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Well I doubt Inverness are paying him more, and I think he was always going to leave anyway, but it was more a comment that I doubt Robinson was that arsed about him leaving. The thing is - I look at the squad and it's average. I think I said before the opening day, that last season the squad had too many guys who were there based on potential, and this one generally is proven at this level, so in the short term at least you expect an improvement. That's fine. People are suggesting Robinson won't last until November - so you can't blame him for only caring about results in the next three months and ensuring his job isn't under threat. However, if we get to the end of this window and have moved on Frame, Kjartansson, Keskinen, Bilalovic, and Lobban is being kept out of the team by Cadden, then our model isn't in great shape. We're selling players for peanuts just now who could be worth something in a few years. I also keep reading about players wanting to leave. You have to question why that is. That worries me.

One piece of good news for the Jambos. They may get to add to their threadbare honours list now that the Tennents Sixes is coming back.

Nilsson - Without You

Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face

Shinnie I suspect wanted too much money for how much he would likely play but agreed on all the others

Horneland in his previous spell at Brann based his midfield around Sivert Nilsen, who wasn't that mobile. So likely - same with Thelin - Horneland sees similar traits in him. I don't know if Kjartansson is good enough, but the Robinson comparisons to Goodwin continue to increase. Goodwin also had a scorched earth policy where he didn't want anyone around who had shared the same oxygen as Stephen Glass, changed captain (how hard did he really try to keep Shinnie?), and signed a heck of a lot of players then couldn't settle on a style of football or formation to play. We needed changes for sure, and I'n not just how keen each one is/was to move or if it's being driven by Robinson or Lutz, but Mitov, Frame, Shinnie and Keskinen all could do/have done a job for Aberdeen, and Kjartsnsson and maybe Bilalovic as well could turn into good players. And I don't see much evidence we're replacing them with better players.

Can’t really say if he’s any good or not based on the fleeting glimpses we got, but I did think he lacked the pace to get around the park quick enough. As said, we’re currently overloaded in the middle and need to ship some players out (the previously mentioned Palaversa being one if we can find someone to take him), so if we’re making the “significant profit” indicated then fair enough I guess. Better have a good sell on clause though, just in case we’ve done the entirely predictable given our recruitment “issues” and got rid of a guy who goes on to be a proper plaaaar…

That's quite interesting if Eirik Horneland, when considering the Aberdeen job, thought Kjartansson was a player.

Apollon Limassol were on their way to the next round in Europe but conceded in the 96th minute to Brann to be taken to extra-time. Brann went on to win 4-2 (4-3 on aggregate). Brann manager is some bloke called Eirik Horneland. Heard his name mentioned a few times last season but can't remember what it was about.

Westlife - Flying Without Wings

We're going to need an updated squad list to see all the ins and outs fairly soon. I like Kjartansson, but there really isn't a space for him in the squad, with all our midfielders basically being the same player. Speaking of which, I saw Palaversa at the driving range at the weekend. He definitely still exists.

Prince Buster - Flying Ska

Prince Buster - A World Of Ska

Rumour circulating that Kjartansson is next departure. Supposedly going to SK Brann on a permanent deal.

Jim Reeves - Welcome To My World

Guns N Roses - Welcome To The Jungle

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Run Through The Jungle

Lindisfarne- Run For Home

The Reggaskas - Long Way Home

Blind Faith - Can't Find My Way Home

Chris Rea - Driving Home for Christmas

Lose this and January in the Scottish Cup will be a long time coming.

Is the £22M that they turned down the same £20+M that they've turned down for Morelos, Kent and Butland? Or do the transfer fairies build a new case of money each year?

Madness - Driving In My Car

Kansas - Dust In The Wind