Well, the window is just over 3 weeks away, who realistically can we get? Pretty sure a center mid will be targeted.

 

Is Murray Davidson any good? Sounds like the type of player we could do with. Worth paying for? Swap for Pawlett?

 

I liked the rumor of a straight swap, Tansey for Miles Storey.

 

Who else is out there that, one we can afford, and two, would be allowed to join us in January? I really don't want another complete unknown from the lower leagues, hasn't proven too effective. At least we know what Tansey and Davidson can do.

http://www.afc.co.uk/news/9145.php#.WJC7I1OLSUk

 

Kesi Omolokun leaves Pittodrie

Contract terminated.

Well, pretty much silence here......is that it? Another very disappointing window if that is indeed the case. Our squad is smaller and we've even less cover now. Injuries and suspensions, particularly to Jack, McLean, or Shinnie could certainly hurt us. Does Shinnie have a suspension coming up? I assume O'Connor is our back up for the holding mid positions??

 

For the last three years we've stuttered to the finish. Can't help but believe 2-3 players in January adds freshness, an increased competitive edge for playing time etc. While the January window is a tough one those around us have done business and we haven't improved things (Christie is just a straight swap for Maddison.) Hopefully one or two pieces of business appear in the last few hours!

Mcinnes has basically said we're not signing anyone, he has the squad he needs for the rest of the season. Boost having Hayes and McGinn but you're right,  Shinnie will serve a suspension against Motherwell I believe. Disappointing window again.

 

  Wont be too unhappy if it stays as is.Tricky window to work in,glad we didnt augment with average squad fillers

 

  ...cue an 11.59 departure

The window slams shut

The window slams shut

 

...in England

Bloody hell, it was definitely an article on Scottish football that I read it was 23.00

Well, the damn things shut now

Well i'm delighted that the window is closed and we still have Johnny. Looking forward to him sending one of his raking 25 yarders into the dhims net tonight now.

 

I would like to have seen another holding midfielder brought in to challenge Jack in there but Johnny and Niall are still here so happy days.

 

On the holding midfielder subject, i used to think that these type of players were ten-a-penny, as all you needed was someone who was good at getting in the way of the oppo and popping the ball off to a more artistic teammate (ala Brian Grant to Jazza, Deschamps to Zizou, Makalele to... you get my drift, eh?) but we seem to find it impossible to come across such a player. 

Well that was anti-climactic.

 

50% disappointed, 50% relieved.

Well that was anti-climactic.

 

50% disappointed, 50% relieved.

Couldn't agree more

Well, what a disappointing window that was....again. Yet another window we fail to strengthen the squad and obviously weaken squad depth. Don't see Morris leaving as an issue but Burns played and Storie is one of, if not the only natural central midfield back up.

 

It was only a matter of time before we had serious links to our best players. Onviously glad they haven't left and would certainly be tough to replace both players. Will make a tough summer if both go then, plus wouldn't be surprised if Rooney and Lewis got offers if they play well in the second half. Add to that jack possibly going certainly a time of significant change.

I suppose any money saved between now and the end of the season, whether that be transfer fees, signing on fee's or just wages goes into the pot for next season. That might be another couple of grand a week for McGinn, Jack, an extension on Hayes contract or replacements for any of those out of contract at the end of the season.

We need a window cleaner cos DM saw feck all

 

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/762039/Exclusive-Aberdeen-star-Jonny-Hayes-set-to-sign-new-deal

 

Yes please.

 

Scott Burns is one of the few journalists that normally seems to get AFC stories correct

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/762039/Exclusive-Aberdeen-star-Jonny-Hayes-set-to-sign-new-deal

 

Yes please.

 

Scott Burns is one of the few journalists that normally seems to get AFC stories correct

 

I was just about to post that, it'd be fantastic news if it does happen!

Great news if true.

 

Might make sense for the player as well.  He's played in England before and it didn't work out.  Also, it doesn't seem to be well remembered, but he was widely thought to have had a disappointing first season here.  Maybe he's a guy who needs time to adjust to new surroundings, and he might not get that at a club with more money to splash about.

 

It's a short career and money matters, but here he knows he's going to get picked and is highly thought of by the fans.  The alternative might be spending the later stages of his career sitting on the bench or in the stand at a club whose fans barely know who he is.

 

Would be great if true.Wasnt aware of the Wigan bid,and its the sort of figure you'd think they might have been tempted,knowing them, to sell at, but fair play.

 

 

Great news if it happens, Derek McInnes has been quoted as saying it won't happen in the next 48hrs but he is hopeful of getting tied up. McInnes is not the sort of guy to say something if he didn't believe it to be happening.

I suspect there will be a buy out clause in the contract and that way it will benefit both parties - Hayes gets a pay rise and Aberdeen get more money if they do sell him.

Wonder what the buy out clause is. Wouldn't be surprised if it's quite low. Hopefully not less than a million.

I'd like to follow on by expressing outrage at the ridiculously low buyout clause that has been inserted in his  contract.

 

 

This is a brilliant way to start a rumour.  I wonder which paper will pick up on it>

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/527839/stranraer-kid-kyle-turner-earns-aberdeen-training-stint-after-impressing-for-blues-this-season/

 

Sorry if posted elsewhere but haven't seen it.

Even bigger apology for source of link.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/527839/stranraer-kid-kyle-turner-earns-aberdeen-training-stint-after-impressing-for-blues-this-season/

 

Sorry if posted elsewhere but haven't seen it.

Even bigger apology for source of link.

 

Was that their left back? Good player like, very much stood out.

Was that their left back? Good player like, very much stood out.

 

Nae sure mate as wasn't at the game.

Looked at BBC report and he came on as a sub in 57th minute.

Sun article says he is a midfielder.

Son of ex St Mirren captain Tommy Turner who played football into his forties of my memory serves me right.

Regardless of outcome a pleasant change to see us looking at potential young talent in lower leagues for a change.

Liam Dick was Stranraer's left back and their best outfield player against us.  I don't remember any of the subs standing out as being particularly good or pish.