Stoneybloke Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 As we would have expected, Mr. Brown has been busy in the transfer window making use of his promised increase in wages budget. At some point there will presumably have to be a rebalancing outward flow. Looks as though there could be something of an exodus at the end of the season. However under the new regime I guess that more of the squad will be playing for their places during their remaining time. I don't think Paton has figured in any of the games under Mr. Brown so far and Ifil seems to be more obscure now. Could they be possible candidates for departure? Link to comment
paddy Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Ifil's contract is up at end of season, I cant see it being renewed. Paton's a weird one, as didnt he sign a 3 year deal last year? I thought he was good in a few games in the past, but seems to have dipped. Perhaps an attitude or confidence reason. I also think diamond and maguire will both be off, but think Young will be offered a new short term deal. Look forward to decent long term signings in the summer! Link to comment
sooth_stander Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Would imagine that any other deals for new players this window rely on players going out, which is what is holding up the Stephen Hughes deal - Brown will be trying to punt Ifil out the door, he's playing hardball. Brown has obviously cut a deal with Milne to increase the wages budget to allow him to enlargen the squad, but ALL his signings so far are only until end of season, loan or permanent, so won't be having a huge affect on overall budget. McNamee will be on low pay, I'd have thought, as well as Anderson, who knows what we are contributing to Blackman's wages. Milson, phit £1500 a week? Would have thought Diamond, Howard, Ifil and Maguire will leave, Dung and Clangers will stay. On reading Shearer's autobiography, was stunned that Bisconti was on £4500 per week, and this was 9 years ago. Attitude stunk, as apparently did his rented house and car! Link to comment
Stoneybloke Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 I also think diamond and maguire will both be off If they stay until the end of the season I assume will we get no money for them if they are at the end of their contracts. I hope they can persuade Maguire to stay. Link to comment
Jonty Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Would imagine that any other deals for new players this window rely on players going out, which is what is holding up the Stephen Hughes deal - Brown will be trying to punt Ifil out the door, he's playing hardball. Brown has obviously cut a deal with Milne to increase the wages budget to allow him to enlargen the squad, but ALL his signings so far are only until end of season, loan or permanent, so won't be having a huge affect on overall budget. McNamee will be on low pay, I'd have thought, as well as Anderson, who knows what we are contributing to Blackman's wages. Milson, phit Link to comment
tup Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 He was a bloody good player though, have heard before he wasn't afa popular in the dressing room. Paton and Ifil should be punted in the window if possible, neither good enough for AFC. Likewise Zander tho I'd wait until the end of the season for that so we can properly identify a replacement. Disagree re Paton, there's a player in there alright, as we've seen in performances against the hun at Pittodrie and against Hibs at Easter Road. He seemed to be carrying a bit of timber when sent off up at Inverness, and his attitude certainly required adjusting in recent times. Brown is the man to knock some sense into him, he is certainly good enough when he's in the mood. Brown heavily praised his performance in a recent bounce game so I feel he is worth persevering with. Link to comment
The Boofon Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 He was a bloody good player though, have heard before he wasn't afa popular in the dressing room. He was decent and he'd do a job in our team just now but he wasn't bloody good. Link to comment
Mikeyboy1903 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Would imagine that any other deals for new players this window rely on players going out, which is what is holding up the Stephen Hughes deal - Brown will be trying to punt Ifil out the door, he's playing hardball. Brown has obviously cut a deal with Milne to increase the wages budget to allow him to enlargen the squad, but ALL his signings so far are only until end of season, loan or permanent, so won't be having a huge affect on overall budget. McNamee will be on low pay, I'd have thought, as well as Anderson, who knows what we are contributing to Blackman's wages. Milson, phit Link to comment
tup Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Best midfielder that we had for years ..... Only reason why he left was that he wanted AFC to pay for his kids to go to the International School or RGU. The only player to come close was a Marcus H. in my opinon .... The team have been crying out for someone like these guys a.k.a A Battler ... Someone that can stick in a challenge win the ball and then feed it out to the wings or the creative midfielder. Clearly Shearer thought he was a mercenary, and I'd have to agree, in it for the cash I'm afraid to say, good as he may well have been. You dinna play for AC Milan if you canna play football, but I don't think this player had any particular love for Aberdeen FC so I'm not sure I would fully agree with the best midfielder for years sentiment. Richardson was a similar player but wore his heart on his sleeve and loved the club. Link to comment
dazzy_deff Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Clearly Shearer thought he was a mercenary, and I'd have to agree, in it for the cash I'm afraid to say, good as he may well have been. You dinna play for AC Milan if you canna play football, but I don't think this player had any particular love for Aberdeen FC so I'm not sure I would fully agree with the best midfielder for years sentiment. Richardson was a similar player but wore his heart on his sleeve and loved the club.When did he ever play for AC Milan? AC Monza yes, but nae Milan. Link to comment
tup Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 When did he ever play for AC Milan? AC Monza yes, but nae Milan. Aye you're right, it was the hopeless buffoon Billio I was thinking of with Milan. Link to comment
sooth_stander Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Clearly Shearer thought he was a mercenary, and I'd have to agree, in it for the cash I'm afraid to say, good as he may well have been. You dinna play for AC Milan if you canna play football, but I don't think this player had any particular love for Aberdeen FC so I'm not sure I would fully agree with the best midfielder for years sentiment. Richardson was a similar player but wore his heart on his sleeve and loved the club. Shearer tells the story of his and Paterson's initial talk to the squad, and Bisconti just sat on the floor shaking his head as both Shearer and Paterson took turns at addressing the players. He was gone within days. First season, he was immense. Mine the Berlin game, 5pm KO at Pittodrie? Almost took on the Krauts himself that afternoon/evening. Link to comment
Jonty Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 He was decent and he'd do a job in our team just now but he wasn't bloody good. Bloody good/ decent - stop being pedantic... As for doign a job for us just now we would be better signing a more creative attacking CM to play alongside Hartley. Link to comment
tup Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Shearer tells the story of his and Paterson's initial talk to the squad, and Bisconti just sat on the floor shaking his head as both Shearer and Paterson took turns at addressing the players. He was gone within days. First season, he was immense. Mine the Berlin game, 5pm KO at Pittodrie? Almost took on the Krauts himself that afternoon/evening. Aye, I remember a cruncher of a tackle he made in that game, and he did play a blinder. We were very unlucky not to win that 0-0 was it? But I think overall he was here for the money rather than the club. Link to comment
zig-a-zig-ah Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Aye, I remember a cruncher of a tackle he made in that game, and he did play a blinder. We were very unlucky not to win that 0-0 was it? But I think overall he was here for the money rather than the club. Think you've just summed up 99% of modern day fitba players there.. Link to comment
Site Sponsor RTYD Posted January 21, 2011 Site Sponsor Share Posted January 21, 2011 Would imagine that any other deals for new players this window rely on players going out, which is what is holding up the Stephen Hughes deal - Brown will be trying to punt Ifil out the door, he's playing hardball. Brown has obviously cut a deal with Milne to increase the wages budget to allow him to enlargen the squad, but ALL his signings so far are only until end of season, loan or permanent, so won't be having a huge affect on overall budget. McNamee will be on low pay, I'd have thought, as well as Anderson, who knows what we are contributing to Blackman's wages. Milson, phit Link to comment
woohoo Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Shearer tells the story of his and Paterson's initial talk to the squad, and Bisconti just sat on the floor shaking his head as both Shearer and Paterson took turns at addressing the players. He was gone within days. First season, he was immense. Mine the Berlin game, 5pm KO at Pittodrie? Almost took on the Krauts himself that afternoon/evening. Still the single finest performance I have seen from an Aberdeen player. Fair enough, I've only really seen lean times as a fan, but I think it's fair to say that that day Bisconti was world-class. Link to comment
Tord31 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Think Ifil is out the door. Left out of the 18 last night with even young Robertson being picked ahead of him as a defensive option. Much like Megginson and Paton getting picked ahead of Velicka over last few weeks. Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I was going to ask this.Noticed Ifill was missing and wondered if it was to keep him injury free for a potential move coming up Link to comment
ChookterDon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I can't help feeling sorry for Fyvie, Folly and Mackie. Layed off on the long term and Pa Broons brought in new faces. I can see them struggling to regain their places back. Mackie will no doubt retire soon and become some part of AFC coaching the under 3's or something. Love the fella he's a top bloke and always scores important goals but doesn't do it regularly. His effort in the past two seasons i must say has been phenomenal and he took one for the team when he got layed off with his injury. Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I can't help feeling sorry for Fyvie, Folly and Mackie. Layed off on the long term and Pa Broons brought in new faces. I can see them struggling to regain their places back. Mackie will no doubt retire soon and become some part of AFC coaching the under 3's or something. Love the fella he's a top bloke and always scores important goals but doesn't do it regularly. His effort in the past two seasons i must say has been phenomenal and he took one for the team when he got layed off with his injury.Out of the 3 Fyvie will find it easier to get into the reckoning. Mackie will drift off into obscurity and Folly should be sub at best when everyone is fit. IMO Link to comment
Kilkito Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 On the Bobby Bisco debate I thought he was great, and agree he was our best midfielder in years, was dissappointed when I read Shearers comments on him. Have to say, on the pitch, I never saw any evidence the guy didn't care. Link to comment
K-9 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 On the Bobby Bisco debate I thought he was great, and agree he was our best midfielder in years, was dissappointed when I read Shearers comments on him. Have to say, on the pitch, I never saw any evidence the guy didn't care.Even when he walked off against Rangers in a sulk when 1-0 down shaking his head and guesturing he had had enough? Link to comment
vanderark14 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I was going to ask this.Noticed Ifill was missing and wondered if it was to keep him injury free for a potential move coming up any time I've seen him I've been disappointed, how he has carved a career from football I'll never know Link to comment
ChookterDon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 well when we signed him it was stated that he would be one of the highest earners at pittodrie. so i can see him going, freeing up more wages for CB and AK inspired signings! Link to comment
Pash Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 any time I've seen him I've been disappointed, how he has carved a career from football I'll never knowHe was immense against Hull and we everyone down there wanted him signed there and then. We got our wish. Unfortunately he has been gash ever since! Link to comment
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