Barry Robson

[The Bull]

The arrival of Flood and Robson probably means that we've given up hope on Davidson, who'll no doubt have a better option down south. Whilst I see both Flood and Robson as improvements on what we have / had, I still think Scott Arfield is a better option.

[diamondsr4ever]

Arfield would be a great option, Id take flood before Robson, Robson is in the Milsom mould

[oilcat]

I wouldnt rule out Arfield signing just yet

[The Bull]

I wouldnt rule out Arfield signing just yet

 

I can't see us signing all three who can operate in similar positions when we need to strengthen in a number of areas. Don't get me wrong, I'd take all three at Pittodrie.

[StandFree1982]

I wouldnt rule out Arfield signing just yet

Aberdeen love signing Lazy, slow players, so we're more likely to sign Garfield.

[Byrne Baby Byrne]

Arfield would be a great option, Id take flood before Robson, Robson is in the Milsom mould

 

Ginger?

[caledonia]

great signing imo as a very good player does not suddenly become pish

[Sonoftherock]

great signing imo as a very good player does not suddenly become pish

 

According to the Sheffield United and Vancouver Whitecap forums he's not suddenly just become pish. The process has taken around about 18-24 months.

[Byrne Baby Byrne]

Worrying times when a Canadian team doesn't want you

[sheepiekev]

I wouldn't be keen to see Robson either.

It reeks of topping up the pension to me.

 

We don't know how much of the budget he'd be taking up.

He's earned good wages in the past, so he might accept a lower wage as it's his last contract, who knows.

 

I'd rather we spent the money on a younger midfield player with potential sell on in the future.

 

The likes of Scott Arfield or Murray Davidson for example, although by all accounts, Davidson is hanging on for something in England or SEVCO.

[a don in oz]

Will feel like a massively retrograde step if we get in another mid 30s midfielder so I hope this rumour ends up being a great big ball of pish.

[tup]

He would be an excellent signing, some of you cunts dinna have the first clue about football.

[forbesz1903]

we should be spending the money on a decent right back and get ryan jack into the midfield!

 

Team currently shaping up like

 

Langers

Jack Anderson Reynolds Robertson

 

Pawlett Flood Robson Hayes

 

McGinn Vernon

 

New right back and new striker for me and get vernon to fuck.

[Moorie86]

Worrying times when a Canadian team doesn't want you

It was more the case he and his family couldn't settle there more than them not wanting him.

[The Boofon]

this is the thing

 

i know its an extreme example, but Moravcik is an example of how older players should not all be tarred with the hughes/naysmith brush

 

who knows if it'd work out or not, but comparing him to those signings is just lazy

 

 

That's a good point mate, however you could just tell he was a class player early doors. Not saying Robson hasn't had his moments but nowhere near the same ability

 

 

did i compare him to moravcik you complete and utter simpleton?

Well you're not comparing him with Hughes or Naysmith.

 

You also brought Moravcik into the debate in an extreme example way.

Who are you comparing him with?

[OddJob]

did i compare him to moravcik you complete and utter simpleton?

 

Fucking hell MT chill out

[Guest]

It was more the case he and his family couldn't settle there more than them not wanting him.

 

How the hell could you not settle in Vancouver? One of the nicest cities and nicest countries in the World.

[The Boofon]

 

How the hell could you not settle in Vancouver? One of the nicest cities and nicest countries in the World.

He missed his armchair back home. You ken fit like folk are with their favourite seats.

[Guest]

He missed his armchair back home. You ken fit like folk are with their favourite seats.

 

Seriously, you need to give that particular broken record the old heave-ho. If that's all you got in your locker, then I pity da fool.

[sheepiekev]

How the hell could you not settle in Vancouver? One of the nicest cities and nicest countries in the World.

Nae rowies in Vancouver.

[ericblack4boss]

and theres nae the Commercial pub either , if you had ever been in the "ranch" you would know why he would miss that.

[Henry]

This signing set to be completed tomorrow according to BBC Scotland.

[The Boofon]

i used moravcik as an example as to why not all older signings are bad signings - thats all

 

 

no chance. that eric black guy IS a simpleton

He's a good example.

 

It was Oddjob you called a simpleton not Eric.

[Tommy]

 

It was Oddjob you called a simpleton not Eric.

A complete and utter one at that :-)

[rossafc92]

I can't imagine McInnes sees Robson as a player who will feature regularly in the first team. Will probably play on a rotational basis, providing cover in a few positions as well as experience. His left foot will come in handy too for corners, free kicks, penalties etc.

 

Can see where some people are coming from when they question bringing in Robson and getting rid of the likes of Rae, but it's not simply a case of taking undoing what he's done, because Robson is a very different type of player.

[a don in oz]

This signing set to be completed tomorrow according to BBC Scotland.

 

Another Aberdeen area player being allowed to finish their career when they're past it at the club. Just great.

 

Still holding out hope this is just balls.

[Dom Sullivan]

 

Another Aberdeen area player being allowed to finish their career when they're past it at the club. Just great.

 

Still holding out hope this is just balls.

Looks like its not balls ADIO

http://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=33858&do=findComment&comment=944143

[ericblack4boss]

aye MT , im a simpleton ? perhaps but fuck me at least i ken Calderwood is a fucking waste of space if you are going to use the internet to dispute peoples opinions at least have the decency to chastise the correct user, ok chief?

[Ke1t]

Another Aberdeen area player being allowed to finish their career when they're past it at the club. Just great.

 

Still holding out hope this is just balls.

 

My thoughts exactly...

 

I would have taken him 10 years ago, even 5 years ago when he was hitting 30,

 

Now knocking on 35, I just don't see the reasoning behind it.

 

What, exactly, would Robson's role be?

[sheepiekev]

I can't imagine McInnes sees Robson as a player who will feature regularly in the first team. Will probably play on a rotational basis, providing cover in a few positions as well as experience. His left foot will come in handy too for corners, free kicks, penalties etc.

 

Can see where some people are coming from when they question bringing in Robson and getting rid of the likes of Rae, but it's not simply a case of taking undoing what he's done, because Robson is a very different type of player.

Ross,

 

I'm not so sure.

Robson's fitness permitting, I see us playing 4-3-3 next season with a 3 of Jack, Flood & Robson, with young lads such as Smith, Storie & Low providing the midfield back up. Hughes will still be lingering about as no-one will take him.

Front 3 of McGinn & Hayes either side of whatever centre forward we bring in.