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ABERDEEN fans were today warned it could be Christmas before they see the best of Tommy Wright.

 

Sections of the Red Army have questioned why Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood splashed out £75,000 on the striker – only to leave him on the bench.

 

But Calderwood is convinced the striker will still be a Pittodrie hit.

 

“I have seen enough of Tommy Wright to know he will be a very good player for Aberdeen,†he said.

 

“We haven’t seen what Tommy is capable of, but he has to get match fit first.

 

“Unfortunately he missed pre-season and could not do the training sheet I gave the players in the summer, so it was a double whammy for him.

 

“It is very difficult to come back from that because you are always fighting against the tide

 

“If you do not have that fitness you tend to play a game, then you are injured for two. It is a vicious circle.

 

“But Tommy is working his socks off in training and after Christmas, we will finally see him at his best.â€

 

The 24-year-old has started just one game since his transfer from Darlington.

 

That ended in disaster, as a bizarre hand-ball from Wright gifted Dundee United a winning penalty in a 1-0 loss.

 

“This has been a difficult time for Tommy because he has always been first choice at a club, even when out on loan,†said Calderwood.

 

“It is hard for the lad to come up here and have to sit on the bench.

 

“But Tommy is a great lad, his attitude is fantastic, he is battling away in training and is a positive influence in the dressing room.â€

 

Since his arrival from Darlington the striker has been no stranger to run-ins with referees.

 

Dons chiefs even feared the ex Leicester City front-man was being victimised by referees. And Calderwood reckons he must also alter his style to flourish in the SPL.

 

“After playing for so long down in England, Tommy has a certain way of protecting himself,†said Calderwood.

 

“He goes in with his arms up and people tend to back into his elbows.

 

“That is the way he played in England, but you cannot get away with that up here. Tommy has to learn that.â€

 

 

This is confusing me, he has been here for 2 months and he isnt at his peak fitness? Even though he never got his sheet I'm sure he wasnt that unfit!

In fairness the orignial article didn't actually state which Xmas was meant

Does anyone know which particular Christmas this will be 

FFS sake, Jimmy!!!! JMG

FFS. McGhee will be gone by the time we see Wright getting a game again!

FFS. McGhee will be gone by the time we see Wright getting a game again!

 

November?

September!

September!

 

Thats hopeful, I just seen Berti Vogts looking at houses in Westhill 

Who's tommy Wright?

Planning on doing next year's Baker Hughes 10K is he?  If so, I've heard it all before!

From MM in the EE

 

Tommy Wright will start running this week, so he won’t be ready for Falkirk but he should be back in full training then

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Zander Diamond and Tommy Wright will miss tomorrow's game due to injury - with striker Wright picking up a knock in training on Monday.

 

I hear Toronto are after a striker to replace Jamie Smith after he got crocked about 3 secs into his debut.

He must be chuffed hes nae a horse

I hear Toronto are after a striker to replace Jamie Smith after he got crocked about 3 secs into his debut.

 

Must be a different Jamie Smith than the one that played for us as he signed for Colorado Rapids

Must be a different Jamie Smith than the one that played for us as he signed for Colorado Rapids

Sorry, you are correct. Still, he is out for the season with them, regardless.

Sorry, you are correct. Still, he is out for the season with them, regardless.

 

Actually he has managed 4 apperances for them since August.

Regardless...

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Rapids Give It Their All But Fall Short In Canada

Well, they tried. A banged up Colorado Rapids gave it all they got against a Dwayne De Rosario-inspired Toronto and almost came up with the goods in Canada. Instead, they return home defeated for a few days to regroup before a vital home and away series against San Jose.

Conor Casey, with his 13th goal of the season, equalized early in the second half after some rubbish defending from Toronto made Kosuke Kimura's floating cross much more dangerous than it should have been and Mike Holody, in only his second MLS game, notched a crucial goal very late on to give the Rapids some hope but it wasn't to be. De Rosario had scored a beauty in the first half to give Toronto the first half lead and it was also his bit of sublime skill that led to the second Toronto goal as he chipped a great pass into the penalty area for substitute, O'Brian White, to run onto and score with a neat lob. A third goal soon after appeared to have ended the game before Holody's very skilful late strike. If only Nick LaBrocca had put that one in from point blank range just minutes before Holody took his chance, the Rapids might have escaped with a point.

In truth, it was hard to expect the Rapids to get anything out of this game given injuries, suspension and other absences. The midfield was depleted with Mastroeni out through suspension, Jamie Smith and Colin Clark out for the rest of the season injured and Mehdi Ballouchy unable to travel because of immigration issues. Such absences meant a rare start for Greg Dalby as a defensive midfielder. The Rapids were also without Matt Pickens who is out injured for at least two weeks. Preston Burpo got his chance in goal and could not be faulted for any of the three Toronto goals.

Bright spots? Many, to be honest. LaBrocca had a powerful game in central midfield and it would only have been fair for him to have scored on that late opportunity. Omar Cummings was his usual menacing self and he will be disappointed at scuffing a golden opportunity in the second half when he carved an opening out of nothing. Jacob Peterson, quiet in the second half, had a good first 45 minutes and almost scored after creating an opening with Cummings and taking the Jamaican's return pass. It was good, too, to see Facundo Diz get a chance in the last ten minutes or so. He pushed himself around powerfully and wasn't afraid to get in the mix.

Gary Smith said he wanted four points from the next three games including today's. The home and away series against San Jose looks increasingly important to reach the 40 point nirvana.

 

Back on topic, Tommy picked up another thigh strain in training this week, according to the EE.

Aberdeen FC striker Wright on the comeback trail

Wright to return to action next week

 

By Charlie Allan

 

Published: 16/10/2009

 

ABERDEEN FC striker Tommy Wright will finally hit the comeback trail at Dundee next week.

 

The Aberdeen FC hitman, who has yet to play under new boss Mark McGhee because he has been sidelined by a series of injuries, will play in a friendly at Dens Park on Tuesday afternoon.

 

To read this story in full, and for your free bet on Aberdeen FC v Hearts, pick up today’s Evening Express

Why are we playing Dundee for a 3rd time this season?!

Actually its just Tommy Wright vs Dundee FC

Why are we playing Dundee for a 3rd time this season?!

 

Best of three?

Why are we playing Dundee for a 3rd time this season?!

 

Getting Tommy used to the first division for his big January move?

Getting Tomm

Would be a pointless excercise then! Dundee look like they are coming back up and the team they have isnt that bad

Probably more pointless due to the 1st Division being slightly above his level.