Kowalski

I believe this is the list of people out of contract in the summer. Who would be the biggest loss? (You can vote for two!)

Key word. Willie Miller said today that the players were not given any deadlines to accept or reject contracts. But last week it was reported that they had. Unless there is concrete evidence I don't believe anything.

It could be setting a dangerous precedent if a couple of players are able to negotiate their "final offer". i.e. if Zander and Nicholson sign on a better contract than their final offer was, then Miller and co. will think they can do the same. I trust WM to do what's right for the club. If they sign, they sign. If they don't, life moves on.

Nicholson not definitely leaving...

Latest on Hart and Clark:

Problem I have with playing Miller is that its the constant balls lobbed up to him. We seem unable to play it on the deck when he is in the side.

According to the Hat, AFC is a sinking ship! I've heard it all now. There really are some pathetic posts on there today. Think I'll start packing for Munich...

We could send you one Nellie!

Hart's reasons for leaving...

As Penfold said, its about Gothenburg anniversary celebrations!

If he goes to Hearts then he can fuck right off. He'll get pelters every time we play them.

My money is on at least one of JC and Zander staying. Why announce a press conference to give nothing but news about people leaving? Also, I couldn't care less about Clark leaving, but what the hell does he think he's playing at? Aberdeen is going to be as good as it gets for him.

They paid up front for Madrid tickets. The story going around that they didn't ask for more tickets because they weren't prepared to pay for them up front was denied by the club after the game.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aberdeen/7174724.stm

http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1208738,00.html With another mass exodus of The Red Army anticipated for next month's crunch UEFA Cup clash with Bayern Munich in Germany, Dons chiefs have negotiated the pre-purchase of more than six thousand tickets to ensure that supporters will be able to enjoy what will be a massive game in a safe and segregated environment. Pittodrie Managing Director Duncan Fraser commented, "Such has been the interest in the game, we are confident that our fans will respond accordingly to ensure yet another unforgettable European night in this club's history." The 6200 tickets, priced at £28 and £20, will be allocated by ballot to season ticket holders and shareholders with a minimum of 260 shares and those eligible are invited to post their ballot papers to arrive no later than Friday 18th January. Ballot forms will be available at the Pittodrie ticket office and online from tomorrow (Tuesday 8th January), with full instructions on how they should be completed. The match in Munich will kick-off at 5.45 pm GMT (6.45 pm local time) on Thursday 21st February. In association with travel partner TMG, the Club is providing a private charter for the game, inclusive of accommodation, all transfers and match ticket, again for season ticket holders and shareholder with a minimum of 260 shares. For full details, please contact TMG - www.tmgsport.com - on 01926 425333.

I'll be particularly pissed off if Diamond goes. He was atrocious last season, and was very much a bit-part player until a few months ago. But we stuck by him, and how he's having a good season and we've offered him a contract. It would be nice to see some loyalty from a player now and again!

If he goes (along with Diamond, Hart, Nicholson), then fair enough we might end up with a better manager, but we're going to be back at square one building a squad that'll take at least a couple of years to get back up to this season's level (i.e. challenging in multiple competitions). I fear the worst. WM needs to sort it out.

From the Scotland on Sunday's football predictions for 2008:

Aye, stick them in the reserves if they are offski. We need players who are committed to playing for the club in the starting line ups.