Kowalski Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Jimmy: I will bring a trophy to Dons Boss has silver target By Charlie Allan Published: 29/09/2008 ABERDEEN’S sensational performance against Celtic has convinced manager Jimmy Calderwood he was right to reject two offers to return to Holland. Calderwood snubbed the chance to coach top Dutch clubs because he is determined to bring glory back to the Dons. The club’s stuttering early season form left Calderwood wondering if he had done the right thing. But their passion-filled display as they went down 3-2 to the Celts in Glasgow has restored Calderwood’s belief that he will eventually take silverware back to Pittodrie. Calderwood said: “I turned down the two offers from Holland because I love it at Aberdeen and won’t be satisfied until I’ve brought a trophy back to Pittodrie. “I never even spoke to the board about the offers because all I’m concerned about is being a success with Aberdeen. “It annoys me that I’ve not managed to take the club to a final and win it already. “People can say and write what they like about me, but I’m going nowhere. “I’ve signed a three-year contract and know I’m the right man to deliver what the Aberdeen fans want. “I’m proud of the fact that I’ve never been sacked as a manager and intend to make sure things stay that way. “The only way to be sure of that with a club like Aberdeen is to win things and I will get there.” A last gasp strike from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink robbed the Dons of a share of the spoils in Glasgow, but they still received a standing ovation from their small band of supporters. Calderwood pleaded for the Red Army to repeat that sort of backing when they face Hibs at Pittodrie this weekend. He said: “I hope the fans are as proud of the players as I am. “The fans were brilliant. Despite all that has been happening they got behind the lads from the off and really inspired them. “I’m sorry for their sakes that we couldn’t hold out for the win. If they get behind us in the same manner at Pittodrie on Saturday, I’m sure we can make it just as difficult for Hibs. “We have had enough of letting them down.” Calderwood is particularly pleased with the way full-back Jared Hodgkiss performed at Parkhead. The Dons have the 19-year-old on loan from West Brom until January but are already considering asking if they can keep him for longer. Calderwood said: “He is a wonderful kid and so hungry to be successful in the game. There is an option to keep him here after January, and I’m sure it’s something we will be looking at. “Jared has settled in well and is the ideal professional.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsharpie Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Who's setting high expecttions now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Wheres the wave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Wheres the wave? Oops! Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Does he mean the Aberdeenshire cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Who were these top dutch sides? And, if he is so desperate to win a trophy did he play Bossu midweek and preside over three of our worst cup defeats in our history (QP, DU, QotS). Once is unlucky, twice unfortunate but three times is an embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 http://www.yell.com/quickclicks/SP/T/Trophies,_Medals_and_Rosettes/aberdeen/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 "Jimmy calderwood in pointless news story shocker". Instead of spouting crap about trophys when we have 3 months before we play our next cup game howsabout focusing on training the defence to not concede sloppy goals. 1st goal on sat was completely preventable and clangers should have come for the second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 a tad harsh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swaddon Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Jimmy: I will bring a trophy to Dons Swaddon: No, ye winna. Prove me wrong, JC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 a tad harsh? It could have been worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajja Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Nothing like a bullish display to get the gobshite back on form. While I am delighted that we appeared to match Celtic on Saturday it shouldn't take the nadir we hit in recent weeks to drag that display out of them. I'll reserve my confidence (unlike JC) for when we have taken care of the majority of average sides in the SPL this season. This should be our benchmark, not a gutsy loss at Parkhead. With our playing staff we should expect no less. Well done lads for your efforts but can we build a little more solid ground before we get cocky ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentorred Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Jimmy the Aberdeenshire cup does not count!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlyjim Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think the word was trophy not cup. Maybe he's thinking of taking up tennis or cricket Like Strachan did a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen_Ladette Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 a tad harsh? It could have been worse I concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen_Ladette Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Jimmy: I will bring a trophy to Dons Swaddon: No, ye winna. Prove me wrong, JC. What odds do I get for a pound on you being right swaddon ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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