Kowalski Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Former Aberdeen skipper Russell Anderson hoping for Pittodrie return after leaving Derby County Dec 13 2011 Exclusive by Gavin Berry RUSSELL ANDERSON admits he has to beat the crock at Pittodrie or he’ll have to call time on his dream of starring for the Dons again. The Aberdeen legend is using his hometown club’s training facilities as he looks to end the four-and-a-half years of injury hell he has suffered since leaving his boyhood heroes. The 33-year-old is fighting his way back from a ruptured hamstring after leaving Derby by mutual consent. And he is now desperate to pull on a red jersey again to confound the critics who have already written him off. Anderson, who’ll be cheering on his old team as they take on St Johnstone tonight, said: “I’ve been injured a lot and let down too many times. “I’ve thought, ‘I’m over this’ lots of times and had a good pre-season and broken down again. “I’d love to keep playing. I know there will be people out there who say, ‘He’s had too many injuries’ so I just want to prove my fitness first and foremost and anything after that is a bonus. “I am under no illusions that I need to prove myself all over again. I have a bit to go before I will be playing again. We’re talking months rather than weeks. “At the end of the day I’d like to play but sometimes that can be taken out of your hands. “I’ll use the facilities at Aberdeen to continue my rehabilitation. I know the physios at the club and I have faith in them. “Everyone knows I’m from Aberdeen and the plan was always to come home at some stage but it’s maybe come a bit quicker than I thought.” Anderson’s troubles began soon after he was signed by Sunderland boss Roy Keane for £1million in 2007. The centre-half only played one Premiership game before rupturing his ankle ligaments. As he battled back to fitness he was loaned out to Plymouth and Burnley but was then hit with a serious knee problem. He moved to Derby in 2010 but his time there was also blighted by injury and Rams boss Nigel Clough was happy to let him go. Anderson said: “With the rehabilitation I was doing, the manager looked at the bigger picture and I came to an agreement with Derby on Friday to terminate my contract. “I have to say it’s been one big anti-climax since I left Aberdeen. “It has been frustrating and disappointing to have not played as much as I would have liked.” The former Scotland star started his career at Pittodrie and spent 11 years at the club. And Craig Brown admits he’d love to hand Anderson a deal – so long as he is over all his injury problems. He said: “It would be a wonderful acquisition, if he’s fit. “We’d love to have him back on the staff here but it would require someone buying one of our players or players moving on elsewhere. “Our player budget has reached its limit and that reduces the immediate chance of him signing.” Aberdeen skipper Ricky Foster would also love to see his predecessor sign on again at his spiritual home. He said: “Russell was a great player for Aberdeen. “He was one of the main reasons we qualified for Europe and why we were in the top six every season. “He was inspirational to the team and especially for young players like myself and Andrew Considine at the time. It would give us all a massive lift to have him back.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 No. Too many posters on here seem to be looking through their rose-tinted glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 No. Too many posters on here seem to be looking through their rose-tinted glasses. No you're right, we should be trying to get Benny Yorston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 He wasnae a full back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 From what I've seen we are very weak through the middle, yes we desperately need width, a winger or 2 or maybe just play Pawlett but Anderson fit would be a thoroughly positive addition to the team. Improves the team, suits me fine but he has to both prove fitness and be on the right terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 No. Too many posters on here seem to be looking through their rose-tinted glasses. While others are looking at the fact that we haven't kept a clean sheet since 30th September. Anderson would stroll into the starting line-up (if fit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsharpie Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Dear milne. We all hate you. We are sure you know this. So. Do something (for once) to show that you have the best interests of AFC and its team at heart. If the best CB we have had since the 80's want to come back to the club and he is fit, then instead of saving a bit of cash that you will use to punt Brown and Knox, why dont you use it to strengethen the squad up. I know this is a crazy idea, but hey, you never know. It might buy you with a little good will from the supporters. Merry Christmas you crook Capitalsharpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hibs join Aberdeen FC in race to sign Anderson- SPL rivals keen on Russell ABERDEEN FC have been warned they face competition for ex-skipper Russell Anderson. SPL rivals Hibs, who expressed an interest in signing free agent Anderson last summer, are likely to be keen again. But Aberdeen FC boss Craig Brown has been reassured by the player’s agent, Blair Morgan, they will have the first option on signing the 33-year-old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme_S Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 PAYP deal does indeed sound sensible. but Brown is saying someone has to go, for this to happen. So when Anderson is out for 4 weeks with hamstring knack we'll have 1 less player available than we had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstar Tradesman Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Somebody has to go........ So we can't even afford free players now. What's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Aberdeen FC fans will have to wait for Anderson Craig Brown in no rush to sign Russell By Charlie Allan Published: 27/12/2011 ABERDEEN FC fans were today warned they will have to be patient as they wait for the chance to see Russell Anderson in a red shirt again. Former skipper Anderson is back at Pittodrie recuperating from a hamstring injury after agreeing to terminate his contract with Derby County. With the transfer window due to open again in five days, Aberdeen FC fans are excited by the prospect of seeing Anderson playing for his home town club again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 AS usual EE in "saying fuck all" schocker. This is old news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 AS usual EE in "saying fuck all" schocker. This is old news! You're using the term "news" very loosely here min Tomorrow I expect them to tell me the sun rose yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooth_stander Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Brooner now saying it's unlikely Anderson will play again this season. Which would explain why Derby paid up his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Good news I think, if true. I don't know if it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 The good news is that Foster is not the captain. If Anderson was to sign should he automatically be captain? Doesnt know the vast majority of the team and wont be fit till Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 The good news is that Foster is not the captain. If Anderson was to sign should he automatically be captain? Doesnt know the vast majority of the team and wont be fit till Feb. I read elsewhere it wouldn't be till March? Either way, if he's pay as you play then it is a good deal for the club and Ando I still think Arnason should be captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I read elsewhere it wouldn't be till March? Either way, if he's pay as you play then it is a good deal for the club and Ando I still think Arnason should be captain. Agree fully. I read somewhere (must've been on here?) that he wasn't going to be back this season? Kaptain Kari it is then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Agree fully. I read somewhere (must've been on here?) that he wasn't going to be back this season? Kaptain Kari it is then! x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Aye but its Broon picking it and look what he went for last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Aye but its Broon picking it and look what he went for last time You're only saying that because Foster was on loan at Rangers. In Broon's defence he hadn't taken his medication that day he made Ricky the captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'm not sure I care who comes in actually. Simply getting rid of foster is a dream come true for me. Had at most, one decent half season for us. After zander ballbag (and mulgrew before) it seems we've gotten rid of the rotten core in the dressing room. now to do the same with the boardroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Was Brown not in the paper last week saying Anderson was out for the season. Why waste a squad space on a player who will not be able to play until next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Anderson set to sign deal with Aberdeen FC Craig Brown homes in on former skipper By Sean Wallace Published: 12/01/2012 RUSSELL Anderson looks set to confirm his return to Aberdeen FC within the next 24 hours. Boss Craig Brown delivered good news to Aberdeen FC fans yesterday by securing top scorer Scott Vernon and defender Andrew Considine on extended contracts. He is now close to concluding a deal with former club skipper Anderson, who is a free agent after being released by Derby County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Christopher Harvey @ChristopherHarv Russell Anderson NOT re-signing today, nothing imminent re-Grimmer either. #Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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