Nicky Weaver

[a don in oz]

ADIO in negativity shocker. I'm sure we were told not to expect Reynolds permanently yet he managed to sign a 4 year deal with us.

 

I'm happy!

 

Negative to think a keeper that's had a terribly fucked up career on on a 6 month contract isn't our saviour? Meh.

 

I'm glad you're happy.

[a don in oz]

34 is a good age for a keeper, plenty experience and and able replacement for Langfield, Id prefer that than a 22-23yr old with little or no top game time, hes here for 6 months, lets see how it goes and support the fact the our management are making the right choices for the club....

 

Support the fact they're making the right choices? Well... I don't agree in this case so no I won't go along with that.

 

I do hope he puts his near past behind him and this particular scrap we're picking up works out for us. So yes, I'm not going to bitch from the sidelines like so many here when there's a player they don't like and they will brook no positivity. I'm just saying steady on with the boundless ridiculous positivity about a guy who has had no career in the last 12 years unless snowballs in Dundee counts as a career.

 

If after 6 months he's been a turkey we're back where we are right now but with 6 months less time to get a replacement for Langfield.

[buchanskii]

It is genuine competition for Langfield though, and competition for a starting place is healthy. Langfield has been used to being 1st choice without the threat of losing his place, despite the countless errors he makes.

 

Hopefully this shoves a rocket up his arse.

[a don in oz]

ADIO you on Twitter aye?

 

Off topic that, but just a wee question to put out there.

 

Nicky Weaver will be better than Clangers and I'm a happy lad. I don't like Langfield in our sticks.

 

I am. Why? You trying to imply I'm a Langfield happy clapper?

[a don in oz]

Shut up you tart.

 

Well that's a first.

[Tommy]

Maybe best that Weaver get's a chance to prove his worth and fitness.

Langfield's had long enough to prove his.

[zerodon47]

good news! despite nae playin competitive fitba for over a year im sure even then he is still more competent, and hopefully will be a serious contender with Langfailed for the startin spot. hopefully he's number 1 for this season til we find another guy to walk into the role next season.

[spamspamspam]

I dont think we should be considering a keeper signed on a 6 month deal as a possible long term number one.

 

He's 34

 

Keepers go on into their late 30's and even early 40's

 

If he's good enough, proves his fitness and has taken care of himself he could be a no1 for another 5 or 6 years.

 

I'm not saying thats what will happen but its getting pretty normal for keepers these days.

[Dynamo]

6 Month deal is the sensible choice. if he can prove his fitness then there's no doubt he'll be in the first team and will get an extended deal.

[RTYD]

We were nowhere near 2nd when Smith got binned.

The crap some people spout to try and justify their criticism.

We were sixth.

[RTYD]

Negative to think a keeper that's had a terribly fucked up career on on a 6 month contract isn't our saviour? Meh.

 

I'm glad you're happy.

I'm happy as Langfield is in his last year of contract. Also happy that an experienced keeper and not a 20 year old has been signed.

[a don in oz]

Na I accidently stumbled across your twitter page a while back (think you tweeted one of the players). I recalled you having a go at myself and a few others for their appearances so I just creased at your twitter page. It was a bit rich is all I am going to say.

 

If you DID find me then the picture there isn't actually me. Only vaguely recall having a go at appearances of someone. Looked like a crackhead weegie... hmm, can't recall who it was. Maybe you can remind me?

[Monkey]

It's a deal that suits both parties, we get a keeper for six months to challenge Langfield, whilst we organise a more long term appointment and Weaver gets to put himself in the shop window again to get a bigger move in January.

 

He did the same with Utd when he played for them, signed for 6 months, played regularly and then got a move to the Premier League.

 

If he does well but there is little interest in him by the end of January he may sign on again for the remainder of the season if we haven't by then brought in the longer term replacement.

 

I can't see him as being the long term keeper but rather a good stop gap until we get one.

 

I would expect him, in this situation, to have been promised some proper game time during negotiations as why else would he come north?

[tightbreeks]

before i google the boy, did he play for man city?

 

it can only be a good thing that clangs has some competition.

[tightbreeks]

funny how useless shite like that sticks in your head, but i can't remember if i locked the back door 2 minutes ago.

[diamondsr4ever]

he's been known to have a howler or 3....! but I agree, good option for 6 months

[lazio_don]

Gotta be an improvement on the useless traffic cone in between the sticks at the moment. Weaver has got to be first choice if we want to be challenging.

[buchanskii]

Watch the defence improve dramatically now, when they have a competent goalkeeper between the sticks who they have confidence in.

 

Even Clark Robertson might be reinvigorated by the signing and turn out to be the next Kevin McNaughton

[paddy]

Its good to put some pressure on Clangers for a change. He's been on easy street for too long.

 

Who knows, he might learn a thing or two from Weaver.

[alscotoz]

I think it's an astute bit of business. Assume he's not on top $, 6 month contract, onus is on Weaver to earn himself either a longer term deal with us or elsewhere. Win/win. Age? For a keeper not so relevant but it nevertheless buys some time for the club, if he can do the job for a couple of years. In the meantime the search for a longer term replacement to who's currently the custodian should not be abandoned.

[Jack_Glass]

So far so good, hope he does the biz... well done Del-boy.

[Stoney]

Aye we do,

 

we're cultured and shit.

 

For starers, hes got two hands and he's not afraid to use them.

Already ahead of clangers

[Ingolfsson]

He played a lot of games for Man City aye.

 

Aye, saved a few penalties in a shoot out to get them promoted to First Division (Championship) and went mental, running round the Wembley track after. About 13 years ago like, but hopefully doing the same at Hampden this season.

[The Boofon]

Aye, saved a few penalties in a shoot out to get them promoted to First Division (Championship) and went mental, running round the Wembley track after. About 13 years ago like, but hopefully doing the same at Hampden this season.

Why would Man City be playing at Hampden?

[Ingolfsson]

Watch the defence improve dramatically now, when they have a competent goalkeeper between the sticks who they have confidence in.

 

Even Clark Robertson might be reinvigorated by the signing and turn out to be the next Kevin McNaughton

 

[Ingolfsson]

Why would Man City be playing at Hampden?

 

Funny cunt.

[Tord31]

Probably a mututally agreeable deal.

 

Come on a relatively small basic contract with high appearance/win bonus for six months with a clause perhaps that ten starts triggers an 18 month extension and an uplift in salary (and we can worry about sorting out the budget if that comes to pass).

 

Mutually agreeable for both parties as at 34 if he doesnt break into the first team he probably has relatively no interest to hang around longer as back-up or commit to a long-term deal on a low basic wage away from home/family.

[Tord31]

You've got to hand it to McInnes in terms of the getting players signed quickly. Six summer signings (Flood, Robson, Zola, Shankland, Wylde, Weaver) and our two hottest properties (McGinn and Jack) all signed up by mid July is putting our previous managers to shame.

 

Most of us are probably thinking a versatile defender on deadline day is the last piece of the jigsaw for now but given McInnes' form it might be we have one on board long before then.

[King Street Loon]

Good solid signing and will hopefully show in the friendly that's he's more than capable of ousting Retardo the Flying Goalie.

 

McInnes just keeps on winning me over bit by bit.

[Byrne Baby Byrne]

lol

 

"weaver for number one"!

 

you dont know the first thing about him

 

Your burning passion for Clangers boabby is clouding your opinion