Lifted from today's online Sun.

As per usual not a single quote to back up any of this.

 

 

RUSSELL ANDERSON is edging closer to an emotional return to hometown team Aberdeen.

SunSport can reveal the former Dons captain is in talks with Derby to have his contract paid up and become an instant free agent.

 

Veteran Anderson, 33, is recovering from a hamstring injury and has only six months left of his Rams deal.

 

County boss Nigel Clough is happy for the ex-Scotland stopper to leave without a fee and it's believed Anderson's already been invited to continue his rehab at Pittodrie.

 

For now it's merely a friendly gesture for a hugely popular former player who made over 300 appearances for Aberdeen between 1996-2007 and was given a testimonial.

 

But it's believed Dons boss Craig Brown is poised to make him a pay-as-you-play offer for at least the rest of the season.

 

Anderson is keen to take his family back north after four years in England.

 

He left for Sunderland in a £1million move and had high hopes of making a big impact in the Premiership.

 

But cruel injury problems wrecked his ambitions at the Stadium of Light and the man who signed him, Roy Keane, was sacked.

 

Anderson has also played for Plymouth and Burnley.

 

Brown is desperate to bring in experienced players to bolster Aberdeen's fight for SPL survival and has tried before for Ando.

 

The timing wasn't right then, but it now looks perfect.

 

Brown, though, will be anxious to discover when Anderson will be available for action again.

 

Under-pressure Dons gaffer Brown needs to strengthen a defence which let slip a 2-0 lead against St Mirren on Saturday.

 

 

 

Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3992486/Russ-Anderson-set-for-Dons-return.html#ixzz1gJ7PCfYU

No.

 

Too many posters on here seem to be looking through their rose-tinted glasses.

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.

He wasnae a full back!

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.

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).

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

 

 

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.

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.

Somebody has to go........

 

So we can't even afford free players now.

 

What's the point?

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.

AS usual EE in "saying fuck all" schocker. This is old news!

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!

Brooner now saying it's unlikely Anderson will play again this season.

 

Which would explain why Derby paid up his contract.

Good news I think, if true. I don't know if it's true.

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.

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.

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! 

 

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

Aye but its Broon picking it and look what he went for last time

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.

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.

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?

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.

Christopher Harvey @ChristopherHarv

Russell Anderson NOT re-signing today, nothing imminent re-Grimmer either. #Aberdeen

Signing an 18 month contract.