McGhee irked by Sone Nigeria injury

Aberdeen manager IS upset player has LIMPED back from International DUTY

By Michael Gannon

 

Published: 12/09/2009

 

 

LIMPING: Sone Aluko has been injured on Nigeria duty

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Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee is threatening to pull Sone Aluko out of the Nigerian under-20 World Cup squad.

 

The attacker is due to meet up with the Super Eagles squad on Tuesday ahead of the tournament which kicks-off in Egypt on September 24.

 

But the Dons manager is livid after the forward limped back into Pittodrie following Nigeria’s training camp in Spain last week.

 

Fifa cannot order clubs to release players and McGhee is prepared to play hard ball. He said: “Sone is not away yet – whether he goes or not remains to be seen.

 

“He has come back with Achilles injuries because he has been training on astroturf all week, which I cannot understand – they do have grass in Spain.

 

“On top of that he has also been put through a mini-preseason, which he did not need.

 

“I am not happy about it at all.

 

“He is getting treatment and we are trying to get him fit for Monday night’s match at Falkirk.

 

“Beyond that I will make a decision whether I let him go back or not – it is not compulsory .

 

“We were letting him go because Sone insisted he wanted to play in this tournament but I might just take a harder line because of the way I feel he has been used.

 

“It will not be a difficult decision for me because I gave them upmost respect and I told Sone it was up to him. He wanted to go and play so I respected his wishes because he is looking to his international future and I was not prepared to be the one who jeopardised that.

 

“So we decided to let him go for these games, but now he is back in this condition I am not particularly sure I will let him go back.

 

“I will see how he is on Monday night but if he shows any signs of a reaction – or if he cannot play the whole game for us – then he will not be going.â€

It makes such a difference when you have a great manager who knows how to deal with the press in a professional manner.

Pity Sone will miss tomorrows game due to that injury he is carrying. 

Injury?  MM wants tyo look at his fitness, if he can play another 30 or so minutes tomorrow he gets to go and play in this fuck up of a comp.

Well that puts a positive spin on things.

 

We'll see what happens though.

Is it an injury or is it a fitness issue???

 

McGhee said it was an injury and that Sone was "limping".

 

but

 

With your insider knowledge I'm willing to take your word for it.

 

It's no wonder Nigeria sent him home if Mcghee can't even get his players properly fit.

He had an injury when he came back last week, he played against Falkirk where he looked nowhere near fit, the reason he was unfit was because of the training camp he was at.

 

Being in the city (unlike some) you hear alot more than what meets the eye, you know, atleast I go and watch my team ya poofter.

Injury?  MM wants tyo look at his fitness, if he can play another 30 or so minutes tomorrow he gets to go and play in this fuck up of a comp.

 

It wasn't a fuck up of a cup when the Scots got to the final few years ago and MM let Reynolds and a few Well players take part. Aluko was always going to be fit to take some part of it and he HAD to turn up on tues as Nigerians wouldn't let him or others take any part if they didn't show up. I could see where the Sone was coming from. MM should have bought in replacements for when these players go on Internationals.

McGhee wasn't stopping him from going, alot of people are missing this point, good to see that ALuko now has the right to fuck off when ever he wants, he isn't even from that country, fucking traitor.

Mcghee wanted him to be available for today's game simple. His family are from that country would not say he is a traitor. Also he is the only major player we have got. This should have been better handled by everyone at the club including Sone.

McGhee wasn't stopping him from going, alot of people are missing this point, good to see that ALuko now has the right to fuck off when ever he wants, he isn't even from that country, fucking traitor.

 

-1 for atrocious fishing.

fishing aside what do you actually think about this?

It would be interesting if you posted your thoughts rather than just trying to see if you can get a reaction.

Or are you just all about knee jerk reactions?

My thoughts are that he was in the wrong and should face a fine, he was always getting to go but McGhee wanted him here this weekend, no big deal but to Aluko it was, took a strop and fucked off, I would like to see us stick him up for transfer at xmas time just to see if he improves his play and attitude.

 

Kow, I wasn't fishing, to me, like McGheady he is a traitor.

Kow, I wasn't fishing

 

You said:

 

McGhee wasn't stopping him from going

 

The Official AFC website said:

 

Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee today confirmed Sone Aluko has joined up with the Nigeria Under 20 squad, at their Spanish training camp, for the forthcoming World Cup in Egypt, without the permission of the club.

 

You're either stupid or fishing.

I just looked up stupid in the dictionary and found you.

Aluko was always getting to go, McGhee wasn't saying "Right you, you arna getting to play, we have some diddy teams to play next week" it was more a case of "you'll get to go once we've played St Mirren, see how ft you are and if you can last the match"  Aluko took a strop and fucked off to play for a country he had only recently been to.

It's lucky you're around to hear more than meets the eye.

I'm glad he's come back and hope he's able to take part today. We knew there was a liklihood of this happening and whilst all parties have behaved somewhat immaturely, the club should have prepared for this over the summer....

I'm glad he's come back and hope he's able to take part today. We knew there was a liklihood of this happening and whilst all parties have behaved somewhat immaturely, the club should have prepared for this over the summer....

 

Mulgrew further up and Grassi at LB?

Mulgrew further up and Grassi at LB?

 

Turned out it was the other way around.

 

Aluko was okay today, far from being the worst on the park.

Turned out it was the other way around.

 

Aluko was okay today, far from being the worst on the park.

 

What was Grassi like, Kow? (no points for saying "green, short stuff on the ground")

What was Grassi like, Kow? (no points for saying "green, short stuff on the ground")

 

Put in some good challenges but distribution was pretty poor at times.  Should be a better left back than Mulgrew though.

Defenders defend, that's all I ask...if he challenges he's better than some we've had recently

Defenders defend, that's all I ask...if he challenges he's better than some we've had recently

 

He does tend to dither on the ball, that will be kicked out of him soon enough though, and aye his distribution was woeful so hopefully we won't see him in midfield too often.

Defenders defend, that's all I ask...if he challenges he's better than some we've had recently

 

I agree, but he was playing left mid.

Nigeria look like they are getting pumped out of the U20 WC already. Losing to Spain I think.

 

Aluko might be back sooner than we think.

Nigeria look like they are getting pumped out of the U20 WC already. Losing to Spain I think.

 

Aluko might be back sooner than we think.

 

They lost 2-0 to Spain but still have the tournament favourites Tahiti and fellow giants Venezuala still to play.

They lost 2-0 to Spain but still have the tournament favourites Tahiti and fellow giants Venezuala still to play.

They lost 1-0 to Venezuala in the opening game so are out. Regardless of the Tahiti game.

They lost 1-0 to Venezuala in the opening game so are out. Regardless of the Tahiti game.

 

Aha, I stand corrected. Nice one.