LA-Don

The guy was young, fit, injury free, and full of confidence. We signed a damaged man, health wise and psychologically. Sad to see the decline but it happens. Not unlike the James Wilson story, cruciate injury and he’s gone from Man Utd to squad player in Scotland.

Based on the DM article today I’m assuming he means May and Gleeson need to move on.

Agree, we’ve managed to get business done early. Hopefully a permanent deal central midfielder then pad out the squad with another loan signing or two. I think Wilson is quite a coup, I’m sure he had options for a lot more money. Obviously divided opinions but there is a player there, maybe the reality check of not being at Man U will be the needed kick up the arse. Read somewhere DM sees Wilson as a wide player but with Wilson we have enough forwards and wide players now. Maybe a back up Ball type player (not in ability but a player who can play multiple positions) but I think we have quite a balanced squad.

Get a grip min. It’s a training game, subs introduced at set 30, 45, and 60 mins. A glorified kick about at the park! Can anyone give info on the new boys, and who played where? Read Hedges was the roaming #10, who played wide besides Gallagher?

Anyone at the game today? Updates?

Not seen any real links but Paul Coutts is a local boy who has said he'd want to return to Aberdeen one day. Worth a look? I think he's a central midfielder? Add him and it doesn't mean running Ferguson into the ground for a second season.

I’d take Wilson over May if the money is right, you wouldn’t? Plus based on what I’ve seen of Main I think he’s better than Cosgrove. However, in my ideal I’d take none of them!

Interesting to note that Jon Gallagher is listed on one site as a forward, and a right back on another. Right back would be my thought.

I’d certainly rather have Wilson over May, but then again, most people over May. I’d like Bruce Anderson to get May’s playing time this season, time to develop him. I’d have Main and Wilson as a front two, although I think DM sees Wilson more as a wide right player.

Reading positive comments about Bryson but don’t know much about him. Anyone care to provide some info? He’s 33 in November so I assume he’s past his prime, but Barry Robson did a job for us late on, as did Hartley pre injury, plus he’s a similar age to Mulumbu who has done a job at Killie. My initial response was so so, keen to hear a little more, plus on reading more the Derby fans speak very highly of him and many sad to see him go.

When’s that draw?

I’ve bought every away top for the last 10 years. This one is horrible.

GMS can move on. No loss there, very inconsistent, I’m sure was one of our higher earners too. I’d rather we tried to develop McLennan and whichever Ross is the winger! I still think we are a winger short though, I think McGinn is past it and will spend as much time in the treatment room. Hedges on one wing, Signing on the other and the young boys pushing them. I say McGinn moves in centrally to the #10 position.

Hope he sees how Scott Allen and Lewis Morgan have done since signing for Celtic and picks a place where he will actually play. Benefits him and potentially Scotland.

Crazy talk in the bbc gossip, defenders Harry McGuire being linked with a 90million move and palace left back Aaron Wan-Bissaka with a 70million move, what’s the current value of McKenna.......also factoring in the 3million for David Turnbull??

If true, hope the boy Ruth follows the same path as Andy Robertson. Pretty certain Fraser will leave this summer, it’s very early and all gossip for now. If a bigger fish than Bournemouth come along offering a much improved wage, plus possibly European football, he will surely move on. Once the transfer dominos start falling the offers will come in.

I think the criticism is a little harsh, it’s just a generational thing. We never used to see dad or grandpa in jeans, men on skate boards, or adult play at work as companies like google promote. I’d say it’s close to the modern day bookies, yet from the comfort of your own home. All the aches and pains mean I can’t play any more, I don’t have the time or the money to hang out at the pub and talk football, so a little online managerial fun is harmless. Obviously, moderation is the key like many things. We’ll all complain about the youth of today and how certain things in our day were so much better, I think this is just one thing some won’t accept. While I despise baseball, I’m a fan of the film Moneyball, adapt or die says it all.

Can’t honestly say I’ve seen a lot of Curtis Main so watched some YouTube highlights. Most of his goals, including penalties, are very Adam Rooney-like, penalty box poacher right place right time type of thing. If he has Rooney’s success I’ll take that, but the key is the service, something I mentioned earlier, which was piss poor for much of the last year or two. Next few signings are the key.

I don't see it that way. I think we struggle to create chances so the next signings are the crucial ones. Rooney scored a bunch due to the service of Hayes, McGinn, Christie, McLean etc, it's the much needed flair and creative player signings that will determine whether Main is a success in my opinion. If it's a midfield of Dom Ball, Gleeson, Dean Campbell, a past it McGinn, a hot/cold GMS, then I'd agree with you.

Not saying I'm excited either but i see him and Cosgrove battling it out for the starting number 9. Don't see Main as a set back up. Could also see Cosgrove sold and Main is the starter.

What's the stupid rule? I didn't make a rule. I just said I'm not a fan of players returning to the club. Move on and move forward in my opinion. I also stated "while different." I'm not saying he's a photocopy of Considine. I'm just saying that he's limited and prone to mistakes, much like Andy. Again, I'd like us to move forward and look for better.

Says a lot of our scouting or lack of. Happy to give Hedges a chance but I'm never a fan of players returning to a club. While different, he's another Considine, good moments and goals canceled out by the fuck ups that cost us goals and games. Booo!

Your second last sentence is the key one for me. We paid for Lewis Ferguson and found a solid player there, this is the type of signing I'd really like to see every single year. Add to that, every year I'd like to see players like McKenna given a chance, Anderson, Campbell, and McLennan this season. Tired of the league 1 and 2 shit, youth plus signing the best youth in the country should be an absolute priority.

I don't think McAllister is St Mirren's player, on loan from Derby perhaps. Maybe an in there, he's the type of player I'd like to see us bringing in.

I don’t think we should even be considering Hoban if Devlin is anything less than 100% ‘normal.’ While Tommie was impressive, with our limited funds we can’t sign a guy who may have little or no career left.