Aberdeen sack Derek McInnes

[shut up meg]

6 hours ago, graham said:

Thank you sonoftherock,I am normally very much the shy and retiring mild mannered janitor  type and will return to the calm well mannered erudite chap i usually am once Derek McInnes has departed. Notice too McInnes gave Miko Virtanen a patronizing couple of minutes a few games ago,praised Miko and has given the young man not a single second since.

Thank you Redmist 1903 and muttonhumper good wishes,you are right ,side of the pitch just enjoying a game would do the world of good for me.These matches keep me going between the big games on a Saturday.I do feel Derek McInnes had been getting it quite easy in the absence of crowds.Pressure is mounting now and Aberdeen v St Mirren next weekend already looking a significant game

[Yorston Vasey]

Cormack will have been on the cans watching the Superbowl and will now be in his bed. Fucked if we get anything sensible from him for at least a couple of days..

[strachanmcgheegoal]

33 minutes ago, Henry said:

Jamie Langfield - signed by Calderwood (and complete garbage) - n/a

Shay Logan - signed by McInnes 

Russell Anderson - signed by Brown

Mark Reynolds - signed by Brown

Andy Considine - youth product - n/a

Barry Robson - signed by McInnes 

Willo Flood - signed by McInnes 

Ryan Jack - youth product - n/a

Jonny Hayes - signed by Brown

Niall McGinn - signed by Brown

Adam Rooney - signed by McInnes

 

Brown 4 McInnes 4

Speaking pish again old buddy

The thing that stands out in that list is that he recognised what was missing* - Right back, a 'core' and a poacher and nailed it.  Yet the glaring long term holes in our squad now suggest that perhaps that was more luck than judgement.

*marks off for omitting goalkeeper but no-one is perfect

[sooth_stander]

1 hour ago, Granite95 said:

Whenever McInnes does go (hopefully sooner rather than later) it'll be interesting to see all his media pals come out and support him. No doubt here from some prick like Neil McCann or the fat bastard Boyd that we should be grateful for McInnes and he's the best we can do etc etc.

At the end of the day, the decision to sack McInnes will come from Cormack and not the fans, so Boyd can shut the fuck up.

Don’t buy Sky, or The Sun. 

[Ten Caat]

1 hour ago, Granite95 said:

Whenever McInnes does go (hopefully sooner rather than later) it'll be interesting to see all his media pals come out and support him. No doubt here from some prick like Neil McCann or the fat bastard Boyd that we should be grateful for McInnes and he's the best we can do etc etc.

I don't think McCann will be commenting too much. Fully expect him to be one of the first to apply for the job ?

[Donmacca]

29 minutes ago, pocrawred said:

Any Westhillers nearby Cormack park to confirm if Niall isn't there but Matty is?? ?

Be surprised if they're training at Cormack Park today and not ASV. Pitches will be under half a foot of snow

[Dr_Manhattan]

1 hour ago, Millertime said:

What do you still think his salary was?

Either way, it was commensurate with what he did for us as much off the field as on it

He has saved our club

Concomitant, even

[Guest]

I think all the ITK folk have the same ITK person, and that ITK person who gave the other ITK people the info, is either pulling folks legs, or trying to suss out how quickly information they give reaches the forums/social media etc. 
 

Looks like it was all a crock of shite. 

[Dr_Manhattan]

4 minutes ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said:

I think all the ITK folk have the same ITK person, and that ITK person who gave the other ITK people the info, is either pulling folks legs, or trying to suss out how quickly information they give reaches the forums/social media etc. 
 

Looks like it was all a crock of shite. 

These things have a habit of becoming self-fulfilling prophecies.

Two well respected journalists have published articles on it this weekend, so it's not just forum shitposting any more. Saturday was a huge game for our prospects of finishing third, and we utterly shat the bed. This won't be lost on the board.

[shooftahmooftah]

2 hours ago, afc_blockhead said:

Second account possibly? 

Just the exact same ranting mental posting style. I predict if they arent the same person that they share a mental ward together.

Change your name to Brain Dead Dummy. 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Dr_Manhattan said:

These things have a habit of becoming self-fulfilling prophecies.

Two well respected journalists have published articles on it this weekend, so it's not just forum shitposting any more. Saturday was a huge game for our prospects of finishing third, and we utterly shat the bed. This won't be lost on the board.

I don't doubt there are worries for his future, I just think the notion he was sacked yesterday with an announcement expected today, was a total crock of shite.

[afc_blockhead]

5 minutes ago, shooftahmooftah said:

Change your name to Brain Dead Dummy. 

Only if you change yours to "Cornhill's Remedial Shitsmearer" ?

Deal?

[Tord31]

3 minutes ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said:

I don't doubt there are worries for his future, I just think the notion he was sacked yesterday with an announcement expected today, was a total crock of shite.

I'm not convinced either but I really think we need a statement whether that is sacked, leaving end of season or vote of confidence as it wasn't ideal how much bad feeling there has been in and around the interviews and matches.

[Guest]

Just now, Tord31 said:

I'm not convinced either but I really think we need a statement whether that is sacked, leaving end of season or vote of confidence as it wasn't ideal how much bad feeling there has been in and around the interviews and matches.

Agree, they are hanging him out to dry a wee bit. Transparency and all that, eh Davie.

[Dr_Manhattan]

2 minutes ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said:

I don't doubt there are worries for his future, I just think the notion he was sacked yesterday with an announcement expected today, was a total crock of shite.

I agree, that's pish. 

It's clear his time is up though. As others have said, I'd imagine the board are currently weighing up the pros and cons. Time, and games, are running out. There's little to suggest our form will magically improve in the next eleven games, particularly with the injuries we're carrying. They may think that the 'new manager bounce' is worth the risk, especially if they were planning on a change in the summer anyway.

Personally, I'll be surprised if he lasts the week.

[Tord31]

I'd also ask Derek what is he wanting at this point.

I've always said, and thought, he wouldn't want to run his contract in to a situation where we can afford to sack him - which i've always said is Q4 2021.

[Ernie McCracken]

1 minute ago, Dr_Manhattan said:

I agree, that's pish. 

It's clear his time is up though. As others have said, I'd imagine the board are currently weighing up the pros and cons. Time, and games, are running out. There's little to suggest our form will magically improve in the next eleven games, particularly with the injuries we're carrying. They may think that the 'new manager bounce' is worth the risk, especially if they were planning on a change in the summer anyway.

Personally, I'll be surprised if he lasts the week.

Yup. If the rumours are true, you would have thought at least one journo would have been able to verify it by now. 

[shooftahmooftah]

7 hours ago, graham said:

Thank you sonoftherock,I am normally very much the shy and retiring mild mannered janitor  type and will return to the calm well mannered erudite chap i usually am once Derek McInnes has departed. Notice too McInnes gave Miko Virtanen a patronizing couple of minutes a few games ago,praised Miko and has given the young man not a single second since.

Thank you Redmist 1903 and muttonhumper good wishes,you are right ,side of the pitch just enjoying a game would do the world of good for me.These matches keep me going between the big games on a Saturday.I do feel Derek McInnes had been getting it quite easy in the absence of crowds.Pressure is mounting now and Aberdeen v St Mirren next weekend already looking a significant game

At last someone who isn’t a red happy clapper, Mcinnes has got away with piss poor management and zimmer signings for the past 3 years.   What the hell do these players do at Cormack park.   It must be a day out at butlins.  Mcinnes looks like someone with manic depression and it’s. Spread to the. Whole of HIS” team.     This season alone look at the defeats and draws against teams they should have easily brushed aside.    But it’s not just this season it’s been slowly infested  with crap performances the past 3 years.   

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Dr_Manhattan said:

I agree, that's pish. 

It's clear his time is up though. As others have said, I'd imagine the board are currently weighing up the pros and cons. Time, and games, are running out. There's little to suggest our form will magically improve in the next eleven games, particularly with the injuries we're carrying. They may think that the 'new manager bounce' is worth the risk, especially if they were planning on a change in the summer anyway.

Personally, I'll be surprised if he lasts the week.

I don't know why they'd deliberate til later on in the week, the next game is on Saturday, surely if they are gonna do it, they should do it now when the interim staff can set their own stall out for the game ahead.

[Ernie McCracken]

1 minute ago, Tord31 said:

I'd also ask Derek what is he wanting at this point.

I've always said, and thought, he wouldn't want to run his contract in to a situation where we can afford to sack him - which i've always said is Q4 2021.

Ah I like your thinking. Drive Dereks stock so low, that we weaken his bargaining position, then when he's at his lowest get him signed up for another 5 years.  Happy Days. 

[shooftahmooftah]

4 minutes ago, Tord31 said:

I'd also ask Derek what is he wanting at this point.

I've always said, and thought, he wouldn't want to run his contract in to a situation where we can afford to sack him - which i've always said is Q4 2021.

I wouldn’t ask him what he’s wanting.  I’d tell him what he’s getting and sack him.   

[Tord31]

2 minutes ago, Ernie McCracken said:

Ah I like your thinking. Drive Dereks stock so low, that we weaken his bargaining position, then when he's at his lowest get him signed up for another 5 years.  Happy Days. 

actual LOL. Get Derek on gardening leave. We can't afford to sack him. Get Doc with him.

Get a new manager (out of work) to work with Sheerin and Robson for Feb-May. The only outlay belonging to this season becomes the new gaffers salary.

 

[Dr_Manhattan]

Just now, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said:

I don't know why they'd deliberate til later on in the week, the next game is on Saturday, surely if they are gonna do it, they should do it now when the interim staff can set their own stall out for the game ahead.

I'd imagine because it's not an easy decision. There are real risks involved in sacking him now, and there are real risks from sticking with the status quo.

If the only option on the table for a replacement is Robson et al, they're probably as well sticking with him. Besides, it's not like they'll make the decision and inform the press on the way out of the boardroom. I think we'll know one way or the other by Wednesday, but if they decide to keep him on the pressure will only build with every poor result. 

[DD1903]

6 minutes ago, Tord31 said:

actual LOL. Get Derek on gardening leave. We can't afford to sack him. Get Doc with him.

Get a new manager (out of work) to work with Sheerin and Robson for Feb-May. The only outlay belonging to this season becomes the new gaffers salary.

 

So we pay their two wages whilst they sit on their arse and then another person's wage on top, to save money? Lolz

[jamiesd]

Why would anyone go with Robson and Sheerin?  They are working under him and have done for a long time.  It would be more of the same.  Personally i don't think he will be away till another couple of defeats have been inflicted on us.

[Tord31]

3 minutes ago, DD1903 said:

So we pay their two wages whilst they sit on their arse and then another person's wage on top, to save money? Lolz

It's saving money versus paying him any of his 2021/22 salary in this financial year and not paying compensation for a new manager

[WesthillWanderersFC]

13 minutes ago, shooftahmooftah said:

I wouldn’t ask him what he’s wanting.  I’d tell him what he’s getting and sack him.   

Contractual obligations means nothing to you in your mad wee world I take it? ?

[DD1903]

3 minutes ago, Tord31 said:

It's saving money versus paying him any of his 2021/22 salary in this financial year and not paying compensation for a new manager

We would have to pay him for the length of his contract whether he was on gardening leave or released straight away. Do you think McInnes is on a 3 month notice period!? Then bringing in some part time manager on a short term basis (why!?) is another wage. How is that saving money? 

[Donmacca]

He's still in a job. Would have expected far more in the papers and social media by now if he was gone

[Zeus]

This was all shite wasn't it? ?