strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 8 hours ago, Andy_123 said: Greg Stewart might actually fit our wing back system better than how he was used last time he was here. Yes I remember thinking There’s a player that’s really really willing to do the hard miles and track back repeatedly. you’re correct in that he would suit should we choose to cross the halfway line and actually attack teams, but defensive qualities....nah. his only effective role was that floating 10 once MacLean decided to drop deeper. Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just on Wright btw. I don’t like to see any of our players get hung out on rumours which I doubt he can control anyway*, but I’ve more time for that than the incomparable Snake pretending a deal hadn’t been done. *I assume signing a pre contract would have to be declared wouldn’t it? Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Random story time. Remember in the main stand, Shinnies last few games for Caley. Comes over to contest a throw in. Boy shouts “Dinna worry Shinnie you’ll be here soon enough.” Shinnie smiles but as he runs away “Aye, just sort yer fucking hairstyle oot first!” I laughed. 1 Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 An Aberdeen supporter of my generation would never have joined der Hun (except if your name is Davie Robertson) Times have changed though and the money even for bang average players has gone through the roof in the past 20 years. Wright is probably looking at things pragmatically. It's a short career anyway and he has had his knee rebuilt aged 22 which kept him out for a year. He will know what his surgeon has advised as regards his future career, the chances of recurrence, the chances of developing osteoarthrosis etc. Many players go on until they're 37 or even older nowadays but Wright will be doing well to still be playing by the time he's 33. Like it or not, no matter how they are funding themselves.....sevco can blow us out the water wages wise. They can bung him money that would make him our top earner at the drop of a hat. £7k/week is nothing to them (until the whole house of cards falls down 20 years down the line a la oldco)...if Wright can get them to that (and Greg Stewart has so there's no reason why Wright can't)......a three or 4 year contract including their win bonuses on top makes him a millionaire. For sure he will be a bit part player, but with a knee held together with meccano, that's probably no bad thing. He will pick up a trophy or or 3 along the way as a bonus. I'll hate it if/when he signs on but sadly I'll understand completely why. Won't stop me hoping someone breaks his leg each time he faces us though. Link to comment
Andy_123 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, strachanmcgheegoal said: Yes I remember thinking There’s a player that’s really really willing to do the hard miles and track back repeatedly. you’re correct in that he would suit should we choose to cross the halfway line and actually attack teams, but defensive qualities....nah. his only effective role was that floating 10 once MacLean decided to drop deeper. 1 hour ago, Andy_123 said: I’m not saying I want him back, but playing as 1 of the 2 behind the striker would suit him better that punting him out on the wing like we did last time. I didn’t mean play him as one of the wing backs. That would be nuts. Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Dereks determination to have two defensive midfielders in front of whatever variation of defence is fashionable this month (regardless of player suitability), plus the equal determination to play a front row forward up front means we don’t have space for a luxury floating player (see McGinn’s career for details). Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, strachanmcgheegoal said: Dereks determination to have two defensive midfielders in front of whatever variation of defence is fashionable this month (regardless of player suitability), plus the equal determination to play a front row forward up front means we don’t have space for a luxury floating player (see McGinn’s career for details). No, not one of them would ever be a front row forward. Totally the wrong physiques Cosgrove would be lock. Main and Edmondson (now back in Leeds so might consider a switch to Rugby League) would either be number 8's or blind side flankers Link to comment
Poodler Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I may have to eat my words. The bastard Link to comment
Guest Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Poodler said: I may have to eat my words. The bastard ITK? Link to comment
Poodler Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 The fax machine at Pittodrie was whirring this morning Link to comment
DelMonte Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I can’t believe some cunts are crying about SCOTT WRIGHT going to Rangers. He’s played about 4 good games in his career. 6 Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 33 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: No, not one of them would ever be a front row forward. Totally the wrong physiques Cosgrove would be lock. Main and Edmondson (now back in Leeds so might consider a switch to Rugby League) would either be number 8's or blind side flankers Happy to bow to your knowledge on the egg chasers. ? Point remains. Link to comment
Dons79 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Just now, DelMonte said: I can’t believe some cunts are crying about SCOTT WRIGHT going to Rangers. He’s played about 4 good games in his career. That’s surely not the point he has played 4 good games for us but was injured and could have been let go, instead he flings it back in our faces and correct he isn’t exactly a world beater.but to move to them!,we aren’t enamoured with quality one touch passing fast forward thinking players as it is Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, DelMonte said: I can’t believe some cunts are crying about SCOTT WRIGHT going to Rangers. He’s played about 4 good games in his career. Don’t think it weakens us (at least not the way Derek plays us) and don’t think it particularly strengthens them. On that basis not crying, no. if anything it gives us an insight into how their Colts would work! Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, DelMonte said: I can’t believe some cunts are crying about SCOTT WRIGHT going to Rangers. He’s played about 4 good games in his career. His 2 season goals and 1 season assist will be greatly missed.... Link to comment
Guest milne_afc Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, DelMonte said: I can’t believe some cunts are crying about SCOTT WRIGHT going to Rangers. He’s played about 4 good games in his career. The sanity of people getting worked up over it is questionable. Scott Wright FFS Link to comment
Henry Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Wright should be banished from the stadium until negotiations are concluded. If that is the summer then so be it. Link to comment
fine-n-dandy Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 The fee will provide more than his play has overall as far as value for money. If it helps McCrorie play in final league game (& potential cup game) against them by making him ‘our’ player in January rather than summer then all the better too Link to comment
1903Fitba Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 He’s one of our own One of our ownnn ah fuck he’s signed for the scum Link to comment
DelMonte Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Dons79 said: That’s surely not the point he has played 4 good games for us but was injured and could have been let go, instead he flings it back in our faces and correct he isn’t exactly a world beater.but to move to them!,we aren’t enamoured with quality one touch passing fast forward thinking players as it is Who cares? He’s fucking shite and has been shite for years. No loss. Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Sonoftherock said: For me, it's Wright's heart that I always questioned. Physically, I think he's more than capable of competing. However, very often over the years, he's just not looked like he fancies the physical side of things, or the confrontation. I watched several games where a few early reducers have seen him retreating into his shell. It's old fashioned and crude - but I've seen a number of teams having success nullifying Wright with this approach. Another cliche... while Wright has loads of ability, but I wouldn't want him next to me in the trenches! Pretty much my stance on him too. Link to comment
Kincardine_Mearns_Red Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 The guy is nothing special. If anything it will weaken Sevco. Link to comment
Guest Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, DelMonte said: Who cares? He’s fucking shite and has been shite for years. No loss. Have you watched our games this season? We looked pretty rosy up til October when Wright and Watkins got injured. We've been utterly chronic to watch since his injury. He's one of the few players we have worth watching, which is another reason why it's frustrating that we've missed out on GMS. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 It's more the prospect of losing the type of player that Wright is rather than Wright himself I think that's the issue Link to comment
Redforever86 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 He is 23, has made 54 appearance and scored 6 goals. Half of which was a hat trick nearly 4 years ago against Partick Thistle. He is injured more than he is fit. He only plays well with Hedges. Care. Link to comment
Redforever86 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Millertime said: Who is going to get assists when you have Main in front of you though? Greg Leigh or Considine LB, Hayes LW, problem solved. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 People are only saying he’s shite because SEVCO are linked. He’s not shite. He’s injury prone & a shitebag. But he’s not shite Link to comment
Guest Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: It's more the prospect of losing the type of player that Wright is rather than Wright himself I think that's the issue Precisely Link to comment
Guest Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Same folk who thought GMS' wouldn't have been a big miss, are the same folk saying the same about Wright. The same folk also moan about how shit we are to watch. Who, in our current ranks, could do what Scott Wright does? Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said: Same folk who thought GMS' wouldn't have been a big miss, are the same folk saying the same about Wright. The same folk also moan about how shit we are to watch. Who, in our current ranks, could do what Scott Wright does? Very few I agree. But that's more to do with McInnes' use of the budget.........do we really need Ojo, McCrorie and McGeouch all to do essentially the same job in defensive midfield? And throw in Ferguson who isn't a great deal different. I do get we had really no choice in bringing in McCrorie as if we hadn't he was going to be a Hibs player.....McGeouch was unnecessary though. And we have next to no chance of shifting Ojo out before his contract expires in 17 months. Wright is skilful, but he is prone to "hiding" when the going gets tough. He's also pretty fragile, collecting various injuries on a frequent basis. With a decent scouting system in place, he should be fairly easily replaceable. But I'm not sure ours is fit for purpose Link to comment
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