Well, now that the management situation has settled, hoping to see some action when the window opens.

 

GK - solid

 

Defense - would love to see us get a left back. No idea who...

 

Midfield - major issues - I’m pretty sure we’re stuck with Tansey and O’Connor but we need a holding mid to partner Shinnie. We also need pace and width, wouldn’t be surprised or disappointed to see McGinn back, and he can play #10 too. Would like to see us swap McLean for O’Hollaran but pretty certain that won’t happen now. With Christie, Stewart, and Ross capable of playing attacking mid McLean can go sooner rather than later.

 

Forward - so far May hasn’t been great but I put that on the team and the lack of service plus tactics that don’t suit him. Would like to see us offer Rooney and cash for Moult. Crazy talk but a front two of May and Moult would be tasty.

 

Realistically, a left back and a holding mid must be acquired in January. Unrealistically, add Moult and O’Hollaran and those four would suit me nicely. With Stewart and Christie gone in the summer picking up McGinn too works for me!

 

 

 

 

we really didnt need mcginn, i mean its good he is back but i dont believe it was  a priority

 

Stewart was brought in as his replacement, albeit a one season loan. With McGinn back I'd argue that it is Stewart we no longer need.

dont disagree

we really didnt need mcginn, i mean its good he is back but i dont believe it was  a priority

 

McGinn is light years ahead of Stewart and the Swimmer ability wise. Bringing him back was a no brainer.

McGinn is light years ahead of Stewart and the Swimmer ability wise. Bringing him back was a no brainer.

 

Agreed. They all give us options that we severely lacked early on this season. I don't think all 3 will play, but when we lose Christie against Celtic, McGinn softens the blow slightly.

Devlin deal all but done.

Joining immediately but to continue his rehabilitation from knee injury.

Annnounced later today or tomorrow

On a separate issue wtf is going on regarding thw work permit for our Man City loanee.

The silence surrounding this is deafening.

Surely the club are long overdue to make some form of statement regarding the state of play here 

Good stuff. The fact that it's done in this window means we can't be held to ransom by O'Connor. I'd be tempted to let him and Arnason go in the summer now and go for one good midfielder and perhaps a (pacier) centre half cover that can also play right back (someone akin to McNaughton in style but on the right).

And apparently Hull City third bid for McKenna was in the region of £700k and turned down.

Hull to look at other targets now

Can’t say I really remember very much of Devlin, but he can’t be any worse than AoC, so that should be positive – hopefully AoC is away in the summer.

 

The whole deal with City boy seems very suspect. He’s been punted round Europe to places where it is easier to get a permit by the looks of things. I don’t mind an unknown quantity if he’s a step up from what we have, but the way this is dragging on it looks like he may not be coming at all!

 

I would imagine we have a few other faces in mind, but we’re looking to take them in on Bosmans rather than fees in January.

 

And apparently Hull City third bid for McKenna was in the region of £700k and turned down.

Hull to look at other targets now

 

It's good to see we are now in the position to turn an offer like that down. In years gone by we would of bitten Hulls hands off with that for a 21 year old.

https://www.afc.co.uk/2018/01/26/signing-news-devlin-becomes-don/

 

3.5 year contract.

Good stuff. Never massively rated him, but only saw him a few times. Had a couple of good games against us though, so hopefully he'll slot right in on the right hand side. That's our centre backs sorted for next season though. That'll hopefully give us time and room to search for a centre mid or two (or left back) and a striker.

McInnes saying Joe Lewis needs an operation for cartilage damage and will be out for a while.

 

Could we see a keeper brought in short term?

Never knew that Devlin had been on our books as a teenager

McInnes saying Joe Lewis needs an operation for cartilage damage and will be out for a while.

 

Could we see a keeper brought in short term?

 

Assume we'll have to. Is the u20s loon nae injured, and th'ither only 16? We should just put Leighton on the bench for old times.

McInnes saying Joe Lewis needs an operation for cartilage damage and will be out for a while.

 

Could we see a keeper brought in short term?

 

Hate to quote myself but according to Tyrone we'll be looking at another keeper.

 

Never knew that Devlin had been on our books as a teenager

 

Saw that myself and didn't know either.

Good attitude from Devlin and saying the right things - said it was a no brainer since he gets the chance to play in Europe and cup finals (hopefully.) Pretty sure he could have gotten better money elsewhere, good on him.

Dailt Retard reporting Aston Villa have been monitoring the McKenna situation and are about to make a bid.....

Not sure if posted on here already, but I heard today that Christie has been offered an extension from Celtic, but has turned it down unless he gets assurances of first team football. The source is someone close to him and no idea if true, but if so it may mean we could have a chance to sign him. Also, I was told he loves it here.

 

Quite possibly all shite I was told, but I do hope we at least try and get him signed up.

If Christie plays like he did on Wednesday, he can fuck off right now.

 

Ok already, everyone has a worst performance of the month, season or career just like we have a best performance.

 

He's a good footballer or at least better than average in the SPFL.

 

Needs to deliver more end product and needs to turn up in big games. Too lightweight for me and I'd be surprised if he ever had as bad a game as he just had at Ibrox.

Christie is a really interesting one. Don't see him as a permanent first 11 at Celtic, don't see him as an EPL player, so would most likely follow in McLean's footsteps and be somewhere in the championship. There are a number of Scottish players who go there and are rarely heard of, no trophy or cup final opportunities, certainly no Europe, and don't get a sniff of the Scotland squad. Think Jonny Hayes showed him exactly what may happen going back to Celtic.

 

He's been in a national squad, and here can challenge for trophies and play in Europe. He can also be our star man, and right now he is. With the exception of money (which is huge obviously), why leave Aberdeen. Obviously he has to as a loan player but he certainly has it good with us.

Think Jonny Hayes showed him exactly what may happen going back to Celtic.

 

And Hayes was infinitely more effective for us than Christie has ever been. Stronger, more goals, more ability to influence a match, just a better footballer all round.

 

The frustration is that Christie could be as good as Hayes was, possibly considerably better given his brain and his quick feet. We're not getting the best out of him but it's not necessarily anything to do with us.

And Hayes was infinitely more effective for us than Christie has ever been. Stronger, more goals, more ability to influence a match, just a better footballer all round.

 

The frustration is that Christie could be as good as Hayes was, possibly considerably better given his brain and his quick feet. We're not getting the best out of him but it's not necessarily anything to do with us.

 

Eventually Hayes was very good for us but initially he wasn't anything special.  Christie has scored 14 goals in his year (7 this season) with us whereas Hayes took in 3 season only scored 13.

Good point. You're totally correct. My judgement of Hayes was influenced by his last 18 months in particular.

 

I like Christie. He's just got so much growth to come. As is usual at his age.

Not sure if posted on here already, but I heard today that Christie has been offered an extension from Celtic, but has turned it down unless he gets assurances of first team football. The source is someone close to him and no idea if true, but if so it may mean we could have a chance to sign him. Also, I was told he loves it here.

 

Quite possibly all shite I was told, but I do hope we at least try and get him signed up.

 

We tried to get Christie on permanent deal last summer and player was not interested. Cannot see that having changed. Would expect him to try his luck in England if he does not extend with the unwashed.