I can barely name the squad these days but as far as I recall Rooney was not the lynch pin of last seasons 2nd place finish and every week someone seemed to be having a go at McLean yet now he is away panic has set in almost as if we didnt know that was going to happen.
Frankly Im amazed its taken this long for Rooney to find himself another club given he seemed to spend most of last seaoson on the bench and being brought on when there was either nothing left to play for, or having no time whatsoever. His 11 goals came in 8 games - St Johnstone (4), Partick (2), Ross County (2), Kilmarnock (1), St mirren (1) & Dundee United (1).
Squads change, players leave (whether the club wants them to or not) but the dons plough on.
Given my reputation it may seem strange to see me say this but get a grip some of ya.
Rather than panicking about the players who have left, why not concentrate on supporting the players who have arrived, or perhaps even the players we already have?
McInnes has hinted that the cash from Rooney may allow for 2 more players so lets see what he can do