RandomGuy. Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Fair doos. Hopefully his knee injury hasn't stunted his abilities. He scored an absolute screamer in one of his few outings after injury, so you'd suggest if he's treated correctly he'll be fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Don't you think you still need to replace Hayes' pace? Probably.But if this goes through then we're looking at an attack of Rooney, Christie, Stewart, may, Scott Wright, possibly maloney?Whilst I agree it's not the quickest attack I feel like we've got good options in attacking areas. We certainly don't at centre half. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Dons_1988 said: Probably. But if this goes through then we're looking at an attack of Rooney, Christie, Stewart, may, Scott Wright, possibly maloney? Whilst I agree it's not the quickest attack I feel like we've got good options in attacking areas. We certainly don't at centre half. Whilst I whole heartedly agree that would be a formidable attack and that a CH should be priority I can't help but think that someone direct & pacey like Hayes is a must for games where you're hemmed in otherwise teams will just defend at high line against you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Whilst I whole heartedly agree that would be a formidable attack and that a CH should be priority I can't help but think that someone direct & pacey like Hayes is a must for games where you're hemmed in otherwise teams will just defend at high line against you. Yeah I agree we could probably use that, who knows Scott Wright might make that role his own this season if he kicks on. I think we will at least try and sign someone like that, mcinnes knows how effective Hayes was for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneetrembler Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 So far the signings and reported targets suggest to me that McInnes intends to play a much narrower game this season. Hayes and McGinn swapping sides, full of pace and hard work tracking back. None of the new players are similar are they? I am just not getting a clear picture of how this new squad will line up in a starting 11. No question they are very good players brought in and that we are being linked with. Centre half, at least one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 A centre half would be good but the worst case scenario is right now is we could start with a back four of Logan, Reynolds, Considine and Shinne and Lewis in goals. I was thinking back the other day to when we started the first leg of the game against Sigma Olomouc when Stuart Duff was a centre back and Derek Young was a right back So things could be worse! I also can't believe that was almost 8 years ago now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8175000.stm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 A centre half would be good but the worst case scenario is right now is we could start with a back four of Logan, Reynolds, Considine and Shinne and Lewis in goals. I was thinking back the other day to when we started the first leg of the game against Sigma Olomouc when Stuart Duff was a centre back and Derek Young was a right back So things could be worse! I also can't believe that was almost 8 years ago now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8175000.stm Remember it well. Was late for the game and found out the back 4 walking down merkland road. Was about to go through the turnstile and someone shouted fucksake were 1-0 down. Yep, that sounds about right [emoji1] ETA- that back 4 you've suggested isn't anywhere near as bad as sigma 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR851903 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 The team from that Sigma game ????????♂️ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Ah that golden era of 2008 - 2012 when I went home and away regularly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 The team from that Sigma game ????????♂️ Imagine bringing on Michael Paton to try and save a European tie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I may be in be minority here but I'm unconvinced by Stevie May. His goal scoring record has been dire, he could drift out of games a lot of what I remember him, and whilst he's a decent enough SPFL player spending £300,000 on someone who seems permanently injured because he had one ok season a couple of years ago feels risky. Hope to be proved very wrong if he does sign for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Aye, but we're minted now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneetrembler Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jmothecat2 said: I may be in be minority here but I'm unconvinced by Stevie May. His goal scoring record has been dire, he could drift out of games a lot of what I remember him, and whilst he's a decent enough SPFL player spending £300,000 on someone who seems permanently injured because he had one ok season a couple of years ago feels risky. Hope to be proved very wrong if he does sign for us. McInnes knows him pretty well. I would think he's in a good position to make a judgement. There is always a risk, regardless who you buy. This could pay off in a big way for the Dons. If we do sign him, its important he is always on Fighting Jay's team in training 5's though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 13 minutes ago, Jmothecat2 said: I may be in be minority here but I'm unconvinced by Stevie May. His goal scoring record has been dire, he could drift out of games a lot of what I remember him, and whilst he's a decent enough SPFL player spending £300,000 on someone who seems permanently injured because he had one ok season a couple of years ago feels risky. Hope to be proved very wrong if he does sign for us. Bit harsh to say his goal scoring record is dire. Going by the ever reliable Wiki he scored 34 goals in almost 80 matches for St Johnstone before 7 in 39 for Sheff Wed. Preston he's been injured for the majority of his time. The English Championship is a totally different style of play for the SPFL top flight. In his whole career he's playing 180 games and scored 84 goals which is basically a goal every 2 matches. I'd say he's about Adam Rooney's level so would be an excellent signing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Are Aberdeen really going to spend the sort of fee talked about on a player who hasn't even managed two full games in 19 months? He'd done three ligaments in his knee. I want him to be a success but seems a crazy gamble by Aberdeen for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldie1980 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Will be a cracking signing mcinnes not gonna spend money if he isn't totally sure about him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Has McInnes had much luck with signings that aren't "known" to fans up here? Obviously with players like Christie, Rooney, Tansey, Shinnie they've been good for all the club and are all "known" up here but despite their success has he been able to unearth any gems for Aberdeen since he's been there? Obviously I'm not saying that he shouldn't sign players like those mentioned above but it seems rare that someone comes in who is a relative unknown and they go on to big things at the club. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Has McInnes had much luck with signings that aren't "known" to fans up here? Obviously with players like Christie, Rooney, Tansey, Shinnie they've been good for all the club and are all "known" up here but despite their success has he been able to unearth any gems for Aberdeen since he's been there? Obviously I'm not saying that he shouldn't sign players like those mentioned above but it seems rare that someone comes in who is a relative unknown and they go on to big things at the club. Ward, lewis, Logan and but of course josh Parker! I agree it's not that many though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Maddison, Hector 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milners Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 3 hours ago, shootingboots said: We've bid £300k for him so permanent. Not sure about a ball winning midfielder, we have Shinnie who is excellent in there. Jack wasn't/isn't a ball winner. Centre half definitely though. Manager said in his press conference that we are still looking for a Striker/Winger/Central Defender 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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