Jon Gallagher signs on loan

[Tord31 617]

he's out of contract at end of november. free agent

 

assuming he rarely plays then he'll likely be released soon

[Millertime 8,049]

Atlanta seem to think we're developing their boy for them.

 

I thought it was a try before you buy for us.

 

Scottish football has fallen further than I realised

Has it, aye? Edited June 24, 2019 by Millertime

[boboisared 1,582]

Atlanta seem to think we're developing their boy for them.

 

I thought it was a try before you buy for us.

 

Scottish football has fallen further than I realised

They are the MLS champions and apparently the right back they have is brilliant.

 

Some of the MLS is poor but there is also some brilliant players there.

[Big Hat Logan 874]

So that’s this guy written off before a ball is kicked as well then? Good stuff.

[thedandydon 53]

Atlanta are only a new MLS side but still managed to win the cup this year. Saying that, this fellow has only played with their reserve side Atlanta 2 so this looks very much like a punt in the hope he comes good. Hard to say why he hasn’t broken into the first team, he’s not exactly a youngster either.

Reads like this is the result of some kind of agreement between the two clubs as part of our clubs strategy of trying to find investment in the States.

[Sonoftherock 1,124]

I doubt this guy is costing us much, if anything!  Will be interesting to see if he actually plays.  Someone else mentioned it... but it does reek of a Myles Anderson-type situation!

[DD1903 655]

We don't sign enough players from lower leagues!!!!

 

 

*sign someone from a lower league*

 

Why are we signing this type of player!?!?!?!?!

[Tord31 617]

even if he is a myles anderson type then he'll still do well to be amongst our worst signings. Comparing another RB/RW he'd do well to be any worse than Ryan McLaughlin who was dogshit

[ConsiCanBoogie1903 78]

We don't sign enough players from lower leagues!!!!

 

 

*sign someone from a lower league*

 

Why are we signing this type of player!?!?!?!?!

I think when it's a loan it's always a bit strange.

 

If we outright bought him, it would be different.

[DD1903 655]

I think when it's a loan it's always a bit strange.

 

If we outright bought him, it would be different.

Loan with intent to buy if successful? Let's us see what he's like before a buy.

[Parklife 243]

I think when it's a loan it's always a bit strange.

 

If we outright bought him, it would be different.

So we've loaned someone from a shit league to see if he has the ability to make the step up first? We've taken a LESS risky option and that's a bad thing?

[minijc 30]

I noticed you haven’t given me any credit for my exclusive piece of ITK yet, Parkie.

[The_Next_Legend 34]

I know he's 23 but the MLS seems common with 'youngsters' making the break through so i wouldn't read into too much around he hasn't broken in yet.

 

There was a guy who played at my age group at juveniles called Florian Valot, he played for Albion for a season at like u14's. 

 

His dad was over here for work and Aberdeen tried to sign him but he was always going to move back to france at somepoint. So he went back and played for PSG and Monaco youth teams before going to America to play college football for someone before NY Red Bulls signed him in 2016. He played a year in the 2nd team there before breaking into the first team start of 18/19 season. He would have been 25 at the time he made his debut for the first team before estabhlising himself in the 1st team.

 

Not sure what it is with MLS teams but seems to be a common thing over there with players breaking through.

[GDON21 39]

I think it's because most players who play college football don't graduate until like 21/22 so then to make your MLS debut at like 25 is more common after a couple of seasons in the B team. I took an interest in Atlanta B because Stephen Glass is manager and if were using that avenue then Brandon Vasquez would be a good one to get on loan. Big powerful and quick striker who is on the fringes of the first team. 

[alscotoz 443]

Isn't Scotland now 'lower league' in European terms?

[Parklife 243]

I noticed you haven’t given me any credit for my exclusive piece of ITK yet, Parkie.

Haha you'll always be my #1 ITK.

[V for Vendetta 1,369]

I can't decide what there's more of.

 

Posters "writing off" the signing before he's kicked a ball

 

Or posters pissing themselves that "everyone's writing him off before he's kicked a ball"

 

 

[SupportmeansSUPPORT 58]

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/aberdeen-fc/donsnews/new-don-jon-is-strong-can-score-a-goal-and-make-a-goal-says-glass/

 

Former Aberdeen star Stephen Glass explains why Atlanta’s Gallagher will be a hit at Pittodrie. Glass, who also played for Watford, Hibs, Dunfermline and Carolina Railhawks, believes Gallagher’s versatility will help the Dons.

 

The former Scotland cap added: “Jon is quick and direct with good quality on the ball and he has a great attitude.

“It’s going to be a good opportunity for Jon to go and play first-team football at a good level.

“He’s very versatile. In his college days he was really attacking.

 

“Here at Atlanta he’s played a bit more as a full-back.

“But in any of his positions, full-back, midfield or further forward, he will do well.

“He’s strong, good on the ball, can score a goal and make a goal.

“Jon is a dynamic player and Derek McInnes will have a number of options in terms of getting him into the team.

“But wherever he plays Jon will help the team and you wouldn’t want to pigeonhole him into a position too much.”

Atlanta think Gallagher’s time in the Granite City can help propel him into the first team, managed by Frank de Boer.

Glass said: “He’s a second-year professional over here and it’s the same as every club, there are different timescales for different players to break into the first team.

“When you’re at the best club in America it’s difficult to break in.

“Jon is behind some fantastic players here so sometimes the best option is to try a different avenue by going on loan.

“The club believes in Jon, they haven’t sold him, we’re hoping Aberdeen help to develop him and that’s what we believe is going to happen.

“Everyone here hopes Jon does well in his career and this loan is a developmental tool which will help him.”

[The Oxford Don 477]

I quite like this signing actually, club is trying something a bit different and for that they should be applauded. 6-month loan only to begin with, so no real risk here either if it doesn't work out. 

[Tord31 617]

starting the day so look forward to hear what the write ups are

[aberdeen1970 1,370]

Is anybody down to see the game?

[Chewie37 931]

Is anybody down to see the game?

It’s not even on RedTV, terrible

[aberdeen1970 1,370]

Nil nil apparently

[Chewie37 931]

Nil nil apparently

Fucking dick, I’m waiting to see the highlights later

[aberdeen1970 1,370]

Fucking dick, I’m waiting to see the highlights later

Saved you 30 seconds of your life there

[Chewie37 931]

Saved you 30 seconds of your life there

Thanks I think

[Millertime 8,049]

Seems like a lovely guy in his redtv interview

 

High hopes for him having seen that

[Chewie37 931]

Seems like a lovely guy in his redtv interview

High hopes for him having seen that

You just like his hair.......

[Millertime 8,049]

You just like his hair.......

Haha

 

Looks a bit dry

[Chewie37 931]

Haha

Looks a bit dry

Big Ash will sort it