Ten Caat Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: I’m getting the definite impression from listening to Glass when he’s asked about players coming in, that we are finding it very difficult to get targets we want. ”we’ll try” seems to be the line being used now as opposed to “we’ll come out the window stronger” that was being said a few weeks ago. Just have to face facts....in the grand scheme of things we just aren't a massive attraction even for fairly bog standard players. We are based in a remote outpost of Europe, the chances of winning something aren't great (although not a totally forlorn hope). The money we pay, whilst good in Scotland is fairly achievable in most other European countries and in some can even be bettered in their lower leagues. If McGrath does turn up at Wigan I think that says just about everything that needs said Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 21 minutes ago, Jazzer08 said: Yes, we need another CH, and it's looking like we'll need a creative midfielder (no.10) and most likely another winger (preferably with some pace), but holyfuckingshitballs we need another striker! If Ramirez gets injured we are screwed. We certainly can't rely on Ruth in that situation. The big American has been giving everything every week - he fairly puts in a shift for the team. You have to wonder how long he can keep that going without sustaining an injury of some sort. Time for Mowbray to show his worth and find us a gem from somewhere. As has been mentioned by a few other posters, we need more pace in the forward areas, so a nippy striker than can get in behind would be ideal, and one that does goals. Kabongo Tshimanga from Chesterfield would be a cheap option. Pacey, 24 so still young enough to sell on and 58 goals at national league level since 2019. Think the Edinburgh Sevco are looking at him too. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: Just have to face facts....in the grand scheme of things we just aren't a massive attraction even for fairly bog standard players. We are based in a remote outpost of Europe, the chances of winning something aren't great (although not a totally forlorn hope). The money we pay, whilst good in Scotland is fairly achievable in most other European countries and in some can even be bettered in their lower leagues. If McGrath does turn up at Wigan I think that says just about everything that needs said Can’t disagree with any of that. Fucking Wigan. Lol. Link to comment
Don_Corleone Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 We need some quality in the final third who can create and score. The best cross that we put into the box tonight came from Ramirez, who is the man you want to be in the box on the end of the crosses. Hedges is fine. Ojo and Jenks are not good enough. McLennan and Kennedy are nowhere near good enough. McGinn past his sell by date and no longer good enough. JET magic one game in 7 and the other 6 not good enough. Whole heap of utter crap we've got in the final third. Need to somehow get rid of a load of them, and bring in a couple of quality players with pace and the ability to unlock a defence. That would transform our team into one that actually wins games and is significantly better to watch. Link to comment
blowupsheep Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That's Michael Ruth been recalled from his loan at Falkirk, am I reading more into this than I should or does this say we have been looking for a striker but are not capable of convincing anyone to come to the dons, so we will take Ruth back to sit on the bench and pray Ramirez never gets injured or suspended. Oh and we have also realized that Jet is fcukin horse shit another reason we have taken Ruth back from Falkirk. Link to comment
AyrshireSheep Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 6 hours ago, Ten Caat said: Just have to face facts....in the grand scheme of things we just aren't a massive attraction even for fairly bog standard players. We are based in a remote outpost of Europe, the chances of winning something aren't great (although not a totally forlorn hope). The money we pay, whilst good in Scotland is fairly achievable in most other European countries and in some can even be bettered in their lower leagues. If McGrath does turn up at Wigan I think that says just about everything that needs said The previous manager was always able to attract players though. Players all wanted to play under him. Aberdeen might not be in the central belt but it's hardly Outer Mongolia. We're a big club (or not if you believe that baw faced balloon Peter Martin) that can attract good players. In all honesty I just don't think Glass is experienced enough or really a good enough manager to attract players. Link to comment
fine-n-dandy Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, AyrshireSheep said: The previous manager was always able to attract players though. Players all wanted to play under him. Aberdeen might not be in the central belt but it's hardly Outer Mongolia. We're a big club (or not if you believe that baw faced balloon Peter Martin) that can attract good players. In all honesty I just don't think Glass is experienced enough or really a good enough manager to attract players. Agents know a snake oil salesman when they hear one Link to comment
NEM Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 9 hours ago, Durrant Dived said: Kabongo Tshimanga from Chesterfield would be a cheap option. Pacey, 24 so still young enough to sell on and 58 goals at national league level since 2019. Think the Edinburgh Sevco are looking at him too. 6 foot 5 and 18 stone I presume? Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 hours ago, blowupsheep said: That's Michael Ruth been recalled from his loan at Falkirk, am I reading more into this than I should or does this say we have been looking for a striker but are not capable of convincing anyone to come to the dons, so we will take Ruth back to sit on the bench and pray Ramirez never gets injured or suspended. Oh and we have also realized that Jet is fcukin horse shit another reason we have taken Ruth back from Falkirk. Yes, you are reading more into it than there is. He wasn't getting a game a Falkirk, so no point wasting the loons time being there. He'll go somewhere else for games. Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, NEM said: 6 foot 5 and 18 stone I presume? 5 ft 11. Scouts must have got him mixed up with someone else. Link to comment
The Gee Man Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 51 minutes ago, Durrant Dived said: 5 ft 11. Scouts must have got him mixed up with someone else. Like when Birmingham scouted our winger Cosgrove lol Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Gee Man said: Like when Birmingham scouted our winger Cosgrove lol Probably meant to sign Hedges ? Link to comment
jamiesd Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Durrant Dived said: Probably meant to sign Hedges ? Hopefully they come back in for him Link to comment
The Gee Man Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, jamiesd said: Hopefully they come back in for him Once bitten twice shy Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Good luck Jack. All the best 1 Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, paddy said: No criticism of him for signing. Not his fault. He was out his depth. The blame lies with Glass who was the only one who thought he’d be up to it. 2 Link to comment
thurso Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, RED_JOHN said: Good riddance Are you leaving the site 1 4 Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: No criticism of him for signing. Not his fault. He was out his depth. Aye. He tried his best and probably realised himself he wasn't going to cut it. So good luck to the lad. It's nae like he behaved like an arse or anything. Link to comment
RED_JOHN Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, thurso said: Are you leaving the site ? I posted that then said to myself I wonder who would be the first to reply saying that. Good on you. You will be happy to know I am staying unlike Jack Gurr. Link to comment
Redtaz2 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 If gurr is leaving we are a bit sparse in that position all the best to him though tried but his best wasn’t enough to cut it for us and indeed in this league Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Well with Samuels and Gurr away we're already looking stronger. Maybe Glass was right about us coming out of the window stronger after all! Link to comment
Andy_123 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Redtaz2 said: If gurr is leaving we are a bit sparse in that position all the best to him though tried but his best wasn’t enough to cut it for us and indeed in this league No more sparse than we were with him. Ojo was getting played there ahead of him anyway Link to comment
RED_JOHN Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, Redtaz2 said: If gurr is leaving we are a bit sparse in that position all the best to him though tried but his best wasn’t enough to cut it for us and indeed in this league Gurr gone, Hernandez gone and a strong possibility of Ramsay getting sold. Thank goodness we still have Ojo. Link to comment
Hagi's pubic hair Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just Ojo to ship off, when is his contract up? Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Hagi's pubic hair said: Just Ojo to ship off, when is his contract up? This coming summer. … and “just” Ojo? You forgot about McLennan, McGinn, Devlin, JET & Kennedy. 3 Link to comment
Hagi's pubic hair Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 True, though I can't see Jet being dumped so soon, but hey, you never know. McLennan's miss of Ramirez's cross is fucking criminal, he needs put down. Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: No criticism of him for signing. Not his fault. He was out his depth. The blame lies with Glass who was the only one who thought he’d be up to it. Indeed, just as it did with McInnes with Forrester, Gleeson, Wylde etc. It's been recognised and rectified. They won't be the only managers to sign shite and get rid at the earliest opportunity. 27 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: This coming summer. … and “just” Ojo? You forgot about McLennan, McGinn, Devlin, JET & Kennedy. Thus summer should give plenty scope to get rid of more dead wood and bring in new faces. Can't afford any more Gurr's or Longstaffs though. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hagi's pubic hair said: True, though I can't see Jet being dumped so soon, but hey, you never know. McLennan's miss of Ramirez's cross is fucking criminal, he needs put down. If he’s the “first sub” for the attack, it shows how weak we are as a squad. He’s Peterhead level. Link to comment
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