Guest Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, DD1903 said: Never! I have no reason to doubt the folk that told me. A coach and a manager (different clubs) are my sources. Name them Link to comment
starryfish Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Ten Caat said: I know McInnes has said no more squad additions. But our back line is pretty much decimated by injury/old age/being on holiday with their wife. Even if it's just a couple loans to tide us through, Cormack has no option other than to loosen the purse strings or else our season could become a sudden total burst. Downside is by doing so, it likely makes any immediate change to the managerial situation very unlikely....certainly not until summer anyway. The potential benefits of finishing third this season outweigh those from any other season, not signing new players and or a new manager during January could drastically affect the clubs medium to long term ambitions. Link to comment
frankie_mac's_4 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Regardless, he’s not remotely earning his salary whether it’s £300k, £500k or £885k. Get him out. ^ in a nutshell. The rest is just noise Link to comment
DD1903 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said: Name them Nope. tough titty if you don’t like it. One is a very good mate of mine, who I’ve known for years. No reason to doubt him. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, starryfish said: The potential benefits of finishing third this season outweigh those from any other season, not signing new players and or a new manager during January could drastically affect the clubs medium to long term ambitions. Why are we still in a position where we have to make lots of signings continuously to be able to pick a half decent team? He's blown this year's budget and part of next year's already. Where is the money coming from? Why does he continually need bailed out financially? And the squad is an absolute shambles. Crocks, loans and semi retired players everywhere. Square pegs in round holes still an issue. Link to comment
Guest Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Prediction - when Dons next win a game (may be a while on current form) Cormack will break his silence and back the manager in some shape or form. The BBC mafia will also back DM in a "careful what you wish for" way, via Stewart, English and co. Me? I've seen the steady decline since 2017 and am strongly inclined to not renew my season ticket until such a time as the powers at be, and media, start acknowledging what we are seeing week in week out and do something about it. I am not for one minute expecting to challenge for the league right away but I want to see a better product on the pitch, which doesn't lose 4-1 to the bottom side in the league. Yesterday was the final straw for me. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: Is Ferguson suspended for the Motherwell game? No, the St Johnstone away game the week after. McGeouch still injured, as will McCrorie by the sounds of it. Link to comment
starryfish Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: Why are we still in a position where we have to make lots of signings continuously to be able to pick a half decent team? He's blown this year's budget and part of next year's already. Where is the money coming from? Why does he continually need bailed out financially? And the squad is an absolute shambles. Crocks, loans and semi retired players everywhere. Square pegs in round holes still an issue. As I said a new manager is needed Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said: Did you read the quotes from the AGM? The only way we'll see a change in management is if we drop to 5th. Cormack made it clear that because the prize money is good, it looks favourably on the manager. Whilst Livi are on a good run, Hibs are always capable of crashing and when faced with adversity we tend to grind out horrible, ugly wins. We're also still in the Scottish Cup, should it be played to completion, and that's something they'll still think they can win. Unless there are mass fan protests outside the stadium a la Celtic fans at Parkhead, McInnes will remain comfortably in his seat, earning more money than any non OF manager in the history of Scottish football. You been down to Pittodrie today Consi?... https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6546956/aberdeen-fans-mcinnes-banner-pittodrie/ Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, starryfish said: As I said a new manager is needed Wasn't having a go at you. Heard a lot of people suggesting the board need to back the manager as if he is blameless and it's all the board's fault that we're struggling lately. He's continously getting bailed out. Was allowed to get McGeouch in January to help fix the midfield after signing Ojo who was meant to fix the previous mess created by signing Forrester and Gleeson. Was allowed to sign McCrorie because Ojo is shite and surprise surprise McGeouch is constantly injured. Was given money to sign Ferguson prior to that. And that's just one position over the last 18 months. That's not even getting started on the defence and attack which is an even bigger tale of woe. His wage budget has gone up significantly in the last 3 years. 1 Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: You been down to Pittodrie today Consi?... https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6546956/aberdeen-fans-mcinnes-banner-pittodrie/ The weegia will love this. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, King Street Loon said: The weegia will love this. “Living in the 80’s” ”short memories” ”what do they expect” ”need to be careful what they wish for” etc etc Feck off - most of these cunts don’t know what goes on north of Cumbernauld Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: Wasn't having a go at you. Heard a lot of people suggesting the board need to back the manager as if he is blameless and it's all the board's fault that we're struggling lately. He's continously getting bailed out. Was allowed to get McGeouch in January to help fix the midfield after signing Ojo who was meant to fix the previous mess created by signing Forrester and Gleeson. Was allowed to sign McCrorie because Ojo is shite and surprise surprise McGeouch is constantly injured. Was given money to sign Ferguson prior to that. And that's just one position over the last 18 months. That's not even getting started on the defence and attack which is an even bigger tale of woe. His wage budget has gone up significantly in the last 3 years. Your last sentence.... Cormack has admitted that... BUT... he said the “success” & consistency that McInnes has given us has brought that increase about. Link to comment
Jocky Balboa Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I still can't believe the £17k a week figure is true, but if it's five figures, then I'd say we are not getting value for money and could certainly attract a competent replacement for such a price, especially with the new training facilities, a promise of annual European football and the chance of an occasional trophy. Link to comment
starryfish Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: Wasn't having a go at you. Heard a lot of people suggesting the board need to back the manager as if he is blameless and it's all the board's fault that we're struggling lately. He's continously getting bailed out. Was allowed to get McGeouch in January to help fix the midfield after signing Ojo who was meant to fix the previous mess created by signing Forrester and Gleeson. Was allowed to sign McCrorie because Ojo is shite and surprise surprise McGeouch is constantly injured. Was given money to sign Ferguson prior to that. And that's just one position over the last 18 months. That's not even getting started on the defence and attack which is an even bigger tale of woe. His wage budget has gone up significantly in the last 3 years. Feels like we are back to where we were a year ago if not worse off Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Your last sentence.... Cormack has admitted that... BUT... he said the “success” & consistency that McInnes has given us has brought that increase about. Aye and the continued DNA money as well though. There needs to be more accountability for signings as too much money is getting squandered. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Your last sentence.... Cormack has admitted that... BUT... he said the “success” & consistency that McInnes has given us has brought that increase about. He's been given a fee to buy a lot of midfielders in the last 2 years. Forrester Ferguson Ojo McCrorie Did we have to pay a fee for McGeouch too to get him early? He's paid money for just about all of them. This is not a selection of waifs and strays on free transfers. Link to comment
starryfish Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 A manager lives or dies by his recruitment..... Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: Aye and the continued DNA money as well though. There needs to be more accountability for signings as too much money is getting squandered. Agree. A success rate of 25-30% (see King Street Loon’s list from last night) should be unacceptable. Russ Richardson needs punted too. I suppose he’d go if McInnes left. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Agree. A success rate of 25-30% (see King Street Loon’s list from last night) should be unacceptable. Russ Richardson needs punted too. I suppose he’d go if McInnes left. KSLs list was a real eye opener. Averaging about 10 signings a season (permanent and loan). Not even counting youth coming through. Link to comment
Guest Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: You been down to Pittodrie today Consi?... https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6546956/aberdeen-fans-mcinnes-banner-pittodrie/ Nah. Working, unfortunately. Wouldn't have used red marker myself, would prefer the blood of Scott Wright or my own faecal matter for emphasis. Link to comment
Guest Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, DD1903 said: Nope. tough titty if you don’t like it. One is a very good mate of mine, who I’ve known for years. No reason to doubt him. How would they even know? Derek text the SPFL managers group chat? Link to comment
DD1903 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said: How would they even know? Derek text the SPFL managers group chat? Managers chat. Players chat. Chairmen chat. Coaches chat. All with each other. Not just in what’s app Link to comment
NEM Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said: Name the sources if you're not a coward. Mon. They’re not going to be much use as sources going forward if he does that Link to comment
Andy_123 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: KSLs list was a real eye opener. Averaging about 10 signings a season (permanent and loan). Not even counting youth coming through. What thread? Missed that? Not sure why I’m so keen to see it because it’ll be terrible reading no doubt Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy_123 said: What thread? Missed that? Not sure why I’m so keen to see it because it’ll be terrible reading no doubt Can't remember, might have been on the McInnes thread last night? Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dad said: This thread you mean 1970 son? Fuck knows dad. I've been ranting across a few threads the last 24 hours! I've almost spilled as much menstrual blood as Consi did on the Scott Wright thread the other day! Link to comment
DD1903 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, NEM said: They’re not going to be much use as sources going forward if he does that Yep. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Just now, Dad said: No it's no in there alas Ah no Page 728 of this thread you daft old bugger 1 Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 20 hours ago, King Street Loon said: Look at all the signings he's made since he came here. There's what? 20 you could say have been a success. HayesHobanLeighWoods EdmondsonWatkinsMcCrorieTaylorMainOjoBrysonHedgesMcGeouchKennedyHernandezGallagher VynerFergusonForresterGleesonCernyHalford BallLoweStewartTansey MaynardMackay-StevenArnason MayCosgroveDevlinMcGinnChristieNwakali WoodmanStockley LewisAlexander MorrisO'Connor StoreyBurns Maddison ShinnieQuinnLennoxWardParkerMcLaughlinCollinChurchBrownGoodwillieDriverMcLeanMonakana DanielsFloodRobsonZolaWyldeWeaverShankland HectorTateRooneyLogan @Dad Link to comment
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