Dons_1988 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bob Mahelp said: I agree with this in principle, but it's a tricky one. The Dons under McInnes had gone stale, but despite perceptions I still believe he left us with a sound base in the squad. This is not the same rudderless shambles that McInnes inherited and immediately improved. Whereas the idea of giving Glass time sounds good, football doesn't really work that way. It'll be absolutely incumbent on him to put a team together that don't just hit the ground running, but play good football in the process. That's tough. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think we'll see a patient Aberdeen support if things don't go to plan. 50% of the support didn't want McInnes sacked and replaced with the Chairman's wholly inexperienced pal. The other 50% just wanted McInnes out and replaced with anybody. Love him or hate him, the fact is though that McInnes raised expectations of what is expected from Aberdeen. Glass has to meet, then exceed these expectations. I hope for the best under Glass, but I fear the worst. My point was about judgement being made after one game. That doesn’t mean a lowering of expectations, just a recognition that football doesn’t work the way a lot of people would like it to. I have reservations about glass, the current squad and even DC but I take it upon myself to be fair to them. I agree that we’re unlikely to have a patient support though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Tickets all gone? Trying to buy online this morning but it doesn’t appear any are left 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodhull Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Tickets all gone? Trying to buy online this morning but it doesn’t appear any are left Think they just tweeted they've gone on general sale with just groups of 2 and 4 left? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Tickets all gone? Trying to buy online this morning but it doesn’t appear any are left 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Managed to get a single one 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thankfully one of my friends sorted out my ticket so I'm part of his "pod". Honestly can't wait for pish like bubbles and pods to be consigned to the bin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afc69 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Bob Mahelp said: I agree with this in principle, but it's a tricky one. The Dons under McInnes had gone stale, but despite perceptions I still believe he left us with a sound base in the squad. This is not the same rudderless shambles that McInnes inherited and immediately improved. Whereas the idea of giving Glass time sounds good, football doesn't really work that way. It'll be absolutely incumbent on him to put a team together that don't just hit the ground running, but play good football in the process. That's tough. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think we'll see a patient Aberdeen support if things don't go to plan. 50% of the support didn't want McInnes sacked and replaced with the Chairman's wholly inexperienced pal. The other 50% just wanted McInnes out and replaced with anybody. Love him or hate him, the fact is though that McInnes raised expectations of what is expected from Aberdeen. Glass has to meet, then exceed these expectations. I hope for the best under Glass, but I fear the worst. That’s a great post. Almost every other new AFC manager in the last 25 years took over a shambles and was therefore afforded a level of patience. Glass, whilst not exactly inherited a shambles, will not be afforded that luxury Edited July 20, 2021 by Afc69 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 58 minutes ago, Bob Mahelp said: I agree with this in principle, but it's a tricky one. The Dons under McInnes had gone stale, but despite perceptions I still believe he left us with a sound base in the squad. This is not the same rudderless shambles that McInnes inherited and immediately improved. Whereas the idea of giving Glass time sounds good, football doesn't really work that way. It'll be absolutely incumbent on him to put a team together that don't just hit the ground running, but play good football in the process. That's tough. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think we'll see a patient Aberdeen support if things don't go to plan. 50% of the support didn't want McInnes sacked and replaced with the Chairman's wholly inexperienced pal. The other 50% just wanted McInnes out and replaced with anybody. Love him or hate him, the fact is though that McInnes raised expectations of what is expected from Aberdeen. Glass has to meet, then exceed these expectations. I hope for the best under Glass, but I fear the worst. I agree 100%. What I think goes against Stephen Glass is the disingenuous comments Cormack made about a “prawcess”. I really don’t think there was one. As soon as the Atlanta links were forged, I, & many others saw the appointment coming. To be fair to Glass, he’s not been fully backed yet, as we’re a few players short, you’d have thought Cormack would properly back his man. My gut feel is that he won’t cut it. I really hope I’m wrong & he is seen as an inspired appointment, but I suspect we may be looking for a new manager in 12-18 months. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rodhull Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Games sold out now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Rodhull said: Can you watch this in your living room if you have a positive LFT? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodhull Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Can you watch this in your living room if you have a positive LFT? As long as you open the windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Sturgeon's head will explode if she sees the picture we used in the sold out tweet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 There's an affa smell of pished pants in here lads. Let's actually see us f**k this tie up before we get upset. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Rodhull said: As long as you open the windows. And socially distance from the TV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starryfish Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Rodhull said: 'Live video coverage' - we going back to the 1980's? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Dons_1988 said: I would say whatever happens in the next fortnight, it’s incumbent on the support not to leap to conclusions whatever happens. We will be undercooked and it is a new side, there is no getting away from it. It’s just a case of whether we can assemble two performances to get ourselves through. It only sets the tone for glass’ reign if people decide it does. Spot on. Callum Davidson had a very dodgy beginning to his managerial career, look how that turned out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Wilkos Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Time to get the old VPN dusted down. #ArmchairFan #RedTVInternational 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Dons_1988 said: I would say whatever happens in the next fortnight, it’s incumbent on the support not to leap to conclusions whatever happens. We will be undercooked and it is a new side, there is no getting away from it. It’s just a case of whether we can assemble two performances to get ourselves through. It only sets the tone for glass’ reign if people decide it does. Totally agree. I wanted DM gone, but didn’t want Stephen Glass in. But, he now deserves a chance. No-one should be clamouring for his head or moan too much if Hacken beat us. We’re way under prepared & are underdogs IMO. Give him proper time (& hopefully come the 31/8 when the window shuts, the gaps in the team & squad are plugged. Only then can we start judging him. I’m not saying he has a free pass for the season, but we need to be prepared to take a few knocks potentially. Edited July 20, 2021 by Thenorthernlight 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyDickFingers Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 7 hours ago, Bob Mahelp said: What we've got is a mixture of new players and last season's failures, 6 hours ago, Bob Mahelp said: I still believe he left us with a sound base in the squad A sound base of last seasons failures that Glass has to hit the ground running with or it's cheerio. That's quite the brief Bob Joking aside, I agree that there will be little patience from the fans but that needs to be tempered with a touch of realism. As a great philosopher once wrote: ‘Rome ne fu pas faite toute en un jour ’ 47 minutes ago, starryfish said: 'Live video coverage' - we going back to the 1980's? It's a sign..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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