http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3441122/Zanders-set-to-be-a-Jambo.html#comment-rig

 

HEARTS are poised to land Aberdeen's Zander Diamond on a pre-contract deal.

Sunsport can reveal Jambos boss Jim Jefferies has targeted the out-of-contract Dons defender.

 

It is understood Jefferies has warned Pittodrie boss Craig Brown he'll open talks with Diamond.

 

He wants the centre half, who'll be 26 next month, to partner Andy Webster at Tynecastle next season.

 

And it is believed negotiations over salary and length of deal will be stepped up in the next few days.

 

Jambos are resigned to losing on-form stopper Marius Zaliukas in the summer.

 

Ismael Bouzid is also out of contract and his high wages mean he's unlikely to be offered an extension.

 

Now Jefferies has turned to Diamond, who's been with the Dons since schooldays but is nearing the end of his deal.

 

Brown is very keen to keep Diamond at Aberdeen but knows he can't compete with Jambos on wages.

 

Diamond, who has also been watched by English clubs, has yet to make a decision on his future. But the lure of European football and working with Jefferies could tempt him.

 

Brown also has Chris Maguire, Sone Aluko, Derek Young and Jamie Langfield out of contract this summer.

I think his drop in ability coincides with Russell leaving for Sunderland. Proof of just how good Russell made him look.

 

It's like Darren Young ... Bisconti carried him for two seasons and made him look a hell of a lot better than he really was

I think his drop in ability coincides with Russell leaving for Sunderland. Proof of just how good Russell made him look.

 

It's like Darren Young ... Bisconti carried him for two seasons and made him look a hell of a lot better than he really was

 

I would agree. However, correct me if I am wrong but wasn't Anderson here when Diamond had the particularly awful run of form which went on for about 18 months? Was that not Anderson's last season before he moved to Sunderland?

 

Who would have thought that that run of form was a sign of things to come.

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/93011-diamond-has-agrred-terms/page__pid__2221042#entry2221042

 

They are not happy down gorgie way.

 

All I'll say about Diamond is thank you for your service over the years. You had potential with us, probably should of joined wolves when you had a chance, but since Anderson left flaws were found. Always gave his all and played for the shirt when he had it on.

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/93011-diamond-has-agrred-terms/page__pid__2221042#entry2221042

 

They are not happy down gorgie way.

 

All I'll say about Diamond is thank you for your service over the years. You had potential with us, probably should of joined wolves when you had a chance, but since Anderson left flaws were found. Always gave his all and played for the shirt when he had it on.

 

ROFLCOPTER readied for take off to Gorgie!!

ROFLCOPTER readied for take off to Gorgie!!

 

:lolabove:

Zander Diamond's proposed move from Aberdeen to Hearts is in doubt over concerns about an old ankle injury. (Daily Record)

 

 

As long as he can hobble out the front door at Pittodrie.

Please God, no. Just no. Stop being so sensible about an injury and get him signed!

Looks like Hearts have found a get out clause after getting cold feet over the move?

 

No, just no. Fuck off zander! Can someone please forge any doctors notes ?

No, just no. Fuck off sander! Can someone please forge and doctors notes ?

 

 

My first thoughts too!

Dunno what happened there! 

 

This is dragging on too long 

Dunno what happened there! 

 

This is dragging on too long 

 

Manc, are you having a WOOSH?

Manc, are you having a WOOSH?

 

It's just one of those days

It's just one of those days

 

Glasgowsheep = Crooked doctor who takes morphine home with him. *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Probably

Glasgowsheep = Crooked doctor who takes morphine home with him. *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Probably

 

If Carlsberg made doctors . . . .

Brown seems to have made it clear though that there'll be no way back for him at Pittodrie if the move to Hearts does fall through! 

According to a journalist I know, Jeffries does not want Zander at Hearts but Romanov likes to weaken the opposition by buying their strongest players 

According to a journalist I know, Jeffries does not want Zander at Hearts but Romanov likes to weaken the opposition by buying their strongest players 

 

That's either the journo being very sarcastic or he's a bullet.

That's either the journo being very sarcastic or he's a bullet.

 

He works for the beano.

That's either the journo being very sarcastic or he's a bullet.

 

He is a pretty knowledgeable guy actually - is the main correspondent for his paper for Hibs and Hearts and he is a dons fans - just cause I bumped into him in the pub after work on a Friday night when I was quite tipsy does not mean I don't remember what he said 

He works for the beano.

 

He works for David Robertson?

deal's aff 

deal's aff 

 

I wouldn't be overly concerned. Brown was in the paper last week saying that there is no way back for Diamond at Pittodrie. The door is closed.

 

Having read the gossip column, I would quite liked to have seen Taouil sign for us, always thought he looked decent for killie.