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Bobby Don't know wehere you've copied that from, but I'm sitting here virtually wiping away the tears reading that and remembering not only that night, but indeed the whole wonderful run to the final. As you said loon STAND FREE

Had a quick look online and found this in todays Glasgow Herald May 11 2007 Aberdeen are close to signing the former Celtic captain Jackie McNamara. Jimmy Calderwood tried to play down the link yesterday but The Herald understands that negotiations are at an advanced stage. The Pittodrie manager also refused to deny he plans to move for Michael Stewart, released by Hibernian, insisting he was too focused on Saturday's visit to Parkhead to discuss transfer business. McNamara, at 33 now in the veteran stage of his career, will leave Wolves in the summer and has been linked with Hibs and Dundee United. Aberdeen considered moving for him last January but decided instead to wait until he was available on a free transfer. The former Celtic player would, however, have to agree to a cut in wages. advertisement "We are discussing several options and are close to sorting one of them out," Calderwood confirmed, "but I will talk about a deal only once it has been done. Transfer targets are for another day." Lack of cash could also prove problematic should Stewart, ushered out of Easter Road, be a target for a club currently around £13m in debt. Meanwhile, Calderwood is aware only a victory at Celtic Park will help pave the way to a third place finish in the Bank of Scotland Premierleague as Hearts continue to breathe down Aberdeen's neck in the battle for European football next season. "They have set high standards this season," he added, "and they know they will have to get back to them, although hopefully it might take them another week. In a way it is understandable but there are a lot of good professionals there and they have a tough Scottish Cup final coming up so they will be looking to lift themselves prior to that."

Good to see your absence from DT hasn't mellowed your opinions on life Kelt

Saw elsewhere... don't make me name it though that there is an article pasted from The Times that as good as says this is a done deal for McNamara. Reasonably happy about this if its true, although he seems to have bene around for an eternity he is 32, and certainly has a decent pedigree, and back in the international frame.

Call me an old cynic if you like, but I've got to say that was my first reaction to hearing about him as well. See that Coventry are sniffing around him now, so I guess thats the difference between him and Dan Smith as don't really recollect anyone else being after him

Can't really disagree with any of previous comments on this post. Far from convinced he would have made it at the good ship AFC. Wish the boy no ill though, and admire him for plying his trade for a year as an amateur. Good luck stateside

Well an agent's hardly gonna say "No-one wants my client" are they? My point was one of surprise that he would expect folk to believe his client was good enough for the Premiership

See his agent is today making noises about a couple of Premiership clubs apparently being interested

Christ I'd love that ticket, but going to be in Prague for the weekend, so will need to make do with finding a suitable pub to watch it in

Where about are you hiding out these days then Hope the warped sense of humour hasn't mellowed any in the months you've been away

I guess it also serves to highlight just how rank rotten we've been against the Brothers Grim this season. Disappointing particularily after last season going undefeated against the Huns.

Don't take it so hard mate, just an observation that your two posts to date had both been critical of this site, and fired up my curiuosity as to who you really were. You ARE welcome

Mmmm interesting post. Total of two posts, both praising AFC Hat, and knocking DonsTalk. I wonder

Two things about Stewart. Firstly he seems to have had problems virtually everywhere he has been, Notts Forrest, Heart, Hibs, and secondly we certainly can't compete in wage demands for him. I believe Sunderland are favourites to sign him

It would appear that he's right you know. Indeed. Maybe I should listen to him more often. Been south of the border for a couple of days. Has this actually been confirmed as of yet, or is it merely a case of folk putting 2+2 together because he worked under Tommy Craig at Newcastle ?

Tom Jones I mean ffs we signed this guy at a time when we were still in the top two in Scottish football and for the older ones amongst us I give you WALKER MCCALL

Article from tonights E.E. Dutch striker Dyron Daal could still win a professional contract at Pittodrie, writes Andrew Moir. The towering hitman, who joined Aberdeen on amateur forms last August, has been farmed out to Dundee on loan after failing to break into the Dons first team. He has scored three goals in three games for the Dark Blues and Jimmy Calderwood has refused to rule out handing Daal, 23, a proper deal. "We have had people watching Dyron in action for Dundee," said Calderwood. "We received a good report on his first match there but his second game was more favourable. "Dyron has been scoring goals so you can't ask for more than that. "We'll keep monitoring his progress and there's still a chance he could do something at Aberdeen. "At least he's getting games at a higher level than the reserve league. "Dyron has scored three goals in three games so he must be doing something right."

Apparently both could be back in the squad for Hibs game on 21st April. Personally speaking I wouldn't rush Smith back, as wouldn't rull out the possibility of it all flaring up yet again. Assuming we take no less than seven points from our next three games Europe could be sewn up, and then allow Smith to rest and get full pre season under his belt.

Eh? Brewster has hardly been an injury prone player throughout his career. He got a dislocated shoulder here and said it was the worst injury of his career, so I don't really see him like Scotty Booth. That role goes to Jamie Smith or Lovell with their glass groins. I think he does a good job, holds the ball up well, brings other players into the game and has plenty to offer us next season. As mentioned he's also a good role model and can help with coaching etc too. A win win situation in my eyes. I'll see your Jamie Smith or Steve Lovell, and raise you a Karim Touzani

To be honest with Rae in particular his next move has Championship side written all over it. Not good enough for Premiership, getting on in terms of playing career, and probably looking to bank a few quid over the next three/four years. I reckon someone like Sheff Wed is as good as he's going to get

Reported in the papers this morning that JC is offering Brewster an extension to his playing contract at Pittodrie. There are mixed feelings amongst the Dons support as to his performances to date, so this is bound to stir up some debate amongst us. Personally provided the wage we are to pay him remains at a reasonably sensible level and is not to the detriment of any potential "kitty" for summer signings I'm reasonably ok with it. Without doubt Brewster is a model pro, and surely some of this must rub off on the younger squad members.

Nope Drewsome, Foster is suspended.....

Presume you mean the squads Expect ours to be along the normal lines less Fossy Bear, Hart, J Smith, Barry Nic, and someone called Touzani

Yep I've gone for Hart as well, been outstanding all season, but seens to do it in an almost an un noticed sort of way, if you understand what I mean. anderson has also had a good season, but to be honest as others have said its almost what you've come to expect from him.

Ah our pet Hun returns...... Welcome back Wiggy