Interest in Lee Croft according to the Express

 

 

Managers Terry Butcher and Derek McInnes have both expressed an interest, but they face competition from Birmingham, Sheffield United and Rotherham, while Major League Soccer is also an option for the 28-year-old winger.

 

Croft helped St Johnstone reach their first-ever Scottish Cup Final and has played an influential role in getting Tommy Wright’s side into the top six of the Premiership.

 

The Englishman is out of contract in the summer and could leave McDiarmid Park under freedom of contract, although talks continue on an extension to his existing contract.

 

Croft is in his second spell with Saints. He also had stints at Derby, Manchester City, Norwich, Huddersfield and Oldham.

No real surprise in any of that, other than possibly Vernon, but guess we have someone lined up to replace him.

No real surprise in any of that, other than possibly Vernon, but guess we have someone lined up to replace him.

 

Better hope we do as he's a decent striker.

Genuinely sad that Crespo has gone   hopefully have a suitable striker lined up.

Sorry to see Vernon go as thought he could have done a job as back up to Rooney again next season. I have faith in current management team to have a replacement already lined up to be in for start of preseason and the first euro tie. Hopefully Vernon goes back down South as I would not want to see him going to another SPL team.

 

Good to see Low getting another year. Think he has looked a decent player in the games I have seen him in.

 

 

Worth a look?

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-27432256

Worth a look?

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-27432256

 

No!

No!

 

No?  The pie queue in the RDU was pretty long the other day. Another pair of hands behind the counter to shore things up could be just what we need.

No?  The pie queue in the RDU was pretty long the other day. Another pair of hands behind the counter to shore things up could be just what we need.

 

Who would buy a pie served by that cunt?

No?  The pie queue in the RDU was pretty long the other day. Another pair of hands behind the counter to shore things up could be just what we need.

 

If its part of his community service and we dont have to pay him then... No, just no

No?  The pie queue in the RDU was pretty long the other day. Another pair of hands behind the counter to shore things up could be just what we need.

 

 

I'd sooner trust him on the park than I would with our precious pie money.

Anyone else thinking we might be putting an offer to kenny mclean who's out of contract this summer?  I think he would be an excellent addition and our central midfield could do with strength in depth.

ABERDEEN chairman Stewart Milne is willing to dig deep into his own pockets to pay the transfer fee for Graeme Shinnie after the Dons made a move for the Inverness defender.

By: Scott Burns

 

The Dons have already asked Caley Thistle if their highly-rated left-back, above, is available.

 

Express Sport understands Aberdeen were given very little encouragement but are still ready to firm up their interest with a five-figure bid this week.

 

Inverness value Shinnie in six figures and know there is interest from Hibs and clubs south of the border, so much depends on whether they believe they can strike a better deal elsewhere.

 

But they may also not want to risk the 22-year-old running down his contract.

 

Milne, pleased with progress under Derek McInnes, wants the Dons to kick on and is prepared to fork out some of his own money if the manager identifies a player, such as Shinnie, whom he believes will enhance their squad.

 

McInnes wants his transfer business done quickly with the Dons making an early start in  Europe, so will try to sign Shaleum Logan – freed by Brentford – on a permanent basis.

 

McInnes also wants a striker and a keeper to push Jamie Langfield.

All the quotes make it even more believable.

All the quotes make it even more believable.

 

And here was me thinking I was the resident old cynic 

Would be great if it were true, although I kinda stop reading when they mentioned that a fee would be involved...

McFadden has been released? Anybody be happy with him signing?

McFadden has been released? Anybody be happy with him signing?

 

I'd take him for a season. If he's realistic about wages...

McFadden has been released? Anybody be happy with him signing?

 

In true Frankie Howard style

 

No, No and thrice No

Pass. Past it and too expensive.

no mcfadden for me.  We've got enough wide players and are in need of full backs and a striker. Would much rather funds went that way.

 

Surely if he's only 30 he's still got some gas in the tank? Although unless it was a financial decision, Motherwell releasing him says it all.

DUNDEE look set to win the race to sign former Dons striker Scott Vernon.

 

The 30-year-old Englishman was one of three players told by Aberdeen their contracts were not being renewed.

 

It’s understood Vernon, who scored 43 goals during his four years at Pittodrie, is keen to remain north of the border. He’s already held talks with newly promoted Dundee, who are managed by his former Pittodrie team-mate Paul Hartley.

 

Vernon scored 15 goals in his first season at Pittodrie to finish as the club’s top scorer.

 

He spent much of last season on the bench but still played his part to help the Dons win the League Cup and qualify for Europe.

 

Vernon scored one of Aberdeen’s penalties in their League Cup final shoot-out victory over Inverness Caley Thistle.

 

He also claimed a hat-trick in Aberdeen’s 3-1 league win over Dundee United at Tannadice earlier this month.

I reckon he'd do a decent job for Dundeh

I reckon he'd do a decent job for Dundeh

 

Agreed

If Dundee can get players to supply the right type of ball to Vernon he will get the goals that will keep them up.