mizer Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1500367/?UserKey= Dundee United and Dundee have, for once, joined forces – but only to reject Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee’s ideas for the game. McGhee’s views included the merging of the two Dundee clubs – as well as teams from the Irish leagues joining the SPL. But his comments were met with bewilderment at bothTannadice and Dens Park, with managers Craig Levein and Jocky Scott farfrom thrilled. United manager Levein, who is also director offootball, flatly rejected the possibility of clubs with suchillustrious histories joining forces. As someone who lived throughWallace Mercer’s ill-fated attempt to merge Hearts and Hibs, he knowsthe depth of feeling against it. He said: “It’s simply not feasible for two clubs with the great tradition of United and Dundee to merge. “It’s not viable because both clubs have their ownidentity and nobody would want to lose that. There’s a great depth offeeling for both teams in the city and that’s a good thing. We saw atthe recent derby, even though it wasn’t even a competitive game, whatit meant to supporters and players. “But as for mergers, maybe Aberdeen could merge withPeterhead or Celtic and Rangers could join forces then? It’s not goingto happen.†Levein would have no opposition to the Dundee teams sharing a stadium, but knows it would require significant council funding. He added: “If the council had the money and we allcould afford it, it would be great to build a 20,000 all-seater stadiumin the city to share. That would be sensible. “Both our grounds are probably a bit past their sell-by dates. “People relate to their stadiums and it would be a wrench to move. “But it has been shown in the past – with Arsenal for example – it’s the team which is the most important thing. “But other than a ground-share, the idea of merging is a total non-starter.†McGhee’s comments also angered Jocky Scott, whose Dundee club has spent heavily in a bid to get back to the SPL. Scott, a former Aberdeen manager, has no time for the idea of Irish clubs leapfrogging over the Division 1 teams. McGhee angered Dundee once before this season, in the build-up to the League Cup tie which was won by the Dark Blues. Scott said: “What Mark said about the Irish clubs coming in is very insulting to the teams in the First Division. “Mark should know how good the clubs are at our level because he watched us beat his team a few months ago. “He’s right about the SPL bringing in more clubs, but we’ve got plenty in Scotland of the standard required. “We don’t need to go elsewhere to get them. “As for mergers, that will never happen.†Read more: http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1500367/?UserKey=#ixzz0Y35Cc7WT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ally s Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hardly fierce, they're just pointing out the obvious - MM was talking bollocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Apologies if I've missed them, but as per someone on P&J site, where are the direct quotes from Dingus ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Apologies if I've missed them, but as per someone on P&J site, where are the direct quotes from Dingus ? McGhee's article in Sunday's Herald. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 McGhee's article in Sunday's Herald. Ok read it now, too busy wanking over reading the Sunday Sport to read that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Mcghee is a kingfisher, quite funny seeing the minks go off on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Mcghee is a kingfisher, quite funny seeing the minks go off on one. Personally speaking I prefer Cobra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Kingfisher > Cobra True story. I was in the Nazma Tandoori last night, and I asked "What Indian Lagers do you have?" and the response was "We have Cobra and Tennents"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I heard one of minijc's dieting secrets when he goes for a curry is ordering a Lamb Bukkake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I heard one of minijc's dieting secrets when he goes for a curry is ordering a Lamb Bukkake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Reading this as I tuck in to my curry, think I'll give it a miss now, cheers GD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Reading this as I tuck in to my curry, think I'll give it a miss now, cheers GD. Don't stop on my account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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️ Come on you Reds! ️
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