BobbyBiscuit Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 From the BBC Gossip Column: Aberdeen striker Darren Mackie is a target for English sides Coventry City and Blackpool. (The Scottish Sun) So, how much will we ask for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Would gladly take the same as we got for Chris Clark this time last year However, taking all of this with a pinch of salt and sense it could be agent talk to force AFC's hand. In all honesty can anyone think of a game recently where a scout could of watched Mackie and walked away thinking we've got to get that guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowie Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 In all honesty can anyone think of a game recently where a scout could of watched Mackie and walked away thinking we've got to get that guy This is exactly what makes me think of this as a non-story.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ally s Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Would gladly take the same as we got for Chris Clark this time last year However, taking all of this with a pinch of salt and sense it could be agent talk to force AFC's hand. In all honesty can anyone think of a game recently where a scout could of watched Mackie and walked away thinking we've got to get that guy Hearts at home, Caley away, Hearts away, Dundee Utd away, they're just off the top of my head. I'm probably in the minority here but I'd rather Mackie stayed. His goal ratio isn't great but he does add pace and aggression to our front line. Add to that he's very direct and imo causes a lot of defences problems with his running and positioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Put in a great near post cross for Miller on Tuesday when he was playing outwide on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Obviously the fact it originated in the Sun means it's likely a lot of pish, but would be interesting to see how folk would react to it. I remember a lot of folk saying we missed Chris Clark once he left, despite all and sundry labelling him shite, a pussy etc. Wonder if it would be the same with old Barren...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hearts at home, Caley away, Hearts away, Dundee Utd away, they're just off the top of my head. I'm probably in the minority here but I'd rather Mackie stayed. His goal ratio isn't great but he does add pace and aggression to our front line. Add to that he's very direct and imo causes a lot of defences problems with his running and positioning. In fairness Ally, I'll certainly give you the Hearts game just after Xmas, as one of Mackie's better performances for us, but as to whether I'd stretch that to walking away thinking I've got to sign that guy, thats another matter Folk go on about Mackie's pace, I'll admit he has got pace, but it certainly isn't what it used to be, and I'll give you the aggression part. He certainly does seem to have devloped a nasty streak to his game. Sorted that little fucker out at Rugby Park on Tuesday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Put in a great near post cross for Miller on Tuesday when he was playing outwide on the right. I'll concede that as well, but not convinced he really did that much else. Weigh that up against his number of one on one misses, free header v Hamilton etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Padre™ Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Aren't Lazio in for him too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Aren't Lazio in for him too? Who Mackie's never heard of Lazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Put in a great near post cross for Miller on Tuesday when he was playing outwide on the right. That was a pretty piss poor cross mizer. Made Millers goal look better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 And his thunderous 1 yarder off the bar against Alloa. This is all pish and posturing probably from agents see also Boydpen K. Our Darren simply isn't a very good footballer, I appreciate what he can do though and would much prefer he stayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 And his thunderous 1 yarder off the bar against Alloa. This is all pish and posturing probably from agents see also Boydpen K. Our Darren simply isn't a very good footballer, I appreciate what he can do though and would much prefer he stayed. Surely not if it kept a proper footballer out of the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbobaggins Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I mean he's not but let's say his is, maybe a bid for Chris Killen would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 A proper footballer? Not everyone in the team can be blessed with the skill of a Nicholas or a Hackett Al, Mackie does an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 A proper footballer? Not everyone in the team can be blessed with the skill of a Nicholas or a Hackett Al, Mackie does an excellent job. This is going to start coming across as if I've got it in for Mackie. I accept he does ok some of the time, but this is part of our problem we are prepared to accept someone like Mackie doing alright some of the time. If we continue to accept mediocrity like this then we're never going to move to the next level. I accept that he is ok for backup, but our playing budget doesn't allow for a massive squad and genuinely think, regardless of his wage, it could potentially be better spent on a.n.other. Anyone planning on going to Mackie's testimonial if he's still here next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie03 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 This is going to start coming across as if I've got it in for Mackie. I accept he does ok some of the time, but this is part of our problem we are prepared to accept someone like Mackie doing alright some of the time. If we continue to accept mediocrity like this then we're never going to move to the next level. I accept that he is ok for backup, but our playing budget doesn't allow for a massive squad and genuinely think, regardless of his wage, it could potentially be better spent on a.n.other. Anyone planning on going to Mackie's testimonial if he's still here next season I would go I wouldn't want the wee soul to get a poor turnout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 This is going to start coming across as if I've got it in for Mackie. I accept he does ok some of the time, but this is part of our problem we are prepared to accept someone like Mackie doing alright some of the time. If we continue to accept mediocrity like this then we're never going to move to the next level. I accept that he is ok for backup, but our playing budget doesn't allow for a massive squad and genuinely think, regardless of his wage, it could potentially be better spent on a.n.other. Anyone planning on going to Mackie's testimonial if he's still here next season Agree with you there Al. I think the problem probably goes a bit deeper than just Mackie though. Until Aluko was playing up front, the choices to partner Miller were Maguire or Mackie. The two of them are just different shades of shit, as far as I'm concerned and I'd probably pick Mackie out the two. JC then said at one point earlier in the season that for the next "X" matches his front two would be Miller and Oor Barren. Now, if that's the case, it shows Mackie that he can play badly and still be picked, conversely, if he scores a couple he'll also still be picked. If we got a genuinely decent striker in to partner Miller, I wouldn't mind if Mackie hung around as backup, but as a first choice striker he's certainly hampering us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Mackie has kept his place in the 4 seasons we've had a manager worthy of the name. Our budget also means we won't have world beaters in all, if any, positions. I appreciate this goes against the achievement of the mystical other level but it is no less true. He is good at what he does if damn infuriating at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'll concede that as well, but not convinced he really did that much else. Weigh that up against his number of one on one misses, free header v Hamilton etc That was a pretty piss poor cross mizer. Made Millers goal look better though. And you have the audacity to call me negative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboisared Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 And you have the audacity to call me negative I've praised you for your positivity lately (no pun intended) Mizer. I play football and if that was a cross I received from a winger under no pressure at all i'd be fuming. Made the goal all that more remarkable that he managed to convert it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 And you have the audacity to call me negative Moi, Bobo, or baith of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 It would only be audacious if it was stretching the truth and it isn't, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Moi, Bobo, or baith of us Didnt mean to quote you there min, sorry I've praised you for your positivity lately (no pun intended) Mizer. I play football and if that was a cross I received from a winger under no pressure at all i'd be fuming. Made the goal all that more remarkable that he managed to convert it. Why with the negativity to your winger, encourage him and you may get the ball you want the next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Didnt mean to quote you there min, sorry Why with the negativity to your winger, encourage him and you may get the ball you want the next time P.S You're forgiven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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