Kenny Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Do we know when Smith's contract at Norwich expires? He's got huge potential and I'm sure he'll do a good job for us but it's hard to get too excited if we know it's a relationship with no future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy89 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I had heard that the Premiership midfielder wasn't coming because Milne wouldn't let the moths free. The reality? Replace Premier for Champion. Tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsr Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Do we know when Smith's contract at Norwich expires? He's got huge potential and I'm sure he'll do a good job for us but it's hard to get too excited if we know it's a relationship with no future. June 2012, Norwich want him out now though so is avaialble on a free transfer. I think he's got great potential too but I am not averse to us having 2 or 3 short term signings that improve the overall quality, for fk sake I don't want to watch Considine at left back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 June 2012, Norwich want him out now though so is avaialble on a free transfer. How come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'd say that tsr is more than likely right, it's not like Milne is renowned for his generosity at opening the purse strings...apart from paying off managers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsr Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 How come? Lambert has got 3 left backs, Smith is 3rd choice and is saying he's home sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Intriguing. Hope you're right, and that we have some sort of first option in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFC_Knox_out_Huns Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I think Brown has done well in this Transfer window Milsom- looks decent, just as well with Folly and Fyvie both long term injuries. Anderson- only a youngster really, time will telll. Blackman- Played 1, scored 1, decent enough start to his loan spell with us. McNamee- okay, not really signed in the window as he was a free agent but he is a full back ( a position neglected by McGhee) and is welcome addition to the squad. Smith- Was a promising looking prospect when he was at der Huns, hope he can get a good run of form, also he plays left back which is a bonus. Players out- Ifil- Well, i'm sure most will agree that he was never going to be the next Maldini. Velicka- Don't know what McGhee was thinking when he went through with that deal, swapping a fullback (something we lacked at the time even) for a perma-injured striker. Good decision to move him on as we have Vernon, Maguire, Blackman, Magennis, Paton, Mackie (when he recovers from injury) and Megginson all competing for a place up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDU_64 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Aye I think Brown has done very well to strengthen a particularly weak squad in areas that drastically needed strengthening. McNamee whilst no world beater is a solid enough right back and now with Smith on the other side, offers us two natural full backs for the first time in what seems an enternity! Milson looks a good acquisition to the squad and Blackman comes with a very good scoring record at Motherwell. Add to that, Ifil and Velicka being shown the door, I think it has been a very successful January transfer window for Aberdeen FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torryloon Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I think it has been a very successful January transfer window for Aberdeen FC. Don't get your hopes up just yet, give it a couple of weeks, if not a month. Too soon to judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Don't get your hopes up just yet, give it a couple of weeks, if not a month. Too soon to judge. whilst I agree to an extent, I think on face value brown has addressed the critical areas first and foremost. On paper the aquisitions look good, fingers crossed they serve us well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandaldinho Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 we've got 2 fullbacks is that not a Harbinger of the Apocalypse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Street Loon Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm fairly pleased with the comings and goings at AFC this window. Brings us good balance on either flanks and Milsom for me has been impressive so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowie Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thought he looked pretty good tonight when he came on. Probably still short of match fitness aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reekie_Red Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Agreed. As productive a January transfer window as Aberdeen have ever seen since the January transfer window was introduced. Add to that the fact that several teams around us have been weakened (ie the likes of Dobie, Zemmama and Conor Sammon moving away from SPL teams) and I think we are better placed than most teams around us to continue our climb up the table ... and maybe even another semi-final appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDU_64 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Aye looked alright when he came on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentorred Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 He likes to say "as I say" alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 He likes to say "as I say" alot. Obviously, at the end of the day footballers do tend to speak shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Was quite impressed with his performance last night. Very strong tackler, and looks like he can ping a pass or two out of defence as well. Can only improve as he gets his match sharpness up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee toon red Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Was quite impressed with his performance last night. Very strong tackler, and looks like he can ping a pass or two out of defence as well. Can only improve as he gets his match sharpness up. I thought so too. He had one or two dodgy passes when he first came on but when he settled into the game he looked very solild and played a couple of great balls over the top towards the end of the first half. More to come from him I'm sure when he gets a run of games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsr Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Yeah, thought he was OK although would be concerned if he's still turning in those performances with more match sharpness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajja Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thought he looked very good considering the guy flew up from Norwich late the night before. Apparently was gasping to play but Broon put him on the bench. Showed a good attitude from the off and looked pretty composed seeing as he had no idea of the personnel or system we were playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsr Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Aye, seen them showing him all kinds of diagrams as he was about to come on as a sub, think he just kind of had the look of a guy who was going to play left back regardless of what he was just told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millertime Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Yeah, thought he was OK although would be concerned if he's still turning in those performances with more match sharpness. really? concerned by what exactly? he was one of our best players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Padre™ Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'd agree with tsr, I thought he was off the pace. He was caught out of position more than once and threw himself into a couple of really rash challenges. I'm sure once he settles and he's a bit sharper he'll do a great job for us though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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