The Famous Aberdeen - Season 2022/23

[lubo_blaha]

It’ll be interesting to see how Robson shapes up the squad and the team next season.

I think there’s been an element of ‘needs must’ in his style of play and formation so far. Sorting the defence was the number one priority if we were to do anything for the remainder or the season and he’s only got a handful of players he can trust to perform. That said, I don’t see him becoming dramatically more expansive next season. There is something refreshingly simple about it though, solid structure at the back and get the ball to our forward players quickly. Common sense Football, not asking English lower league cloggers to play out.

[DukDukGoose]

Just look at how he reacts to in game situations, lads. Hayes was putting in horrendous performances, didn't take him off at all. Sacrificed a young lad regardless of how they were playing.

You can say you know for a fact he'll do this or that. It's very easy to say what you'd do until you're properly in amongst it. He's three points to win and there hasn't been very managers in Scottish football this past decade who are willing to trust young players. They'll go with experienced pros who've proved over a sustained period that they aren't good enough.

Goodwins squads were far more youthful.

[Dons_1988]

4 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said:

Just look at how he reacts to in game situations, lads. Hayes was putting in horrendous performances, didn't take him off at all. Sacrificed a young lad regardless of how they were playing.

You can say you know for a fact he'll do this or that. It's very easy to say what you'd do until you're properly in amongst it. He's three points to win and there hasn't been very managers in Scottish football this past decade who are willing to trust young players. They'll go with experienced pros who've proved over a sustained period that they aren't good enough.

Goodwins squads were far more youthful.

No one is speaking with any certainty on this issue other than you. 

[DukDukGoose]

5 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said:

No one is speaking with any certainty on this issue other than you. 

Someone literally said "I know for a fact".

[Dons_1988]

8 minutes ago, DukDukGoose said:

Someone literally said "I know for a fact".

That’s just your opinion. 

Only kidding, it’s Sunday and I’ve been skim reading and missed that. 

Carry on. 

[DukDukGoose]

4 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said:

That’s just your opinion. 

Only kidding, it’s Sunday and I’ve been skim reading and missed that. 

Carry on. 

Too much time on my hands.

Day 2 of a cheerleading competition for my girls that we had to leave for at 5am yesterday.

A 6am start today. 

[coprolite]

People talking about the squad and signings for next season seem to be overlooking the fact that Wycombe Wanderers' players' player of the season 2019/20 is still under contract for another two years

[highland_mechanic]

2 hours ago, logie skid boys said:

,Where you getting he won’t be interested in playing youngsters ? Aye i was disappointed Bavidge never played yesterday but don’t buy  that.  ..regards attacking football .   Look this last few months been about one thing and that’s winning games nothing else. .It was not the time to stamp down particular style fitba . Early days with Robson , I’ve seen lot more positives than negatives with him .that’s good start .  But he certainly nae going be ticking every box with only few months in the job….But I’m confident we will be good side watch next season .

The way Celtic were ripping us apart yesterday I don't blame Robson for not chucking Bavidge on to that. Where I do have an issue is bringing in Morris and Richardson who are Highland League standard at best

[Thenorthernlight]

32 minutes ago, coprolite said:

People talking about the squad and signings for next season seem to be overlooking the fact that Wycombe Wanderers' players' player of the season 2019/20 is still under contract for another two years

12 months is it not?

He’ll be away, no question 

[naegoodinthedark]

Thank f**k that season is over. Hope all you dandies have a good summer. 
 

See you in August. 

[Thenorthernlight]

Plenty folk commenting on the style of football seen so far under Barry Robson.

There’s no doubt it’s far more direct. 
I’d say too direct sometimes.

But, we need to see how we are when he has “his” squad assembled for next season.

I personally don’t see the style changing. 
His under 18 side were similar. 

Regardless, if the results are good, then no-one will comment negatively on the style. 
It’s when things go Pete Tong for a few weeks he’ll get analysed.

I do fear for us in Europe to be honest - it could be verging on the embarrassment of the **** last year. 

As Robson himself said, “we need to be winning matches”.  
If we are more often than not, the Dons fans will be happy.

 

[lubo_blaha]

53 minutes ago, Thenorthernlight said:

Plenty folk commenting on the style of football seen so far under Barry Robson.

There’s no doubt it’s far more direct. 
I’d say too direct sometimes.

But, we need to see how we are when he has “his” squad assembled for next season.

I personally don’t see the style changing. 
His under 18 side were similar. 

Regardless, if the results are good, then no-one will comment negatively on the style. 
It’s when things go Pete Tong for a few weeks he’ll get analysed.

I do fear for us in Europe to be honest - it could be verging on the embarrassment of the **** last year. 

As Robson himself said, “we need to be winning matches”.  
If we are more often than not, the Dons fans will be happy.

 

I’ve seen someone on twitter say similar. It’s far too early to be making statements like that imo.

Four games against better sides, three of which were away from home. One win against them and another similar performance away from home when we should have had a penalty. Two poor away performances and results at Parkhead. Not terrible considering what Robson’s had available outside his best 11 and what’s happened this season. 

Let’s see what happens over the summer before worrying about that.

[Bogbrush1903]

1 hour ago, Thenorthernlight said:

Plenty folk commenting on the style of football seen so far under Barry Robson.

There’s no doubt it’s far more direct. 
I’d say too direct sometimes.

But, we need to see how we are when he has “his” squad assembled for next season.

I personally don’t see the style changing. 
His under 18 side were similar. 

Regardless, if the results are good, then no-one will comment negatively on the style. 
It’s when things go Pete Tong for a few weeks he’ll get analysed.

I do fear for us in Europe to be honest - it could be verging on the embarrassment of the **** last year. 

As Robson himself said, “we need to be winning matches”.  
If we are more often than not, the Dons fans will be happy.

 

I'm worried about Europe too because I don't think we'll be ready for it squad wise and that it will have an impact on our domestic campaign.

However, it's a Catch-22 as it was also important from a financial perspective that Hearts didn't bank more Euro money whilst we missed out again (although they may still get group football and we're not confirmed yet).

Therefore, maybe it's a necessary evil that we suffer a few Euro hammerings in this forthcoming season and maybe it'll stand us in good stead for future seasons.

Just as long as it doesn't have a negative impact on our domestic form.

However, the manner of the two defeats at Parkhead under Robson is slightly worrying in my opinion.

Edited May 28, 2023 by Bogbrush1903

[highland_mechanic]

This is the downside of having good loan signings. Farewell Mattie and Leighton ☹

[TommyDickFingers]

15 minutes ago, highland_mechanic said:

This is the downside of having good loan signings. Farewell Mattie and Leighton ☹

I"m sure most knew this was going to the outcome despite the wishful thinking.

I got over it by mentally pouring jambo tears Into a sponge dampener pad and thumbing through the millions they helped accrue.

Best of luck to them both.

[HarleyQuinn]

The squad needs serious surgery irrespective of Europe. The recent top 6 fixtures when we've not had our preferred 11 has some a lot of weaknesses within the current squad. Yesterdays hammering was particularly bad. It's looking more than likely both Clarkson (read his instagram farewell) and Pollock will not be returning. Celtic want over 500k for Scales apparently. Not sure we'll pay that for him.

Wages should free up with players such as McCrorie, Kennedy, Watkins and Lewis potentially all leaving. 

I suspect we'll have a similar budget to what Hearts had last summer. I believe they spent around 2 million on their squad and remember they already had the foundations of their current squad from the previous season.

I think we'll require further investment just to get our team up to snuff as we've a number of loanees going back to their parent clubs, a large number of players out of contract and the likes of Morris, Richardson, Cal Roberts and Anthony Stewart potentially moving on. 16-17 players heading out the door. The McCrorie fee and the recent Nottingham forrest cash windfall will obviously help with the rebuild. I'm hopeful Steve Agnew will have some good contacts in England.

It's imperative we hold onto the likes of Duk, Miovski, Ramadani etc. as we really need some stability. We can't keep having these massive summer rebuilds.

 

 

[Dons_1988]

I’ve not given up on wee Leighton coming back yet. 

[Thenorthernlight]

2 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said:

I’ve not given up on wee Leighton coming back yet. 

I’ve heard folk saying he might come back on loan.

I don’t see the benefit to Liverpool. 
He has 12 months on his contract left.

And I can’t see him getting a new contract.

I reckon they’ll sell him. But, for a few beyond our means. 

[DrewDon]

Me reading those Clarkson tweets: 

[HarleyQuinn]

Apparently Clarkson was down at The Rangers talking to Beale last week. Oh dear. I really hope that's not true.