HarleyQuinn Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 MainStandMoan recently posted this on AFC Chat: "Its likely that there will be no additions to the squad until there are 2/3 departures, or unless we make the group stages in Europe. It may be towards the end of the month before any of the potential departures find a club. Likely candidates are pretty much as mentioned by others, Ojo, Kennedy, Ferguson, McGeouch. Watford have not increased their bid, although that may now happen given there's interest from 2 clubs in Holland on Ferguson. We have been asked to be kept informed by St Johnstone on Jason Kerr, with Kennedy being used as bait, but that depends on a large fee coming in for Ferguson. There is a new deal on the table for Hedges, which may further harm any potential additions, with that eating into the budget too. Dave Cormack now back in the country, quarantining in a local luxury hotel, things tend to happen when he is here, so lets see what the next 2/3 weeks bring." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said: MainStandMoan recently posted this on AFC Chat: "Its likely that there will be no additions to the squad until there are 2/3 departures, or unless we make the group stages in Europe. It may be towards the end of the month before any of the potential departures find a club. Likely candidates are pretty much as mentioned by others, Ojo, Kennedy, Ferguson, McGeouch. Watford have not increased their bid, although that may now happen given there's interest from 2 clubs in Holland on Ferguson. We have been asked to be kept informed by St Johnstone on Jason Kerr, with Kennedy being used as bait, but that depends on a large fee coming in for Ferguson. There is a new deal on the table for Hedges, which may further harm any potential additions, with that eating into the budget too. Dave Cormack now back in the country, quarantining in a local luxury hotel, things tend to happen when he is here, so lets see what the next 2/3 weeks bring." Not a chance that's him... unless the same was posted on aberdeen-mad. Edited July 12, 2021 by Merkland Red 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Merkland Red said: Not a chance that's him... unless the same was posted on aberdeen-mad. He left Aberdeen-mad I think. No reason to not believe him. Quite depressing there’s nothing imminent. We’re short in a few areas. Begs the questions of what happened to the money we bid for McGrath & what happened to the money set aside for Clark Robertson? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodhull Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I have my doubts it being him too. He seemed pretty touchy about criticism on Mad so no idea why he would sign up on the hat of all places if that was the case. Him signing up around the same time as that guy Red John who seems to be going out of his way to troll and wind up people on there makes me suspicious too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Rodhull said: I have my doubts it being him too. He seemed pretty touchy about criticism on Mad so no idea why he would sign up on the hat of all places if that was the case. Him signing up around the same time as that guy Red John who seems to be going out of his way to troll and wind up people on there makes me suspicious too. I'd be amazed if it's the same guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunbartonshireRed Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Can't see that being the same guy. A blindfolded, sleeping, stuck in the basement Stevie Wonder can plainly see what we are missing. If Glass isn't going to get the proper backing to bring in the players required he's been stitched up something chronic by his pal from over the pond. All for playing youth but we need a first choice experienced CH and a winger. The fact we only have Ruth as a backup to JET and Ramirez should be a major worry. No chance we can go into the toughest season (competitiveness wise) with only 2 senior strikers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 4 hours ago, HarleyQuinn said: MainStandMoan recently posted this on AFC Chat: "Its likely that there will be no additions to the squad until there are 2/3 departures, or unless we make the group stages in Europe. It may be towards the end of the month before any of the potential departures find a club. Likely candidates are pretty much as mentioned by others, Ojo, Kennedy, Ferguson, McGeouch. Watford have not increased their bid, although that may now happen given there's interest from 2 clubs in Holland on Ferguson. We have been asked to be kept informed by St Johnstone on Jason Kerr, with Kennedy being used as bait, but that depends on a large fee coming in for Ferguson. There is a new deal on the table for Hedges, which may further harm any potential additions, with that eating into the budget too. Dave Cormack now back in the country, quarantining in a local luxury hotel, things tend to happen when he is here, so lets see what the next 2/3 weeks bring." We've asked Barca to keep us informed on the Messi situation, using Chris Kane as bait. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, tree house tam said: We've asked Barca to keep us informed on the Messi situation, using Chris Kane as bait. All the Messi and Ronaldo type banter was brutal the first time it was used, many, many pre seasons ago. Come on man, I’m sure you’re better than that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 absolutely no fear we'll be buying jason kerr.... in the short term anyway 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 hours ago, DunbartonshireRed said: Can't see that being the same guy. A blindfolded, sleeping, stuck in the basement Stevie Wonder can plainly see what we are missing. If Glass isn't going to get the proper backing to bring in the players required he's been stitched up something chronic by his pal from over the pond. All for playing youth but we need a first choice experienced CH and a winger. The fact we only have Ruth as a backup to JET and Ramirez should be a major worry. No chance we can go into the toughest season (competitiveness wise) with only 2 senior strikers. Not only has he been stitched up, so have we as fans. ”Exciting signings” we were promised. We’re still well short & start the season in 10 days & look like going in to a European tie, which at best is 50/50 given the two clubs respective fitness, with an inadequate squad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingswellsRed Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 We definitely seem short and the rumours have dried up. My instinct is that Glass is well out of his depth. Hope I am wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 15 hours ago, HarleyQuinn said: MainStandMoan recently posted this on AFC Chat: "Its likely that there will be no additions to the squad until there are 2/3 departures, or unless we make the group stages in Europe. It may be towards the end of the month before any of the potential departures find a club. Likely candidates are pretty much as mentioned by others, Ojo, Kennedy, Ferguson, McGeouch. Watford have not increased their bid, although that may now happen given there's interest from 2 clubs in Holland on Ferguson. We have been asked to be kept informed by St Johnstone on Jason Kerr, with Kennedy being used as bait, but that depends on a large fee coming in for Ferguson. There is a new deal on the table for Hedges, which may further harm any potential additions, with that eating into the budget too. Dave Cormack now back in the country, quarantining in a local luxury hotel, things tend to happen when he is here, so lets see what the next 2/3 weeks bring." No Travel Lodge for Dave, then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 It’s a bit early to judge but I am getting the sense of a quiet downsizing of the football budget. That in itself is understandable as the club is struggling financially and we were operating on a pretty high cost base. A whole raft of players leaving allows us to get that under control a bit. However, if that is the case (and I stress if) then the messaging coming out of the club about the ambitions we have are pretty poor. I’d rather the club were honest that we need to reign it in a bit until crowds are back and we’re a bit more sustainable. Saying that, I recognise many fans don’t accept that message. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 No Travel Lodge for Dave, then.You can keep Kennedy and keep your hands of Jason Kerr. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starryfish Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: It’s a bit early to judge but I am getting the sense of a quiet downsizing of the football budget. That in itself is understandable as the club is struggling financially and we were operating on a pretty high cost base. A whole raft of players leaving allows us to get that under control a bit. However, if that is the case (and I stress if) then the messaging coming out of the club about the ambitions we have are pretty poor. I’d rather the club were honest that we need to reign it in a bit until crowds are back and we’re a bit more sustainable. Saying that, I recognise many fans don’t accept that message. When Dave Cormack said that our budget was circa £9m and that Hibs budget was circa £6-7m for last season and that Aberdeen would be 'competitive' in terms of budgets this season it set off alarm bells with me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I think we'll see a few more signings if we get unlimited crowds and normal hospitality back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Our first game is a week on Thursday but we've still no idea how much of a crowd we're 'allowed'. Frustrating when you see a full Wembley on Sunday. All maskless. I can see us being allowed 2,000 all socially distanced and masks being heavily policed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 It’s a bit early to judge but I am getting the sense of a quiet downsizing of the football budget. That in itself is understandable as the club is struggling financially and we were operating on a pretty high cost base. A whole raft of players leaving allows us to get that under control a bit. However, if that is the case (and I stress if) then the messaging coming out of the club about the ambitions we have are pretty poor. I’d rather the club were honest that we need to reign it in a bit until crowds are back and we’re a bit more sustainable. Saying that, I recognise many fans don’t accept that message. I’m not sure I would agree that the budget has decreased. Brown and Ramirez will be among our top earners with Gallagher and JET on good first team wages also. Certainly not a decrease to what we were paying Hoban, Taylor, Logan and Leigh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, lubo_blaha said: I’m not sure I would agree that the budget has decreased. Brown and Ramirez will be among our top earners with Gallagher and JET on good first team wages also. Certainly not a decrease to what we were paying Hoban, Taylor, Logan and Leigh. I agree. It’ll be broadly similar. I just think there will be a greater disparity between the top earners against the lower earners now… but it’ll average out the same. I can’t shake the feeling though that he’s just happy to be in the job & can’t quite believe he’s got the job, & if Cormack tells him there’s to be cuts, he’ll happily go along with it. Edited July 13, 2021 by Thenorthernlight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, Suspect Device said: Our first game is a week on Thursday but we've still no idea how much of a crowd we're 'allowed'. Frustrating when you see a full Wembley on Sunday. All maskless. I can see us being allowed 2,000 all socially distanced and masks being heavily policed. And having to turn up 2 hours beforehand. f**k that. What 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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