The Famous Aberdeen - Season 2022/23

[Thenorthernlight]

1 hour ago, Enrico Pallazzo said:

No, I wouldn't expect to get him for that kind of fee. Players in the Championship go for stupid money anyway, but Watford's 'moneyball' business model almost certainly means they'll be looking for considerably more than that.

But I think that's roughly the level that a player similar to Pollock could be sourced from elsewhere.

I like Pollock but there is a weakness in him playing in a back 3 when he inevitably gets dragged out wider, as a back 3 can tend to do. The lack of pace can expose him

I actually think he’d be better suited to a back 4, but he has been a terrific signing. 

MacDonald’s positional sense has helped him too. 

[Thenorthernlight]

13 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said:

With potentially 16 players set to leave the club where do we need to strengthen this window? What do others hope to see happen recruitment wise?

Depends on who all leaves. 
Or, who comes back from the loanees.

My gut tells me Scales, Clarkson, Shinnie will be here next season.
But not Pollock.

IF that’s correct, then:

- back up goalie     
- cover at right back/right wing back
- Two central defenders. 
- left back/left wing back. 
- Two midfielders. 
- Striker 

But, it’s impossible to say until we know who is leaving. 
It also is dependent on what Robson’s preferred formation is going to be.

He’s used a 3-1-4-2 in the main, and part of that was to get both Duk & Miovski up front as a two. 
That’s maybe harder to do with a back 4?

 

[Thenorthernlight]

16 minutes ago, kingjoey said:

With Joe Lewis looking as if he's leaving, we need an experienced, decent goalkeeper who is happy to sit on the bench for an entire season but is good enough to come on if required. A bit like Celtic have with Scott Bain.

Ideal scenario is a young up & coming goalie putting pressure on Roos, as opposed to an older keeper happy getting his £3k per week for sitting on his scratcher? 

 

[Merkie84]

Need a few jack of all trades types too. 
 

With hopefully European Group football , our squad is going to be stretched thin. 
 

Need some players to come in and be able to do a job if have a few injuries/ suspensions. 

[kingjoey]

2 minutes ago, Thenorthernlight said:

Ideal scenario is a young up & coming goalie putting pressure on Roos, as opposed to an older keeper happy getting his £3k per week for sitting on his scratcher? 

 

If Roos form continues as it has been over the past three months, it would be a waste for a decent young guy to spend a season on the bench.

[HarleyQuinn]

What about the young goalie Tom Ritchie. Only heard positive things about him.

[Thenorthernlight]

18 minutes ago, kingjoey said:

If Roos form continues as it has been over the past three months, it would be a waste for a decent young guy to spend a season on the bench.

Aye, there’s two ways to look at it.

If Roos form & fitness continues it’s a moot point 

[Thenorthernlight]

23 minutes ago, Merkie84 said:

Need a few jack of all trades types too. 
 

With hopefully European Group football , our squad is going to be stretched thin. 
 

Need some players to come in and be able to do a job if have a few injuries/ suspensions. 

What’s Dom Ball up to these days?  

Edited May 27, 2023 by Thenorthernlight

[highland_mechanic]

44 minutes ago, kingjoey said:

With Joe Lewis looking as if he's leaving, we need an experienced, decent goalkeeper who is happy to sit on the bench for an entire season but is good enough to come on if required. A bit like Celtic have with Scott Bain.

Did you see Scott Bain's performance at Hibs? The exact reason why you don't have a keeper just happy to play now and then on the bench

[kingjoey]

22 minutes ago, highland_mechanic said:

Did you see Scott Bain's performance at Hibs? The exact reason why you don't have a keeper just happy to play now and then on the bench

It was a joke. Didn't work.

[lubo_blaha]

51 minutes ago, HarleyQuinn said:

What about the young goalie Tom Ritchie. Only heard positive things about him.

I think the plan is for him to go out on loan. 

A Neil Alexander/Tomas Cerny type backup keeper would be useful imo. 

[strichener]

1 hour ago, Thenorthernlight said:

Ideal scenario is a young up & coming goalie putting pressure on Roos, as opposed to an older keeper happy getting his £3k per week for sitting on his scratcher? 

 

You already have a very good young keeper.  See below.

1 hour ago, HarleyQuinn said:

What about the young goalie Tom Ritchie. Only heard positive things about him.

 

[Thenorthernlight]

11 minutes ago, strichener said:

You already have a very good young keeper.  See below.

 

I’ve never seen the lad play so can’t comment or judge. 

[strichener]

1 hour ago, Thenorthernlight said:

I’ve never seen the lad play so can’t comment or judge. 

He did really well for us when he was out on loan.  Probably prevented us from getting beat by double figures in a couple of games tbh.

https://twitter.com/AirdrieFanTV/status/1611751130131832836/mediaviewer

Edited May 27, 2023 by strichener

[Jacksgranda]

3 hours ago, kingjoey said:

It was a joke. Didn't work.

I got it! 

[HarleyQuinn]

Really lacking any quality on the bench. Need to source players who can challenge the already established first 11.

[highland_mechanic]

1 minute ago, HarleyQuinn said:

Really lacking any quality on the bench. Need to source players who can challenge the already established first 11.

I think we need to significantly improve the first 11 too.

[Mr. X]

Forget about your stadium, the 5-0 brigade needs strengthened. 

[DukDukGoose]

5 minutes ago, Mr. X said:

Forget about your stadium, the 5-0 brigade needs strengthened. 

Speak up. Can't hear you from the lofty heights of third place.

[Mr. X]

Just now, DukDukGoose said:

Speak up. Can't hear you from the lofty heights of third place.

Forget it, it was daft, you never do invest in your stadium.