Who do you see / want to see coming in over the summer?  Peepaw and Alexander have been confirmed as both leaving

 

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/aberdeen-fc/aberdeen-goalkeeper-neil-alexander-set-leave-dons/

 

Does this mean Rogers will actually be at the club?  Can't say i'm surprised and he is pretty old now anyway.

 

McGinn and Jack are still unknown but there appears to be a few making moves now which is not something we've seen for a while.  Personally, i'd like to see us get another left back now that Shinnie appears to be played in mid pretty much all the time.  Consi and O'Connor to be choice pairing with a new CB coming in to provide cover.  I'd say then we need another winger (should McGinn leave) and another CM if Jack leaves.  There is also the striker problem in which we are still reliant on Rooney, even if he is misfiring or short of form, he's still our leading scorer by some distance.

 

He's a class act.

 

I give you he was shite against Hamilton, it was difficult to believe what I was seeing.

 

I think everyone just expected that he would replace O'Connor and there is definitely an argument that says O'Connor doesn't deserve to be dropped.

 

Did they try that bloody awful 3 at the back shite again on Saturday?

 

If so, then with the usual results defensively.

 

Astounding that they didn't try it with Arnason in the team though.

No it was definitely a back 4 with Shinnie at left back. And as has been said before he really didn't look too good there, his awful attempt at a pass into midfield led directly to their first goal. And as Deek has said, there was a distinct lack of height in the team that cost us at the 2nd and 3rd goals, but they went into the game knowing this. Got away with it in the end but a similar selection against fartz could see us totally outmuscled.....I expect to see Consi back at left back and either Arnason or Reynolds in beside AOC.

 

Daily Rhebel saying McInnes wants to sign another defender before the window shuts. Probably a load of pony but if as expected Stockley joins Exeter there should be a wage free that can be utilised.

Arnason needs a chance, I mean we are awful at the back as it is, so be as well give him a couple of games.

 

I think we will see a CB come in on loan before the window shuts.

I actually wondered if Stoke would be looking to send Harry Souttar out on loan for the season but seeing as he wasnt even a regular in the dabs team before he went there probably isn't quite ready for our level, maybe Kilmarnock or the likes would be interested.

Offer Reynolds and some cash to County for Andrew Davies. See whats available in the loan market for fullback(s).

According to some on twitter, we are due just over £100k after Reading agreed to sign Aluko for £7.5m from Fulham. Mental considering he was free last season.

According to some on twitter, we are due just over £100k after Reading agreed to sign Aluko for £7.5m from Fulham. Mental considering he was free last season.

 

Sounds fake. We didn't sell him to Fulham so why would they owe us and why 100k, random number??

It doesnt

 

The rules have been in place for some time now, all players sold for fees have percentages of said fee trickled down as solidarity payments to all clubs who had them on their books between ages 16-23 for their development. Matters not a jot how often they are sold. So we get around £112k based on the 7.5 million fee quoted.

 

Tragically Sevco will also get a slice although as it was actually oldco he played for it will be interesting to see if the liquidator grabs this.....

It doesnt

 

The rules have been in place for some time now, all players sold for fees have percentages of said fee trickled down as solidarity payments to all clubs who had them on their books between ages 16-23 for their development. Matters not a jot how often they are sold. So we get around £112k based on the 7.5 million fee quoted.

 

Tragically Sevco will also get a slice although as it was actually oldco he played for it will be interesting to see if the liquidator grabs this.....

 

Well, that's a bit of luck. Sell Stockley plus 112k and a few more pennies for a half decent central defender!

McLennan out on loan to Brechin and Anderson out on loan to Elgin. Both development loans.

McLennan out on loan to Brechin and Anderson out on loan to Elgin. Both development loans.

 

End of their time with us then?

End of their time with us then?

 

As they are development loans and both are 18 and 19 respectively I would guess not. It is more a case of getting first team experience for them.

Aye, McLennan reminds me of Shankland a few years back. Bigger than most at his age group and at that stage where he can either kick on and be very good or nae make it. He seems to have a bit more mobility though and I reckon he could turn into a decent player. It's a shame we can't get them at a slightly higher level than either of those two, but at least they're close by and will get regular game time.

 

Noticeable that Harvie hasn't gone out again. Hopefully he'll start to push for a place from the bench.

Injury prone Lewis Macleod anyone ?

the guy on sportscene, least he is a dandie?

the guy on sportscene, least he is a dandie?

 

If you mean Lewis Macleod? Naw the hun that left sevco a couple of seasons back to join that footballing colossus Brentford....and promptly fecked his knee IIRC. Hardly kicked a ball since.....

If you mean Lewis Macleod? Naw the hun that left sevco a couple of seasons back to join that footballing colossus Brentford....and promptly fecked his knee IIRC. Hardly kicked a ball since.....

 

That's the one TC.

Rumours on twatter that he is on his way to us

That's the one TC.

Rumours on twatter that he is on his way to us

 

Well, we usually sign one crocked footballer a season, medics will be bored otherwise...

That's the one TC.

Rumours on twatter that he is on his way to us

 

Yeh i saw his name suddenly appear oh the Hat last night. Underwhelmed to say the least.

Regarding MacLeod, IF ,and obviously it's a big if, he does indeed sign, surely it would Shinnie going back to LB? We don't need McLean, Shinnie, Tansey & MacLeod, but I am willing to bet that most now feel Shinnie is naturally a Central Midfielder?

 

I'm fairly certain we've been linked with MacLeod before, along with Jamie Ness, and to be honest, I can't see it personally, if we're still in the market, it surely has to be some sort of defensive cover. We are heavy in the midfield and forward areas, even if Stockley leaves, seems strange there's been no announcement with him though, should have been completed by now?

Macleod is a right midfielder/right winger. Doubt that would mean Shinnie dropping back. IIRC when he was "starring" for sevco in the Championship against the likes of Raith Rovers and Dumbarton he was doing a similar job for them as PeePaw did for us, albeit he was being hyped by the weegia as the next big thing....

 

Anyway I'm kind of hoping that Birmingham come back in with bid of 800k(min) for McLean. Far better that than losing him for free to sevco next year. I'd then offer the Dhims 500k for Liam Henderson as his replacement, though if hibs sell McGinn to Forest I suspect they will have exactly the same idea...

Aye, McLennan reminds me of Shankland a few years back. Bigger than most at his age group and at that stage where he can either kick on and be very good or nae make it. He seems to have a bit more mobility though and I reckon he could turn into a decent player. It's a shame we can't get them at a slightly higher level than either of those two, but at least they're close by and will get regular game time.

 

Noticeable that Harvie hasn't gone out again. Hopefully he'll start to push for a place from the bench.

 

Brechin are a championship side this season so not going to get him much higher than that

Brechin are a championship side this season so not going to get him much higher than that

 

That's right, forgot about that. Used to them just being pash. Good stuff.

 

Thank fuck. Good luck loon.