http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/sub/TVNewsDetail/0,,10284~1210007,00.html?

 

Seems to fairly genuine and sincere.  I have no problem with Barry and would rather we sang his name on Sat to show him and the board that we feel he has been a decent player and can still be a decent player at afc.

 

Dunno what Clark and Hart have been saying but tbh not going to miss them as much or, in Clark's case, at all

The good news: Two papers reporting that we have made an improved offer.

 

 

 

The bad news: The Sun and the Retard.

The good news: Two papers reporting that we have made an improved offer.

 

 

 

The bad news: The Sun and the Retard.

 

Allwe need is the EE to confirm it. 

http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=426&fid=204&sty=2&act=1&mid=2130905663

 

Some guy on PNE site reckons Hart has signed and Nicholson also going there next week

 

But we all know Barry Nic is staying here

Allwe need is the EE to confirm it. 

 

Well you did ask for it

 

WE'RE STILL IN WITH A SHOUT

 

12:00 - 12 January 2008

 

 

 

The Dons have launched a second bid to persuade Barry Nicholson to stay at Pittodrie.

 

The midfielder, who is due to play in today's Scottish Cup fourth round clash at Falkirk, looked set to leave the Dons along with fellow contract rebels Michael Hart and Chris Clark.

 

But manager Jimmy Calderwood confirmed they have resumed talks with Nicholson in the hope of getting him to follow Zander Diamond's lead by signing a new deal.

 

 

 

"Barry gave us an opening by saying he definitely doesn't want to leave," said Jimmy.

 

"We've spoken to him again to see exactly what he's looking at and will take it from there.

 

"It's not just down to money for Barry.

 

"He's played 400 games in Scotland and this could be his last chance to sample what it is like down in England.

 

"But as long as he is still here we will be doing what we can to persuade Barry that staying at Pittodrie is the better option.

 

"It's easier for the other two lads because they've got offers to go to England.

 

"I'm sure the offers will come for Barry as well, but until they do there has to be a chance he could end up staying with us."

 

Hart and Clark look set to seal moves to Plymouth Argyle if the English club meet Aberdeen's £400,000 asking price and can agree terms with the duo.

 

But Calderwood dismissed suggestions the news of them leaving has harmed morale ahead of the Falkirk match.

 

"The three contract rebels have been getting dog's abuse from the other players," he said.

 

"It has actually helped to lighten the mood and get them in the right frame of mind for today's game."

 

The Dons are also on the brink of sorting out Sone Aluko's loan deal from Birmingham City.

 

Calderwood said:

 

"I spoke to Birmingham boss Alex McLeish the other night and we expect to get all of that sorted out next week."

 

Aluko is doubtful for today's game because of shin splints and the flu.

 

Falkirk will be without striker Michael Higdon, who has a knee injury.

 

The Dons see that as a boost, although they know they will have to improve on their performance in last week's 0-0 SPL draw with the Bairns if they want to make the next round.

 

Calderwood said: "If we play like we did a week ago we will get our backsides skelped.

 

"The players know how important the game is, they are used to tough ties in this competition."

 

 

 

Aluko is doubtful for today's game because of shin splints and the flu.

 

ouch! that's seen the end of many a footballer's career!

Dear me SHIN SPLINTS?

 

Ooch AMPUTATE Dr Bob!