http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/aberdeen/2011/01/11/aberdeen-struggling-to-agree-terms-with-star-striker-chris-maguire-admits-willie-miller-86908-22841351/

WILLIE MILLER admits Aberdeen are fighting a losing battle to hold on to rising star Chris Maguire.

 

The Pittodrie club are desperate to keep the striker who is out of contract at the end of this season.

 

But football director Miller revealed attempts to negotiate a new contract have failed so far.

 

Miller said: "We have been trying to get Chris around the negotiating table for the last 18 months but he has so far refused all our approaches.

 

"The fact we began the process so long ago shows how highly we rate and value him.

 

"We were showing faith in Chris long before this season and he has shown why we knew he'd become a top player.

 

"But I doubt if we could offer him good enough terms to stay."

It's his birthday today.  22.

villa are also looking at goodwillie.

 

Wolves looking at griffiths.

 

Maguire's better than both imo. Obvious EPL quality. 

villa are also looking at goodwillie.

 

Wolves looking at griffiths.

 

Maguire's better than both imo. Obvious EPL quality. 

I don't think people sholud look too far into his record in the last 3 years. Players develop at different paces and if anything he should've been used far more sparingly.

 

He looks like he might turn out a good SPL performer. I guess our decision to put him on loan will come back to bite us when it comes to negotiations. I'd imagine he's off at the end of the year unless we win something.

 

I don't think people sholud look too far into his record in the last 3 years. Players develop at different paces and if anything he should've been used far more sparingly.

 

He looks like he might turn out a good SPL performer. I guess our decision to put him on loan will come back to bite us when it comes to negotiations. I'd imagine he's off at the end of the year unless we win something.

 

I thought he was quite thankful that he got put out on loan and got a decent run of football that was not forthcoming from Aberdeen.  Not only that, but it was the previous manager's decision.

 

Not exactly anything new

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/9363239.stm

 

Scott Vernon prays for Chris Maguire stay at Pittodrie

 

 

By Liam McLeod

 

Aberdeen forward Scott Vernon is hoping that strike partner Chris Maguire will remain at Pittodrie.

 

The 22-year-old Maguire is free to talk to other clubs and has not yet had contract talks with the Dons as he begins to shine under boss Craig Brown.

 

And Vernon wants to see that form continue in Aberdeen.

 

"We want him to stay and hopefully he will do. Everyone is now seeing him for what he is and if he went it would be a big loss," he told BBC Scotland.

 

Vernon scored the two goals against the Buddies as the Brown regime continued its unbeaten start, with both teed up by the in-form Maguire.

 

Maguire himself is beginning to find his shooting boots and clubs are keeping tabs on the former Scotland Under-21 international.

 

Vernon admits that his strike partner is playing his cards close to his chest.

 

"He won't talk about anything to do with that," he said. "It's not really something we talk about to be honest.

 

"There's speculation flying around everywhere and there's rumours, so you just have to be professional and carry on as normal."

 

Vernon grabbed his 12th and 13th goals of a decent first season in Scotland - it is 13 because his strike against Hibernian at Pittodrie has now been credited to him, having originally gone down as a Sol Bamba own goal.

 

Indeed, Vernon is only two goals away from overtaking Darren Mackie and Robbie Winters as the most potent Aberdeen marksman in a decade, since Arild Stavrum hit 17 in season 2000/01.

 

The 27-year-old Mancunian admits that, with three of their next four fixtures against Celtic - one of which is a Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-final, big tests for the rejuvenated squad lie ahead.

 

That is especially so when they return to the scene of the record-breaking 9-0 reverse at Celtic Park, next Saturday.

 

"It's a really tough spell that we're coming into where we'll need lots of fit players," added Vernon.

 

"Last time we played them, we got a right drubbing, so we'll be looking to do a lot better than we did that day.

 

"But it's a period we're going to be looking forward to because out confidence is up.

 

"I love scoring goals and I'll always aim to do that when I play for Aberdeen, so it would be nice to get one or two in Glasgow on our trips there."

"Everyone is now seeing him for what he is and if he went it would be a big loss"

 

How fickle of Vernon...

"Everyone is now seeing him for what he is and if he went it would be a big loss"

 

How fickle of Vernon...

 

Isn't crazy that people like Scott Vernon think they know what they're talking about when discussing a striker?

Isn't crazy that people like Scott Vernon think they know what they're talking about when discussing a striker?

 

How much has he seen of Maguire though? Nowhere near enough to form a valid opinion I bet!

How much has he seen of Maguire though? Nowhere near enough to form a valid opinion I bet!

 

Maybe he's incredibly perceptive?

So that's Hartley, Craig Brown and Vernon that have come out and stated they want him to stay now. Fuck him though, he's not worth keeping! 

 

I suppose it depends who Maguire wants to listen to though, Willie Miller and Craig Broon, or Willie McKay.

So that's Hartley, Craig Brown and Vernon that have come out and stated they want him to stay now. Fuck him though, he's not worth keeping! 

 

I suppose it depends who Maguire wants to listen to though, Willie Miller and Craig Broon, or Willie McKay Stoney & Minijc.

So that's Hartley, Craig Brown and Vernon that have come out and stated they want him to stay now. Fuck him though, he's not worth keeping! 

 

I suppose it depends who Maguire wants to listen to though, Willie Miller and Craig Broon, or Willie McKay.

 

Money will talk. Willie McKay, Notorious C.U.N.T.

Money will talk. Willie McKay, Notorious C.U.N.T.

 

Plenty time for him to make money in his career.  Hopefully he takes on board maximising his development before money at this stage in his career.

lolz

 

look lads its nae my fault hes a sulky hoor and hasnt signed a new deal yet.

 

 

Monday morning - get him an offer made, 1 week to decide on that deal, if its a yes, great lets hope he can get his attitude in check and we might have a half decent player on our side. failing that get him punted.

 

I cant be arsed listenng to this pash for another 6 months.

 

Monday morning - get him an offer made, 1 week to decide on that deal, if its a yes, great lets hope he can get his attitude in check and we might have a half decent player on our side. failing that get him punted.

 

So you're now admitting he's a good player?

 

 

I cant be arsed listenng to this pash for another 6 months.

 

You're preaching to the choir man, honestly.... 

So you're now admitting he's a good player?

 

 

Looks that way to me Bobby

Looks that way to me Bobby

 

He is a massive spastic though Al.  He doesn't understand football or words.

He is a massive spastic though Al.  He doesn't understand football or words.

 

As long as he keeps performing on the pitch I don't mind.

Can't help feeling that Maguire's ego will have him talked into pretty much any move that looks bigger than Aberdeen.

Can't help feeling that Maguire's ego will have him talked into pretty much any move that looks bigger than Aberdeen.

What a crazy thing to suggest, Maguire is the mos level headed, grounded player in the whole club, don't ya know?

What a crazy thing to suggest, Maguire is the mos level headed, grounded player in the whole club, don't ya know?

 

I agree with BB. MASSIVE spastic.

What a crazy thing to suggest, Maguire is the mos level headed, grounded player in the whole club, don't ya know?

 

I'd prefer you avoid using my reasoning to support your childlike, angst-ridden views. There is a world of difference between the general view on here about Maguire and the attention seeking pulp that populates posts by yourself and Stoney on the subject. Just do us all a favour and tie a knot in it for a bit.

I'd prefer you avoid using my reasoning to support your childlike, angst-ridden views. There is a world of difference between the general view on here about Maguire and the attention seeking pulp that populates posts by yourself and Stoney on the subject. Just do us all a favour and tie a knot in it for a bit.

 

Once more Ajja pops up with a sense filled post!

I'd prefer you avoid using my reasoning to support your childlike, angst-ridden views. There is a world of difference between the general view on here about Maguire and the attention seeking pulp that populates posts by yourself and Stoney on the subject. Just do us all a favour and tie a knot in it for a bit.

 

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