Dons manager resigned to departure of talisman Aluko

 

aberdeen in line for cash windfall if nigerian and maguire leave pittodrie

 

By Paul Third

 

Published:04/05/2011

 

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown is resigned to losing attacker Sone Aluko after the Nigeria international told him he wants to return to England.

 

The 22-year-old has been offered a new contract by the Dons, but wants a move away from Pittodrie.

 

The offer remains on the table, but Brown fears he will lose the services of one of his key players this summer.

 

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Not good news

What a fucking cunt. He told me on Sunday that he wanted to stay.

What a fucking cunt. He told me on Sunday that he wanted to stay.

 

Talking to you probably made up his mind that he wanted to leave. 

 

Aluko is a strange one. If it's the Aluko we have seen since Christmas or since JC was in charge then we are losing a big asset to our team. If it's the Aluko we have seen (or not seen) during McGhee's tenure, then we are losing a player who has all the ability but injury prone and doesn't seem to be that bothered.

Talking to you probably made up his mind that he wanted to leave. 

 

Aluko is a strange one. If it's the Aluko we have seen since Christmas or since JC was in charge then we are losing a big asset to our team. If it's the Aluko we have seen (or not seen) during McGhee's tenure, then we are losing a player who has all the ability but injury prone and doesn't seem to be that bothered.

 

Was surprised to read this this morning. I thought he'd been playing much better since CB had come in and actually seemed to be enjoying himself again. Guess that shows what I know though! I know from reading the other boards that there seems to be a general feeling that we won't miss him. But I think they are completely deluded if they think we're going to get anyone as remotely entertaining. I know we'd all like to see players who will graft and graft, but invariably they are not going to be flair players.

Talking to you probably made up his mind that he wanted to leave. 

 

Nah - it was Bisconti I spoke to then left about 10 minutes later. I should maybe go have a chat with Darren Mackie.

Was surprised to read this this morning. I thought he'd been playing much better since CB had come in and actually seemed to be enjoying himself again. Guess that shows what I know though! I know from reading the other boards that there seems to be a general feeling that we won't miss him. But I think they are completely deluded if they think we're going to get anyone as remotely entertaining. I know we'd all like to see players who will graft and graft, but invariably they are not going to be flair players.

 

Yeah has looked a different player since CB came in. Seemed to be enjoying his football again and looked to be utilising his ability once again with blistering pace and the trickery. On his day, I think he would give any defender a torrid time but for the past two seasons, his day's has been few and far between. I get the impression that he enjoyed up here first time around, signed a permanent deal and to use AFC as a stepping stone. This has never materialised for one reason or another.

 

Good luck Sone. I hold no hard feelings.

Nah - it was Bisconti I spoke to then left about 10 minutes later. I should maybe go have a chat with Darren Mackie.

 

You'll hurt kows feelings with that!

 

Yeah has looked a different player since CB came in. Seemed to be enjoying his football again and looked to be utilising his ability once again with blistering pace and the trickery. On his day, I think he would give any defender a torrid time but for the past two seasons, his day's has been few and far between. I get the impression that he enjoyed up here first time around, signed a permanent deal and to use AFC as a stepping stone. This has never materialised for one reason or another.

 

Good luck Sone. I hold no hard feelings.

 

I meant to add that, good luck sone, I've enjoyed the past 4 years, its a shame for one reason or another he wasn't able to perform his best most weeks, but the occassions I've seen him since CB took over, he's been the most impressive player on the park. Thank you sone.

Bit gutted about this if ture. Was one of the players was hoping would stay as he is one of few players we have who is capable of creating.

Bet there isn't a queue to sign him running down Pittodrie street. Not fussed if he goes, rarely performed in the time he's spent at AFC.

Let his contract run out, then offer less when nobody comes in for him .

He's been pretty decent since Christmas, that's disappointing.

Good luck Sone. I hold no hard feelings.

 

Will you still be saying that if he turns up in an arabs or Jambos shirt next season?

Is there any quotes from Sone in the full article? Was wanting him to stay more than Smith. On his day he could walk into an OF first XI. Think that CB would get the best out of him too so would be sad to see him go now.

Will you still be saying that if he turns up in an arabs or Jambos shirt next season?

 

Any player that moves within Scotland from us is fair game for abuse 

Nah - it was Bisconti I spoke to then left about 10 minutes later. I should maybe go have a chat with Darren Mackie.

 

Can you pencil in Jamie Langfield too?

From BBC Gossip column...

 

Soon-to-be-out-of-contract Aberdeen winger Sone Aluko is homesick and wants a return to English football. (Scotsman)

 

And the Dons hope to cash in on a £200,000 compesation fee if Aluko does move back south. (Sun)

 

200k compensation? Seems a lot. I'd be happy enough with that.

Any player that moves within Scotland from us is fair game for abuse 

 

This.

If it really is homesickness which is making him want to leave then it seems unlikely he'd move to another Scottish team. I think if he stays in Scotland it would likely be with Aberdeen.

 

In saying that someone told me his girlfriend lives in Edinburgh so perhaps he is eyeing up one of the Edinburgh/central belt clubs.

Edinburgh is practically england

Edinburgh is practically england

 

Anything south of Stirling is the general rule of thumb.

Anything south of Stirling is the general rule of thumb.

 

Thought it was Stonehaven?

Thought it was Stonehaven?

 

Thats Glasgow you're thinking of

Thought it was Stonehaven?

 

This.

Has there been any quotes stating this yet? I hope he still stays.

Has there been any quotes stating this yet? I hope he still stays.

 

There were quotes in the P&J.  Brown said they'd offered Aluko a good deal but it wasn't about money, and he wanted to return to England as he was homesick.

There were quotes in the P&J.  Brown said they'd offered Aluko a good deal but it wasn't about money, and he wanted to return to England as he was homesick.

 

Providing he does move to England then fair enough. Though its hardly countries away!

I would understand if he was from Chile or Japan and was homesick. But he's a Brummie!

 

A quick search online shows return flights from Aberdeen to Birmingham next week start at £115 all up.

 

If you are a bit homesick, you might wanna reconsider your choice of career as a pro footballer. Cos unless you're super-consistent and your home club simply never want to let you go, chances are you're gonna be moving around the world to different clubs at different stages in your career.