The Famous Aberdeen - Season 2022/23

[williemillersmoustache]

OK, now I'm worried about McInnes
 

 

 

[akredz]

Brenda to  Highbury,  ooops,  I mean the Emirates, and Del to replace him at the Tattiedome

 

[betting competition]

They have sold 1630 AberDNA  so far

[naegoodinthedark]

They have sold 1630 AberDNA  so far

That’s a decent amount so far I’d say.

I haven’t got round to it yet, ‘coz I’m a bit of a miserable b*****d likes.

[Dee Man]

Congratulations to Greg Stewart on winning a Brad Bobley's Soccer Camp t-shirt from Soccer AM for his nutmeg at the weekend. 

[Melanius Mullarkey]

4 minutes ago, Dee Man said:

Congratulations to Greg Stewart on winning a Brad Bobley's Soccer Camp t-shirt from Soccer AM for his nutmeg at the weekend. 

Size XXXL.

[DrewDon]

Some interesting suggestions raised by Richard Wilson in this article: http://www.thefootballlife.co.uk/post/173192237431/aberdeen-summer-scouting-report-2018. 

I would certainly like to see us take a more expansive approach to recruitment rather than restricting ourselves by relying almost entirely on the English lower leagues. 

[Melanius Mullarkey]

5 minutes ago, DrewDon said:

Some interesting suggestions raised by Richard Wilson in this article: http://www.thefootballlife.co.uk/post/173192237431/aberdeen-summer-scouting-report-2018. 

I would certainly like to see us take a more expansive approach to recruitment rather than restricting ourselves by relying almost entirely on the English lower leagues. 

I doubt wiggy would pay for someone whose name he can’t spell.

[Guest Bob Mahelp]

20 minutes ago, DrewDon said:

Some interesting suggestions raised by Richard Wilson in this article: http://www.thefootballlife.co.uk/post/173192237431/aberdeen-summer-scouting-report-2018. 

I would certainly like to see us take a more expansive approach to recruitment rather than restricting ourselves by relying almost entirely on the English lower leagues. 

The guy gets a massive 10 out of 10 for bizarre randomness, I'll give him that. 

None of these players are likely to have names in  the McInnes transfer tombola come July, of that I'm certain. 

[DrewDon]

10 minutes ago, Bob Mahelp said:

The guy gets a massive 10 out of 10 for bizarre randomness, I'll give him that. 

None of these players are likely to have names in  the McInnes transfer tombola come July, of that I'm certain. 

He isn't claiming that they will be on McInnes or Richardson's radars; but he is correct about the need to look beyond merely the narrow confines of the English lower leagues, even if it does mean taking one or two more 'risks' in the transfer market. Alas, I fear that we will not, which is a pity.

[RussellAnderson]

It sure beats being linked to Alan Gow.  The author's got a pretty good handle on our issues at the moment. Someone forward it on to Derek.

[Guest Bob Mahelp]

10 hours ago, DrewDon said:

He isn't claiming that they will be on McInnes or Richardson's radars; but he is correct about the need to look beyond merely the narrow confines of the English lower leagues, even if it does mean taking one or two more 'risks' in the transfer market. Alas, I fear that we will not, which is a pity.

I agree with you.

It's hard to see where we're going to get the necessary quality from the English lower leagues to completely re-build the side to the standard required.

 

 

[tarapoa]

McInnes could do with giving this lad a call, and maybe getting a taxi for Russ Richardson.

Last summer's signing policy seemed to be a Who's Who of an SPL highlights video of the 2013/14 season - with May, Tansey, GMS and Stewart all prominent.

I'm not sure how much thought went into how these players would be used and fit into the playing system. Maybe that was a consequence of the manager thinking he was possibly going to be working elsewhere this season.

[kingjoey]

19 hours ago, DrewDon said:

Some interesting suggestions raised by Richard Wilson in this article: http://www.thefootballlife.co.uk/post/173192237431/aberdeen-summer-scouting-report-2018. 

I would certainly like to see us take a more expansive approach to recruitment rather than restricting ourselves by relying almost entirely on the English lower leagues. 

Reading through this, the interesting bit is finding a partner for Scott McKenna. I take it, like a lot of folk, he’s forgotten about Mikey Devlin, who is the partner for Scott McKenna.

[DrewDon]

4 minutes ago, kingjoey said:

Reading through this, the interesting bit is finding a partner for Scott McKenna. I take it, like a lot of folk, he’s forgotten about Mikey Devlin, who is the partner for Scott McKenna.

If we assume that Arnason and O'Connor will move on, however, we will likely be recruiting at least one more centre-back. Moreover, whilst Devlin will hopefully come good for us, Hamilton fans haven't exactly showered him with universally positive testimonials, so it would be naive to go into next season without an alternative option to partner McKenna (excluding Reynolds). 

I suppose, if we bring in an upgrade for Considine at left-back, he could then be another option for such a role, although McInnes might not be keen on two left-footed centre-backs. 

[betting competition]

Just looking at Aberdeen League Points stats since 3 points was introduced in the Scottish game from the season 1994-1995 (Hopefully correct info below).

36 games a season
1994-1995 - 41 points
1995-1996 - 55 points
1996-1997 - 44 points
1997-1998 - 39 points
1998-1999 - 37 points
1999-2000 - 33 points

38 games a season
2000-2001 - 45 points
2001-2002 - 55 points
2002-2003 - 49 points
2003-2004 - 34 points
2004-2005 - 61 points
2005-2006 - 54 points
2006-2007 - 65 points
2007-2008 - 53 points
2008-2009 - 53 points
2009-2010 - 41 points
2010-2011  - 38 points
2011-2012 - 41 points
2012-2013 - 48 points

Derek McInnes 
2013-2014 - 68 points
2014-2015 - 75 points
2015-2016 - 71 points
2016-2017 - 76 points
2017-2018 - 65 points (4 games still to be played) 

The reason I've done this stats is to wonder why minority of Aberdeen fans want McInnes out when in the 24 years apart from 2 season from Jimmy Calderwood we have got nowhere near the points total that Derek McInnes teams have achieved? 

I suppose some arguments will be that for a few seasons it was a weaker league and many will be unhappy with our record against Rangers/Celtic in last few seasons.  Some may also argue that the football this season hasn't been the level of the last 3 or 4 seasons.   Others may also go on about only 1 trophy won since McInnes come in. 

I've got a feeling this could be Derek McInnes last season in charge of us but I feel he has done a fantastic job and don't think there is anyone out there that can do a better job at present

Edited April 23, 2018 by betting competition

[BucksburnDandy]

Just looking at Aberdeen League Points stats since 3 points was introduced in the Scottish game from the season 1994-1995 (Hopefully correct info below).
36 games a season
1994-1995 - 41 points
1995-1996 - 55 points
1996-1997 - 44 points
1997-1998 - 39 points
1998-1999 - 37 points
1999-2000 - 33 points
38 games a season
2000-2001 - 45 points
2001-2002 - 55 points
2002-2003 - 49 points
2003-2004 - 34 points
2004-2005 - 61 points
2005-2006 - 54 points
2006-2007 - 65 points
2007-2008 - 53 points
2008-2009 - 53 points
2009-2010 - 41 points
2010-2011  - 38 points
2011-2012 - 41 points
2012-2013 - 48 points

Derek McInnes 
2013-2014 - 68 points
2014-2015 - 75 points
2015-2016 - 71 points
2016-2017 - 76 points
2017-2018 - 65 points (4 games still to be played) 
The reason I've done this stats is to wonder why minority of Aberdeen fans want McInnes out when in the 24 years apart from 2 season from Jimmy Calderwood we have got nowhere near the points total that Derek McInnes teams have achieved? 
I suppose some arguments will be that for a few seasons it was a weaker league and many will be unhappy with our record against Rangers/Celtic in last few seasons.  Some may also argue that the football this season hasn't been the level of the last 3 or 4 seasons.   Others may also go on about only 1 trophy won since McInnes come in. 
I've got a feeling this could be Derek McInnes last season in charge of us but I feel he has done a fantastic job and don't think there is anyone out there that can do a better job at present

I wouldn't want McInnes gone but the criticism of only winning one trophy is a valid one, particularly as he's said himself that he wants to be judged at the end of his time here on winning multiple trophies.

Tactically in semi finals, he's at times been left pretty short. Failed to respond to Wright pulling May out left at Ibrox then shelling it on top of Logan and flicking it down for May to run at an aging Russell Anderson. Failed to respond to McNamara taking on Dow for Telfer at Hampden by taking Flood off for a fitter player capable of nullifying Dow. They were the two big chances to win another trophy with United waiting in the Scottish Cup Final and a weak Celtic in the League Cup.

I don't want rid of him per se but there's room for reflective criticism on chances missed.

[coprolite]

19 hours ago, betting competition said:

Just looking at Aberdeen League Points stats since 3 points was introduced in the Scottish game from the season 1994-1995 (Hopefully correct info below).

36 games a season
1994-1995 - 41 points
1995-1996 - 55 points
1996-1997 - 44 points
1997-1998 - 39 points
1998-1999 - 37 points
1999-2000 - 33 points

38 games a season
2000-2001 - 45 points
2001-2002 - 55 points
2002-2003 - 49 points
2003-2004 - 34 points
2004-2005 - 61 points
2005-2006 - 54 points
2006-2007 - 65 points
2007-2008 - 53 points
2008-2009 - 53 points
2009-2010 - 41 points
2010-2011  - 38 points
2011-2012 - 41 points
2012-2013 - 48 points

Derek McInnes 
2013-2014 - 68 points
2014-2015 - 75 points
2015-2016 - 71 points
2016-2017 - 76 points
2017-2018 - 65 points (4 games still to be played) 

The reason I've done this stats is to wonder why minority of Aberdeen fans want McInnes out when in the 24 years apart from 2 season from Jimmy Calderwood we have got nowhere near the points total that Derek McInnes teams have achieved? 

I suppose some arguments will be that for a few seasons it was a weaker league and many will be unhappy with our record against Rangers/Celtic in last few seasons.  Some may also argue that the football this season hasn't been the level of the last 3 or 4 seasons.   Others may also go on about only 1 trophy won since McInnes come in. 

I've got a feeling this could be Derek McInnes last season in charge of us but I feel he has done a fantastic job and don't think there is anyone out there that can do a better job at present

Can't agree with your closing remarks.  I think there probably is someone who could do better.

The chances of us finding and employing such a person are tiny though. 

Interesting comparison with tangoman though. If i remember rightly he was sacked because of his shit cup record. Should we have stuck with him because he was our best manager (according to miniskirts) for 15 years?

I would stick with DM myself. 10 years ago a top four finish and two semis would have been a rare treat, not a disappointing season.

[shootingboots]

20 hours ago, kingjoey said:

Reading through this, the interesting bit is finding a partner for Scott McKenna. I take it, like a lot of folk, he’s forgotten about Mikey Devlin, who is the partner for Scott McKenna.

I also liked the bit where he suggested Arnason was solid.

 

[EdTheDuck]

2 hours ago, coprolite said:

I would stick with DM myself. 10 years ago a top four finish and one semi would have been a rare treat, not a disappointing season.

FTFY