a don in oz Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Surely the delay is only down to them saying they won't let him go until they get THEIR replacements in and us agreeing because we're decent sorts. Let's just say it's that and hope they get their replacements in more quickly. I mean for them their season is just getting under way (right?) so makes sense for them to want that more quickly. Link to comment
thurso Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Hopefully he turns out better than the last few managers. Not really fussed about styles of play just want us to get back to winning games if he can do that I’ll be happy 1 Link to comment
Byrne Baby Byrne Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Fantastic to have a Jimmy at the helm. hopefully we can draw a line in the sand as a club and fanbase. We’ve been absolutely shit since Cormack came in but hopefully that’s in the past. We’ve not appointed the chairman’s mate, a bottom 6 st mirren manager or the caretaker cause he won a few game. The guy ticks a lot of boxes. as a fanbase on here the usual suspects need to do their absolute best not to shit their pants if we don’t win our first 10 games in a row. 2 Link to comment
DandyWarhol Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Glad it's finally confirmed, here's hoping it works out. Don't envy the challenges he has ahead - a new country, big turnover needed for a squad lacking both quality and leadership across the pitch, also big question marks about those running the club in the boardroom. He's got his work cut out to say the least. Link to comment
Andy_123 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Welcome Jimmy. You just have to be competent at your job to be our best manager in about a decade. Dare I say kudos to the board for not buckling and settling for an Lennon / Ross type plan b 3 Link to comment
RedArrow Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Just now, Byrne Baby Byrne said: Fantastic to have a Jimmy at the helm. hopefully we can draw a line in the sand as a club and fanbase. We’ve been absolutely shit since Cormack came in but hopefully that’s in the past. We’ve not appointed the chairman’s mate, a bottom 6 st mirren manager or the caretaker cause he won a few game. The guy ticks a lot of boxes. as a fanbase on here the usual suspects need to do their absolute best not to shit their pants if we don’t win our first 10 games in a row. Who gets to start the Next Next Manager thread? Link to comment
TheRedPrawcess Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Great that we've managed to get the person the club wanted for the job, even if it has taken some time Link to comment
sheepshagger Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 "Oh ohhh Jimmy Thelin Now you've got The Dons dreaminnnn" Pish I know 😂 Link to comment
jamiesd Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Welcome Jimmy and Co hope you have left yourself time to get a squad together Link to comment
madjockmcferson Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 damn. its the top story on the BBC football page. Link to comment
sooth_stander Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 The type of appointment that should have been made when Darek left. The only downside to this appointment - “Jimmy looks forward to working with Dave, Alan and STEVEN”. Gunner still hanging around… 3 Link to comment
Hagi's pubic hair Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Fucking epic, really excited, all the best to the new manager. Link to comment
virtualmontana Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Welcome Aboard Jimmy Thelin... rip the entire place up and instill some proper tactics in the place. That alone will be a breath of fresh air. Link to comment
GeorgeStreetReds Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Welcome Jimmy. first job should be getting Jonny Hayes signed up on a new deal. 2 Link to comment
RedRevolution Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 22 minutes ago, Reed or deed said: Possibly doesn’t want to be associated with this seasons shit show. 16 minutes ago, Baaaaa heid said: Maybe doesn’t want to come in and upset what Leven has been doing it just let’s the players focus on survival and not him trying to get his ideas across and it lets him look from a far and asses the side by watching the games with his assistants so when he arrives he knows who he wants to keep or get rid of I have a mate who lives in Gothenburg (originally from here and big Dons fan). Story in Sweden is that Elfsborg didn't want him to leave. Aberdeen persisted and wouldn't go away. Thellin didnt want to leave on a bad note because of his relationship with the club, his players and the fans. So it was agreed he would stay for sufficient time to arrange a handover (very Swedish and business like). Apparently they are close to sourcing a replacement and the six week window is seen as giving all parties (new incoming manager, Elsborg, AfC etc reasonable time to make the necessary arrangements). I've dealt with a few Swedish companies and they are very practical and don't get knocked out of their stride by a challenge or set back. They try to take a reasonable approach to everything. I imagine its also logical to assume that the prospect of relegation had some part to play in Thellin's thinking. Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 5 minutes ago, jamiesd said: Welcome Jimmy and Co hope you have left yourself time to get a squad together How would it be his fault at the time taken etc ? 😆 Link to comment
dave_min Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Never heard of him. Does he know the Scottish game? 3 Link to comment
DelMonte Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 16 minutes ago, minijc said: Mine fan you wanted Robson as manager bud. The oracle has spoken. I don’t particularly mind that, I think I just felt the board were in a situation where the choice was made for them. From the man who wanted Chris Wilder and was a massive backer of Warnock (me also) it’s probably best not to bring up Robson. Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Rhythm is a dancer, Thelin is the answer. 4 Link to comment
The Boofon Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Kick in the balls for Leven that and completely upsets the semi final preparation. Clueless at board level. This announcement should have been held back until after semi final. 3 1 3 Link to comment
Bridgeofdondon Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Aab tied on points at the top, so it's a battle for the title (although both will be promoted) hopefully they shit the bed after securing promotion and their boy fucks off early to Elfsborg. Link to comment
Bridgeofdondon Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Hooked on Thelin He came over from Sweden He fucking hates dundeeeee Link to comment
pittodriepie83 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Chris Harvey saying he reckons the timeline for his arrival will change over the coming weeks. Link to comment
Chester Don Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, The Boofon said: Kick in the balls for Leven that and completely upsets the semi final preparation. Clueless at board level. This announcement should have been held back until after semi final. Disagree. Certainty was needed for all, most notably the players, they need to show up big time now or out they go. Really excited by this appointment and fair play to Dave and all at the club. 1 Link to comment
Ernie McCracken Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 4 minutes ago, The Boofon said: Kick in the balls for Leven that and completely upsets the semi final preparation. Clueless at board level. This announcement should have been held back until after semi final. Do you think Leven and the players didn't know before 1.00pm today? Link to comment
minijc Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 9 minutes ago, DelMonte said: The oracle has spoken. I don’t particularly mind that, I think I just felt the board were in a situation where the choice was made for them. From the man who wanted Chris Wilder and was a massive backer of Warnock (me also) it’s probably best not to bring up Robson. Just pointing out that folk get it wrong all the time, that's all. Here's hoping Yimmy can do the business. Link to comment
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