O'connor

[Granite95]

Thought the last few games he's played at CM have been some of his better performances of late for us. Not saying he's been the best player on the park but he's put in a shift against both the ugly sisters and made some good tackles. Think a midfield of him and Shinniesta with Tansey rotating in would be quality

[Tord31]

Thought he was pretty good in midfield last night.

 

We'll go with Tansey, Shinnie and McLean as a midfield three next season I presume but if O'Connor could be sub for midfield that would allow us to focus the recruitment on defence and attack. Especially feckin centre half

[stirlingsheep]

I think he's more positive than Jack in terms of the passes he tries to play - Jack immediately looks for a centre half or full back, O'Connor turns and tries to move it forward if possible. He's certainly put in a shift the last 2 games, I don't think he's a centre half, but looks a decent anchor man.

[Mr John]

Funny how last summer, we all assumed he was coming into the club to play there, but wasn't used until now. We've been crying out for a good batch of central midfielders for ages, bodes well for next year.

[Panda]

Would urge caution before lauding him at the replacement for Jack.

 

He's played midfield plenty of times for us and not been great. The defeat to Fola Esch, Celtic away (4-1) are two that spring to mind.

 

Played okay last night but let's be honest here, their midfield is shite.

 

Would still prefer Jack back for final, and next season probably Tansey in there. And I'd rather O'Connor was in defence ahead of Taylor.

 

However, yes, last night was encouraging at least. If he gets a run there like Considine has at LB then you never know, may grow into the role.

[ebbe]

Class, absolute class.

[dazzy_deff]

Would urge caution before lauding him at the replacement for Jack.

 

He's played midfield plenty of times for us and not been great. The defeat to Fola Esch, Celtic away (4-1) are two that spring to mind.

 

Played okay last night but let's be honest here, their midfield is shite.

 

Would still prefer Jack back for final, and next season probably Tansey in there. And I'd rather O'Connor was in defence ahead of Taylor.

 

However, yes, last night was encouraging at least. If he gets a run there like Considine has at LB then you never know, may grow into the role.

You cant really hold Fola Esch against him. His first game and I thought he was actually one of our better players in that game. Whole team were shocking but he was just the scapegoat who got hooked.

[Dave Bus]

I'd still like to see Jack and shinnie in midfield next season with tansey as cover and potentially o'connor. O'connor and shinnie can play in other positions too which means we would have lots of options everywhere

[RAZOR]

Would urge caution before lauding him at the replacement for Jack.

He's played midfield plenty of times for us and not been great. The defeat to Fola Esch, Celtic away (4-1) are two that spring to mind.

Played okay last night but let's be honest here, their midfield is shite.

Would still prefer Jack back for final, and next season probably Tansey in there. And I'd rather O'Connor was in defence ahead of Taylor.

However, yes, last night was encouraging at least. If he gets a run there like Considine has at LB then you never know, may grow into the role.

Have to disagree with that Panda. There's a definite midfielder in there and I feel we've missed a trick this season.

 

We're going to play Reynolds and Taylor at CB for the final. They both need protection. Ryan Jack does not and never will offer that. He is FAR too soft and FAR too negative.

[herouali]

Centre mid 100% - not comfy at CB as he's been a right footer playing at LCB and next to Taylor

 

The boy fucking loves winning and a battle (Captaincy qualities too). Shinnie for captain though!

 

His ball for Hayes' goal in the semi final was intelligent too.

 

[minijc]

He was like a young Isaac Osbourne last night.

[RUL]

He was like a young Isaac Osbourne last night.

Is that a compliment because osbourne was shite.

[minijc]

Is that a compliment because osbourne was shite.

He wasn't shit just wasn't very good, I was taking the piss like and I do like AoC.

[RAZOR]

Is that a compliment because osbourne was shite.

GWT signed the wrong brother.

[V for Vendetta]

Would urge caution before lauding him at the replacement for Jack.

 

He's played midfield plenty of times for us and not been great. The defeat to Fola Esch, Celtic away (4-1) are two that spring to mind.

 

Played okay last night but let's be honest here, their midfield is shite.

 

Would still prefer Jack back for final, and next season probably Tansey in there. And I'd rather O'Connor was in defence ahead of Taylor.

 

However, yes, last night was encouraging at least. If he gets a run there like Considine has at LB then you never know, may grow into the role.

 

Funny but I think he's always looked more comfortable at DM and if anything needs to learn a lot more if he's going to remain a CB.

[Rebel Red]

He's steady enough, nothing special but he does a job as a defensive midfielder. Still think he's a centre back first though.

[dave_min]

GWT signed the wrong brother.

Woah, that's a little bit UKIP. You can't just group all coloured players as "brothers".

[DelMonte]

You do really notice how he tries to go forward with his passing.

[RAZOR]

You do really notice how he tries to go forward with his passing.

Aye. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes to our attacking play.

[fine-n-dandy]

You cant really hold Fola Esch against him. His first game and I thought he was actually one of our better players in that game. Whole team were shocking but he was just the scapegoat who got hooked.

He was indeed one of the few good players in that game. Was certainly one of Deeks SHIT substitutions when he took him off in that game.

[King Street Loon]

He was indeed one of the few good players in that game. Was certainly one of Deeks SHIT substitutions when he took him off in that game.

He's been the victim of many an unwarranted substitution this season with McInnes trusting the players he's had the longest. Like Taylor for instance.

When was the last time that cunt was substituted if it wasn't injury related?

[ebbe]

Is that a compliment because osbourne was shite.

He couldn't half tackle though. The only Aberdeen player I can remember putting minkers like Lasley and Hamill in the air.

[fine-n-dandy]

He's been the victim of many an unwarranted substitution this season with McInnes trusting the players he's had the longest. Like Taylor for instance.

When was the last time that cunt was substituted if it wasn't injury related?

It's almost as if Taylor is holding something over McInnes or something

[Ramandu]

It's almost as if Taylor is holding something over McInnes or something

Let's not go back there. That was a TERRIBLE month.

[Byrne Baby Byrne]

He's alright. Good player to have in the squad.

[Panda]

Have to disagree with that Panda. There's a definite midfielder in there and I feel we've missed a trick this season.

 

We're going to play Reynolds and Taylor at CB for the final. They both need protection. Ryan Jack does not and never will offer that. He is FAR too soft and FAR too negative.

I was thinking more to next season.

 

I know Taylor and Reynolds will play the cup final and I'm already resigned to the fact one of them will cost us a goal and the other will concede a penalty.