durrant, as long as he can play fitba.

 

You've taken that too far. 

 

Interesting thought though...do you think anyone's boyhood hero is Ian Durrant?

You've taken that too far. 

 

Interesting thought though...do you think anyone's boyhood hero is Ian Durrant?

 

Barry Ferguson?

Of course, I wasn't thinking. 

Are we allowed to play 3 loan signings? I thought there was a limit.

Hearts seem to get away with playing a heap of them from Kaunus.

Hopefully this lad will come in and make an impact.  But will JC drop Foster?

Hopefully this lad will come in and make an impact.  But will JC drop Foster?

 

He'll likely move Foster to left back, push Mulgrew into centre midfield, Move Kerr to centre defence, put Seve up front, put Mackie back into midfield, with McDonald going in goals and Langfield dropping to the bench.  Job done, team nicely balanced.

The 21-year-old, who recently signed a new two-year contract at the Hawthorns, has been brought in to cover the Dons' troublesome right-back spot.

 

Calderwood told BBC Sport: "It's a position Lee Mair and Stuart Duff can play, but they are better elsewhere.

 

The bench??

 

The 21-year-old, who recently signed a new two-year contract at the Hawthorns, has been brought in to cover the Dons' troublesome right-back spot.

 

Calderwood told BBC Sport: "It's a position Lee Mair and Stuart Duff can play, but they are better elsewhere.

 

The bench??

 

 

Dundee.

Dundee.

 

 

 

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Jared Hodgkiss has set his sights on emulating the success of Sone Aluko and Josh Walker following his loan move to Aberdeen.

 

The 21-year-old West Bromwich Albion right back yesterday joined the Dons until at least January 13 – despite Pittodrie manager Jimmy Calderwood admitting he has not seen the player in action.

 

Hodgkiss wants to repeat the impact England under-19 duo Walker and Aluko made during their Aberdeen loan spells last season.

 

Hodgkiss said: “Three days ago I had interest from another club, but I heard Aberdeen were interested and my heart started pounding. My heart has been set on coming here and I’ve hardly slept the past three days.

 

“I watched Sone Aluko and Josh Walker playing for the club on television and they gave me the inspiration to come here.

 

“The manager gave them a chance here last season and hopefully I can get the same chance to impress. I have to prove what I can do before I can expect to start a game.â€

 

English League 1 club Hereford had expressed an interest, but Hodgkiss has a reasonable knowledge of what to expect in the SPL.

 

He said: “I’ve followed Scottish football regularly since Craig Beattie came to West Brom from Celtic as we’ve become good friends.

 

“Tony Mowbray said Scottish football would suit the way I play and I should come up here as I would enjoy it. He said I would like the atmosphere of the big games and I’m looking forward to it.

 

“I haven’t thought any further than January 13 when my loan spell here finishes. I am concentrating on playing as many games as I can between now and then and, hopefully, it can stand me in good stead for the rest of my career.â€

 

Hodgkiss may be only 5ft 8in but Dons manager Calderwood is confident his new recruit will handle the rigours of Scottish football.

 

Calderwood said: “For the first time ever, I’ve signed someone I haven’t seen play. But I have spoken to a lot of people I trust in England to find out about the player and they have all been very positive. Hopefully, I don’t lose a few mates.â€

 

The Aberdeen manager is encouraged by the player’s desire to come to Pittodrie and hopes the success of the loan moves last year will lead to a strong showing from Hodgkiss, who has been allocated the number 15 jersey.

 

Calderwood added: “The loan moves were a massive success last season. Josh and Sone were a breath of fresh air about the place. The move was good for both of them and good for the club and hopefully it can be good for Jared too.

 

“Jared is a tenacious right back who is good on the ball. He has played 25 to 30 games for the first team and he was dying to come here. He has turned down a few offers in England to come here and that speaks volumes.â€

 

The Aberdeen manager is still in talks regarding loan moves for two more players.

 

He said: “I’m confident of still getting one other in, but the other move I’m not so sure about. We will definitely get one more in, but I hope it will be two. But we are looking at alternatives in case one of the moves collapses.â€

Jared Hodgkiss has set his sights on emulating the success of Sone Aluko and Josh Walker following his loan move to Aberdeen.

 

The 21-year-old West Bromwich Albion right back yesterday joined the Dons until at least January 13 – despite Pittodrie manager Jimmy Calderwood admitting he has not seen the player in action.

 

Hodgkiss wants to repeat the impact England under-19 duo Walker and Aluko made during their Aberdeen loan spells last season.

 

Hodgkiss said: “Three days ago I had interest from another club, but I heard Aberdeen were interested and my heart started pounding. My heart has been set on coming here and I’ve hardly slept the past three days.

 

“I watched Sone Aluko and Josh Walker playing for the club on television and they gave me the inspiration to come here.

 

“The manager gave them a chance here last season and hopefully I can get the same chance to impress. I have to prove what I can do before I can expect to start a game.â€

 

English League 1 club Hereford had expressed an interest, but Hodgkiss has a reasonable knowledge of what to expect in the SPL.

 

He said: “I’ve followed Scottish football regularly since Craig Beattie came to West Brom from Celtic as we’ve become good friends.

 

“Tony Mowbray said Scottish football would suit the way I play and I should come up here as I would enjoy it. He said I would like the atmosphere of the big games and I’m looking forward to it.

 

“I haven’t thought any further than January 13 when my loan spell here finishes. I am concentrating on playing as many games as I can between now and then and, hopefully, it can stand me in good stead for the rest of my career.â€

 

Hodgkiss may be only 5ft 8in but Dons manager Calderwood is confident his new recruit will handle the rigours of Scottish football.

 

Calderwood said: “For the first time ever, I’ve signed someone I haven’t seen play. But I have spoken to a lot of people I trust in England to find out about the player and they have all been very positive. Hopefully, I don’t lose a few mates.â€

 

The Aberdeen manager is encouraged by the player’s desire to come to Pittodrie and hopes the success of the loan moves last year will lead to a strong showing from Hodgkiss, who has been allocated the number 15 jersey.

 

Calderwood added: “The loan moves were a massive success last season. Josh and Sone were a breath of fresh air about the place. The move was good for both of them and good for the club and hopefully it can be good for Jared too.

 

“Jared is a tenacious right back who is good on the ball. He has played 25 to 30 games for the first team and he was dying to come here. He has turned down a few offers in England to come here and that speaks volumes.â€

 

The Aberdeen manager is still in talks regarding loan moves for two more players.

 

He said: “I’m confident of still getting one other in, but the other move I’m not so sure about. We will definitely get one more in, but I hope it will be two. But we are looking at alternatives in case one of the moves collapses.â€

:o

You've taken that too far. 

 

Interesting thought though...do you think anyone's boyhood hero is Ian Durrant?

 

His son

 

You know the one we allegedly sent the photo through the post to