RicoS321 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I'd be interested to see the comparison between injuries and suspensions to centre backs compared to other parts of the pitch. I suspect that would quickly show your concern to be false. We're just as likely, if not more, to have a forward player being hacked down or pulling a hamstring as a defender suffering concussion (when was the last time a dons' centre half was out with concussion?). Injuries occur all over the pitch, so cover is a concern in all areas. Similarly, Stockley was sent off more than our entire defence last season. I'm specifically talking about our first 11 though, not cover. Our defence has not weakened in our first 11, whereas our midfield and forward areas have. Ergo, before we worry about cover, we sort the first team. We need to have enough to beat this mob on Thursday, and our weakened first tram in midfield and attack reduce this chance (I still think we're good enough). Our first team defence is as likely as it was this time last season to get us through the first round. Nothing has changed in that regard other than the fact that we don't have a player to cover the defence in the same way Jack did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CvB Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Being linked with a permanent deal for Mackay Steven this morning according to Chris McLaughlin - BBC He does say numbers dont add up though and a deal is very unlikely as it stands. Report I read this morning said a loan, but I see now that you can only have 1 player on loan from a rival club, which I never realised. You'd think that his wage demands would be too rich for our budget to be honest, but perhaps he's just a loon that wants to play regardless of the money....aye, I doubt that as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I can't imagine this would be such a public story if the player wasn't interested in the move already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny de salvo Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Think there's a player in O'Connor but not convinced that is as centre-half. Cover for right-back/holding midfield. A solid right sided centre-half needed. A wee bit surprised that we are looking at trialists when management team would surely have identified a list of potential targets knowing Taylor was off? Can't say overly convinced by Meekings - but falls into our price range and surely would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 3 Trialists turning out for under 20's as we speak, would imagine at least one will be for Senior Squad, maybe the defender Adam Susac again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 3 Trialists turning out for under 20's as we speak, would imagine at least one will be for Senior Squad, maybe the defender Adam Susac again? Read about one other being on the bench, there two on the bench then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Two announcements imminent apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgindon Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Guessing the Shay news is one of them? (rather than a new signing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Not sure there's 2 announcements, read the two as a hint to Logan's squad number. Would love to be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Not sure there's 2 announcements, read the two as a hint to Logan's squad number. Would love to be wrong though. That's way I read it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Under 20's beat Montrose 3-0 and one of the trialists scored, young Bruce Anderson got the other 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Some images from Twitter confirm that the trialist is definitely Adam Susac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/aberdeen-fc/fraser-fyvie-pictured-training-aberdeen/ Surely just letting him keep fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/aberdeen-fc/fraser-fyvie-pictured-training-aberdeen/ Surely just letting him keep fit? You'd hope so. What happened to his deal with the arabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 You'd hope so. What happened to his deal with the arabs? Last I read, it had fell through, the agent shouldering the blame. Anyone think we will actually sign anyone today? We have up until 7.45pm tonight in order for potential new signing to be eligible for the game tomorrow. Alluding to that list on EE, Moult, Mackay-Steven & Maloney still the main targets, but it won't be Maloney, McInnes already stated he's weeks away from being match fit, the defender Susac played 2 friendlies now and we have had bids for Moult rejected. I personally believe the manager wants a winger more than anything just now, will have to wait and see I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nips_and_Tatties Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Some images from Twitter confirm that the trialist is definitely Adam Susac. Doesn't sound too bad. Right footed but can play centre left too. Worth 350,000 euros I think. Get him signed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Derek - There's a few things ongoing and I'm still hopeful that we may manage something by tonight's deadline in terms of bringing one in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 According to Agent Scotland, we're after this guy: Lewin Nyatanga, who amusingly, Northampton signed Taylor as a replacement. Also, according to Tyrone STV, DM has confirmed that we wont be offering Susac a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Fairly certain he's predominantly left footed, which would mean O'Connor would be our only right footed CB, and it's no secret McInnes likes balance. Although he has reasonable pedigree and I do remember him, wasn't a bad defender at all. Will wait and see I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CvB Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 According to Agent Scotland, we're after this guy: Has that account every produced anything factual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Not sure to be honest. Although there's now talk that there's an announcement coming soon and the press are there. All the talk is about Gary Mackay-Steven, but IF we are signing someone today/tonight, it'll be a defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Has that account every produced anything factual? I think he's had more of a success rate than others, but that's not saying much. Aye KFP, seems to be plenty of defender chat, was that from his presser this afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckinPowers Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I think he's had more of a success rate than others, but that's not saying much. Aye KFP, seems to be plenty of defender chat, was that from his presser this afternoon? The alleged announcement was only posted less than an hour ago, regarding the defender, yes I see McInnes said we need to add another player at the back so you would have to imagine any signing in time for tomorrow, will be just that, a defender. I still wouldn't be surprised if he's happy to get through the 2 legs vs Siroki with O'Connor & Reynolds at the back then see what's available afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosgka Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Moult has said he does not want to sign on longer at Murderwell, the bid from Aberdeen has tempted him so lets hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA-Don Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Mackay-Steven! Welcome aboard, see this going the way McGinn did. Left Celtic and success here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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