Wee article in the EE about him today.  Pretty much backing up what Jack said last week.  Personally I expect to see a lot more of it appearing as the club try to show a united front.  If we get results like we did on Saturday, fine by me.

 

As side note, we need to see a few more goals from Hayes.  The guy clearly has a good shot on him and is one of the key players in that team.  If Hayes has a good game, we have a good game.  Wouldn't have thought that the Oirish have many others that could perform like he can on his day.  Surprised he's not in the squad (not this time around as he as rubbish for a few weeks).

 

Article below:

 

FIRED-UP Jonny Hayes today warned rumours and criticism directed towards Pittodrie will only unify the Reds in the bid for glory.

 

Aberdeen finally halted a horror six-game winless slump with a 2-0 New Firm derby victory.

 

In the build-up to that Dundee United clash, skipper Ryan Jack rubbished rumours of dressing-room disharmony and bust-ups.

 

Hayes reckons those attacks come from people “ trying to take down” Aberdeen who, having topped the Premiership table after eight straight wins, are now a target to be shot at.

 

Instead of derailing the Reds, who are now back to winning ways, Hayes insisted it will make an already tight dressing-room even stronger.

 

The 28-year-old winger said: “Some people are against us and trying to take us down.

 

“A few weeks ago the manager told us that we are now targets and people might want to say some bad things about us but we cannot let it affect us.

 

“I talked to a good friend of mine who is a life-long Aberdeen fan about it a few days ago.

 

“He talked about the amount of rubbish and rumours he has heard. Some of it is so unbelievable especially when I know how close that dressing-room is and how well we all get on.

 

“For things to come out like that, you don’t know where it comes from.”

 

Hayes added: “It is a brilliant dressing-room with good boys and really good friends.

 

“You don’t really get that in dressing-rooms as you maybe get a couple of friends here and there. But at Aberdeen you can go for a coffee or a pint with every one of the boys and it would be a good laugh.

 

“Being around a footballing dressing-room you know what to believe, and what not to believe, what to take with a pinch of salt and what is utterly ridiculous.

 

“Most boys are experienced enough to know it’s those who don’t want us to do well that are saying things about us.”

The Republic are away to Moldova on Sunday, I would be happy if Jonny is left on the bench again for now.  He has to be knocking on the door for a starting place soon though.

As long as he doesn't get injured but would be nice for him if he at least gets half an hour.  It's good having three players from our squad in theirs.  Can't ever be a bad thing.

As long as he doesn't get injured but would be nice for him if he at least gets half an hour.  It's good having three players from our squadin theirs.  Can't ever be a bad thing.

 

Upon reflection, that's a fair comment

Both Johnny and Rooney unused subs again tonight.

 

While it's good that both come back uninjured it would have been nice to see them get a wee run out.

 

I see that  McLean scored 2 though.... after me being critical of him too. 

Both Johnny and Rooney unused subs again tonight.

 

While it's good that both come back uninjured it would have been nice to see them get a wee run out.

 

I see that  McLean scored 2 though.... after me being critical of him too. 

 

Shame for them both, thought they should get a run about, especially rooney