TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Eh? I'm talking about the people on a certain site who bang on about his position after every single poor result for AFC. Not just Thursday's. Okely dokely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I read the article in the P&J about Wiggy giving money to McGhee to sign some players following the Sigma shambles. Whilst it's probably a case of throwing money at a cause that is already lost, I applaud Wiggy. The Dons have no money whatsoever, and our chairman is in the contruction business - a sector that is still suffering heavily from the recession. For Wiggy to find cash when neither the SPL TV deal nor his own construction business can find so much as a spare penny is commendable. Lets hope McGhee doesn't spend sixteen weeks on one player. Seems he had all his eggs in the Plymouth Argyle basket previously, which was a stupid thing to do. Mark, use that cash wisely, but use it QUICKLY. We need cover for Thursday night! Fuck Thursday night. Far as im concerned that is a game for the youth team with a couple of borderline first teamers. The cover is required for August 15th when celtic come a calling. Spending too much time chasing a player is a bad idea but even worse is signing someone up wthout putting any thought in to it. I really hope the opening line in the negotiations isnt 'so can ya be in the czech republic for Thursday morning. If it is they may as well stick the ball gag in and bend over the players agents desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Bb i'm sure there was an article in one of the papers with wm pretty much alluding to that point. Milne needs to invest as its clear (finally!) That the lack of investment is going to cost the club a further fortune. I know we haven't done it, and why we haven't but i just wish sometimes we would specutlate to accumulate before a disaster. I know its easier said than done, but we were crying out for it, and i am suprised it took mm and probably the club this long to realise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Fuck Thursday night. Far as im concerned that is a game for the youth team with a couple of borderline first teamers. The cover is required for August 15th when celtic come a calling. Spending too much time chasing a player is a bad idea but even worse is signing someone up wthout putting any thought in to it. I really hope the opening line in the negotiations isnt 'so can ya be in the czech republic for Thursday morning. If it is they may as well stick the ball gag in and bend over the players agents desk. The "first team" players need the match practice for their fitness and we need to get the team gelling for the start of the league. This game should be more beneficial than a friendly so we have to use it to our advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Bb i'm sure there was an article in one of the papers with wm pretty much alluding to that point. Milne needs to invest as its clear (finally!) That the lack of investment is going to cost the club a further fortune. I know we haven't done it, and why we haven't but i just wish sometimes we would specutlate to accumulate before a disaster. I know its easier said than done, but we were crying out for it, and i am suprised it took mm and probably the club this long to realise. I agree, but again, and this is only from what i've heard, even if JC had kept his job the board would not have trusted him with any transfer funds because of a split in the board re his record in the transfer market. We do, at some point, have to speculate to accumulate, but I thought this was going to be the point as I thought MM would have been given a substantial budget. Obviously not, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 You are probably correct fj. In my opinion its more of a beneficial deadline so they can hopefully get into the squad for the hull game. Just to get a run around with the team etc. Otherwise we'll be incredibly lucky to escape the celtic game without a cricket score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am not sure but I don't think any purchases before Thursday would be eligible for the second leg. I was under the impression that the deadline for signing players for the tie was for both legs. I could be wrong though. You are correct. Would like any new players in before Hull game though so as they have at least one game with team before the Tims game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I think this thread is a tad hasty, No one can defend the result and I was all for Mike Newell but to be fair I don't think McGhee's done a lot wrong. He put faith in Mackie and Miller up front, realised this was a bloody stupid idea and pulled Mackie, He put faith in Miller up front on his own, is actually what he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 That was a move he deserved and I'm sure none of us grudged him the chance to play at a higher level. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 This is not a knee jerk reaction, but I'm genuinely concerned this could be a very short stay for McGhee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 This is not a knee jerk reaction, but I'm genuinely concerned this could be a very short stay for McGhee. I'm starting to think the same, we've looked atrocious tonight, and by all accounts did last week too. And the fact that we have got to this stage without signing a new CB is suicidal. That should have been priority number 1, and a very urgent priority. I dont buy this no money pish at all, if there wasnt any money then the club wouldnt have been talking to johnson or have agreed a fee. Time to pull the finger out McGhee............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm starting to think the same, we've looked atrocious tonight, and by all accounts did last week too. And the fact that we have got to this stage without signing a new CB is suicidal. That should have been priority number 1, and a very urgent priority. I dont buy this no money pish at all, if there wasnt any money then the club wouldnt have been talking to johnson or have agreed a fee. Time to pull the finger out McGhee............... we haven't bought a CB in 2 years, the problems possibly run deeper. Having said that McGhee won't have the luxury of hammerings week after week that Ebbe got a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 we haven't bought a CB in 2 years, the problems possibly run deeper. Having said that McGhee won't have the luxury of hammerings week after week that Ebbe got a few years ago. The difference being that until now we had the players to cover for the lack of depth in central defence, currently we've got 2 senior centre halfs, only one of whom is fit, the other seems like he has forgotten to play football. I agree that the problems in our squad run deeper than lacking defensive problems however a blind man could see that a cb was number 1 priority. Its simply unacceptable that the team can be this woefully unprepared for a game billed as vital to the clubs season and financial situation. And i would be saying the same no matter who was our manager just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 The difference being that until now we had the players to cover for the lack of depth in central defence, currently we've got 2 senior centre halfs, only one of whom is fit, the other seems like he has forgotten to play football. I agree that the problems in our squad run deeper than lacking defensive problems however a blind man could see that a cb was number 1 priority. Its simply unacceptable that the team can be this woefully unprepared for a game billed as vital to the clubs season and financial situation. And i would be saying the same no matter who was our manager just now. Don't disagree with any of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Anyone got the phone numbers or any Czech casuals? I'm sensing the opportunity to get rid of a significant number of bams in our support here, round them up in the same pub, couple of gas canisters, and bobs your uncle bams taken care of.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntbear Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 I read the article in the P&J about Wiggy giving money to McGhee to sign some players following the Sigma shambles. Whilst it's probably a case of throwing money at a cause that is already lost, I applaud Wiggy. The Dons have no money whatsoever, and our chairman is in the contruction business - a sector that is still suffering heavily from the recession. For Wiggy to find cash when neither the SPL TV deal nor his own construction business can find so much as a spare penny is commendable. Lets hope McGhee doesn't spend sixteen weeks on one player. Seems he had all his eggs in the Plymouth Argyle basket previously, which was a stupid thing to do. Mark, use that cash wisely, but use it QUICKLY. We need cover for Thursday night! For christ sake - he's the chairman - it's his job to invest - or get the fuck out of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 For christ sake - he's the chairman - it's his job to invest - or get the fuck out of the club. It's not his job to piss money into the wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy_Don Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 For christ sake - he's the chairman - it's his job to invest - or get the fuck out of the club. And the purpose of the investment is to see some return - that is exceptionally difficult given the current climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie's ace! Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 McGhee thinks he'll be here for 3 or 4 years. (North Tonight) Better make improvements quickly then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_min Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 McGhee thinks he'll be here for 3 or 4 games. (North Tonight) Better make improvements quickly then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 McGhee thinks he'll be here for 3 or 4 years. (North Tonight) Better make improvements quickly then! I'm sure he will as long as the fans get behind him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 So that's how long he's giving Mowbray at selltick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 McGhee thinks he'll be here for 3 or 4 years. North Tonight) copyright The Hat Better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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