DrewDon Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I could well be wrong, but I suspect Robson sees Hayes as part of his strongest team and just wants someone who can give him some competition and be a rotation option, rather than necessarily replace him (at least in the short-term). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, DrewDon said: I could well be wrong, but I suspect Robson sees Hayes as part of his strongest team and just wants someone who can give him some competition and be a rotation option, rather than necessarily replace him (at least in the short-term). Quite possibly this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 minute ago, DrewDon said: I could well be wrong, but I suspect Robson sees Hayes as part of his strongest team and just wants someone who can give him some competition and be a rotation option, rather than necessarily replace him (at least in the short-term). Sadly, I agree. Jonny “works hard & runs about” That’s the main criteria for Robson seemingly. Technical ability comes 2nd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyQuinn Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 He gives me Jack Gurr vibes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Just now, HarleyQuinn said: He gives me Jack Gurr vibes. I was thinking that too. Meh, I was hoping for a real good left wing back with a decent pedigree, with Hayes playing every now & again, or coming off the bench for the last 15-20. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC92 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Thenorthernlight said: Those Aussies you mentioned…..I wouldn’t take one of them at Pittodrie. Devlin & Rowles are the best of a bad bunch, and they’re both bang average. 46 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said: Apparently, this new left back has only completed 90mins 3 times in the past 2 seasons. He's struggled to hold a regular spot anywhere he's played. At least Rowles, Devlin, Miller etc were all standouts in the A-League and like you've said, they are bang average. I don't know what to make of this signing if I'm being honest. Devlin is probably at his ceiling but he's a good player at this level, in spite of his dip in form post-WC. To say Rowles and Atkinson have struggled with the step up in physicality would be an understatement. Aside from it obviously being a poorer level, that would be my biggest concern with signing Aussie-based defenders. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Does seem like a strategic decision to rely on Hayes. He possibly feels in a summer of upheaval that left back is notoriously difficult to recruit well in and he’s got someone he trusts already. I think that’s a very big mistake if I’m honest but it’s his call and he’ll live and die by it. Hope it works out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Youve probably got an outstanding LB lined up for next Summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: Does seem like a strategic decision to rely on Hayes. He possibly feels in a summer of upheaval that left back is notoriously difficult to recruit well in and he’s got someone he trusts already. I think that’s a very big mistake if I’m honest but it’s his call and he’ll live and die by it. Hope it works out. Completely agree. It’s really disappointing to be reliant on a declining 36 year old as first choice left wing back. This new lad McGarry has nothing on his CV to suggest he’s going to dislodge Hayes. I’d have said in a 3-5-2 the wing backs are vital to the effectiveness of the system working. To be relying on Hayes in the majority of the big games we’ll have is poor judgement on Robson’s part IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 FWIW Ramadani Spoiler No real standout ability but also no weakness, would suggest if you compare him solely v the league over 1 season he'd be far more impressive looking, which is likely what clubs after him are doing. McGarry Spoiler Honestly not sure I've ever seen a bad chart from an Australian player. Think the leagues just filled with dross sides so the players at good sides have their numbers padded. Kind of looks Shaun Rooney-esque this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, RandomGuy. said: Youve probably got an outstanding LB lined up for next Summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, DrewDon said: He sums up our situation nicely. Completely and utterly done yet it seems like hes our best CB. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I said Hayes was past it before it was cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HarleyQuinn Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, DC92 said: Devlin is probably at his ceiling but he's a good player at this level, in spite of his dip in form post-WC. To say Rowles and Atkinson have struggled with the step up in physicality would be an understatement. Aside from it obviously being a poorer level, that would be my biggest concern with signing Aussie-based defenders. I do recall Devlin doing very well in his first season and for what its worth I think Nieuwenhof will be a very good signing (and very possible a step up on Devlin) for Hearts. Your other target Sammy Silveria looked a promising player too. Clearly good players to found in the A-League. However I have to agree that the defensive recruitments we've seen SPL sides make from the A-League just appear physically overwhelmed by the Scottish game. Atkinson looks good going forward but weak physically. And whenever I think of Rowles, I just remember Main man handling him at Tynecastle. I'm anticipating much the same from McGarry in an Aberdeen top, unfortunately. I just hope the fee we've paid isn't that great. I really hope to eat humble pie as McGarry proves me wrong. Edited August 2, 2023 by HarleyQuinn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said: I said Hayes was past it before it was cool. He’s a Robson type player though. Runs around? Works hard? No way Jonny Hayes should be a regular starter for us now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyQuinn Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/football-news/aberdeen-accept-11million-ylber-ramadani-8649462 That's Ramadani off. 1.2 million GBP (according to P&J). Btw we paid less than 100k for him. Well if the rumours are true his replacement may very well be a Balkan with some height. Let's see. Edited August 2, 2023 by HarleyQuinn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said: https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/football-news/aberdeen-accept-11million-ylber-ramadani-8649462 That's Ramadani off. 1.1 million GBP. Well if the rumours are true his replacement may very well be a Balkan with some height. Let's see. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sliv75 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said: https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/football-news/aberdeen-accept-11million-ylber-ramadani-8649462 That's Ramadani off. 1.1 million GBP. Well if the rumours are true his replacement may very well be a Balkan with some height. Let's see. If its true its a decent bit of business for us! I liked him but he can be replaced! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I don't remember us having a Bosnian, a Croatian or a Greek. Yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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