The Boofon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Best. Birthday. News. Ever.Happy birthday from me to you. :party: 1 Link to comment
sheepiekev Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Credit where it's due. We're all quick enough to criticise the club....sometimes rightly, sometimes maybe not so. But this has to be seen as a great move by the club Well done AFC and Niall! 3 Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well done to all involved in getting this done quickly and quietly.Niall can head off to Vegas secure in the knowledge he's made a lot of Dandies happy. I wonder if there's a decent release clause inserted, where we'll get a decent money for a change. (provided he keeps his form up) Link to comment
Redmist1903 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I was totally underwhelmed by Derek McInnes's appointment but I tell you something, he seems a shrewd guy who has never put a foot wrong since he has came to our club. Everytime he has spoke he has impressed me, the last few days especially he has gone up in my estimations with releasing all the injury prone old dross, telling Steven Hughes he can leave, saying we need a new keeper as the recently signed guy was shite, now this: Manager Derek McInnes commented. "As far as I am concerned Niall is going to be the big summer signing for Aberdeen FC and hopefully this sends out the correct signal to not only our supporters but also to any other players who are potentially thinking about signing for this great Club." 5 Link to comment
The Boofon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well done to all involved in getting this done quickly and quietly.Niall can head off to Vegas secure in the knowledge he's made a lot of Dandies happy. I wonder if there's a decent release clause inserted, where we'll get a decent money for a change. (provided he keeps his form up)When is he off to Vegas? Link to comment
K-9 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Nice one AFC. And nice one Niall McGinn. Some good words from him aswell. Heard more ambition since McInnes arrived than heard from club in last ten years. Link to comment
gla5gowdon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Great news, it puts us in an even stronger position to sell him for £300k! Delighted. 4 Link to comment
The Hulk Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Wonderful news.I'll echo what's been said above, McInnes has cut an impressive figure so far and for "phase one" of the task he's been set he has passed with distinction. Can now go into the summer with some cautious optimism with regard to who he brings in, and beyond that of course how they perform in the side. I wont judge his signings on paper until they do it where it's important.Nice one Del and nice one AFC! Link to comment
spamspamspam Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 great bit of business. if he has another season like this one next then we could get a nice fee for him from englandshire as well. Link to comment
buchanskii Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I don't mind losing players if we receive a decent fee for them. If we get 1 more cracking season for McGinn and lose him to a championship club for a decent amount of money then everyone wins. Lets hope he can do something about the paltry fee's we normally receive for our players. Delighted that there is no more Hughes or Fallon; a challenger for clangers no.1 spot and McGinn has signed. Great Start Link to comment
Sheeptastic Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 This is the first time that I am more than content with a manager saying that a player already on our books will be a big summer signing. McGinn committing his future to the club makes a big difference as there is no way we would find a replacement on his level. A cracking player and lad. 2 Link to comment
boboisared Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I don't mind losing players if we receive a decent fee for them. If we get 1 more cracking season for McGinn and lose him to a championship club for a decent amount of money then everyone wins. Lets hope he can do something about the paltry fee's we normally receive for our players. Delighted that there is no more Hughes or Fallon; a challenger for clangers no.1 spot and McGinn has signed. Great Start With a little bit more consistency (decision making wise) and if he bulked up his frame a tad I don't doubt he could play in the EPL. 1 Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 When is he off to Vegas?In the summer.Not sure what flight he's on though.I think it leaves from Heathrow. Link to comment
Pudgie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well done AFC and well done Derek McInnes! Slowly getting hyped for next season now. COYR! Link to comment
The Boofon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 In the summer.Not sure what flight he's on though.I think it leaves from Heathrow.I only ask because I'm away there on Monday from Gatwick for a wedding. :party: Link to comment
The Boofon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I think it's a strong possibility. If a Championship club come in for him, I don't think we're in a financial position not to sell (by the bank) £750k - gone. To be honest, we should offer him an extension and if he refuses to sign it, we should maybe look to sell, as we can't afford to let him go for nothing at the end of his contract, or a pittance in January. Sad, but that's where we are as a clubSheepish this thread was started almost two months ago. Well played with the prediction. How the fuck did you know it was going to be a two year deal? Link to comment
dj_bollocks Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I only ask because I'm away there on Monday from Gatwick for a wedding. :Party: The Hangover Part 4 with Niall McGinn & Boofon.... Link to comment
Monkey Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 So pleased am I with this news I might actually go to the game tomorrow rather than staying in the pub. Link to comment
zebradentist Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Niall McGinn is a sexy cunt 1 Link to comment
a don in oz Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I was totally underwhelmed by Derek McInnes's appointment but I tell you something, he seems a shrewd guy who has never put a foot wrong since he has came to our club. Everytime he has spoke he has impressed me, the last few days especially he has gone up in my estimations with releasing all the injury prone old dross, telling Steven Hughes he can leave, saying we need a new keeper as the recently signed guy was shite, now this: Manager Derek McInnes commented. "As far as I am concerned Niall is going to be the big summer signing for Aberdeen FC and hopefully this sends out the correct signal to not only our supporters but also to any other players who are potentially thinking about signing for this great Club." What you said could be me. Totally unimpressed with his appointment. But he's not put a foot wrong so far. He's used these games to try and judge the players and he's found them largely wanting like most of us feel. And then this.... totally awesome. Mind you a big part of that has to go to Niall; he's obviously a genuine guy who is thankful to the club for giving him his proper opportunity to shine. 1 1 Link to comment
lazio_don Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 AFC in positive news shocker. Link to comment
The Oxford Don Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Delightful. Well in AFC. Link to comment
ChutneyLove Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Great news. Two or three strong signings and things will definitely be looking better. Let's hope the club repay Niall with a winners medal next season. Link to comment
barassie_afc Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 That is probably the best piece of business the club has done in about 20 years Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Best news i've heard from AFC since the departure of Darren Mackie! Niall has been one of the best signings this club has made in a very long time and seeing him sign an extension is amazing. When was the last time we had a player of his caliber sticking around longer than his first contract? Link to comment
Huntlysheep Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 At least this is a step in the right direction now bring in a new partner for him & we're sorted up front. Link to comment
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