mizer Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 http://www.sportinglife.com/football/scottishpremier/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/07/05/SOCCER_Aberdeen.html&TEAMHD=scotspremiership Derek Young has urged frustrated Aberdeen fans to be patient as manager Jimmy Calderwood attempts to rebuild his squad for the new season. Several first-team regulars left Pittodrie at the end of the last season, with only a few new signings checking in so far. Midfielders Gary McDonald and Sammy Stewart and goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu have been recruited, with Mark Kerr's move set to be completed after a medical this coming week. Young knows supporters may have been alarmed at the sight of regulars - such as Barry Nicholson, Steve Lovell and Jackie McNamara - quitting the Dons but the midfielder has backed Calderwood fill the void left in the dressing room. Speaking on RedTV, he said: "You get a bit wary when you see that many boys leaving but we have been doing a lot of training and running and the boys are looking really good. "The young boys who have come into the team are showing fantastic ability. The new signings are a boost and I think it's looking well for next season. "The manager has shown that he's not going to buy just anybody for the sake of it, he is looking for quality players, and I think the fans will be happy with the signings we have made so far. "They are maybe a wee bit frustrated there are not more in at the moment but it's a long summer. You see how it happens in England too, scrambling right up until the last minute. "The boys in the changing room aren't daft - we know the manager will get players in. "From the fans' point of view, they maybe want everything a bit too quickly but hopefully there will be quality signings coming in. "I've got no doubts about that." Quote
Guest swaddon Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 The young boys who have come into the team are showing fantastic ability. Which young boys are these? Didn't we release all our youngsters in the close season? Quote
capitalsharpie Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Asking for patience BEFORE the season? That bodes well. Jesus Christ. Quote
manc_don Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Deary me, I acknowledge the fact that not many other teams have signed many players at all, but that doesn't mean we need to be patient. We knew for months that the majority of these guys were leaving and should have had things sorted out by now. Thing is i'm never sure if we have tried and are unlucky with our targets (optimistic hat) or we're lazy and wait around for the papers to tell us who to sign (pessimistic hat). Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Deary me, I acknowledge the fact that not many other teams have signed many players at all, but that doesn't mean we need to be patient. We knew for months that the majority of these guys were leaving and should have had things sorted out by now. Thing is i'm never sure if we have tried and are unlucky with our targets (optimistic hat) or we're lazy and wait around for the papers to tell us who to sign (pessimistic hat). Players will wait and see what offers they have before signing anything. We have little choice here. Quote
Tyrant Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Alarmed at Jackie McNamara leaving? I was fucking delighted. Quote
baggy89 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Which young boys are these? Didn't we release all our youngsters in the close season? I was hoping it was the lad Sammy Stewart, he was referring too. Maybe a youngster, at last, who won't spend his entire contract playing for the reserves before being released? Quote
Azteca1903 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 "From the fans' point of view, they maybe want everything a bit too quickly but hopefully there will be quality signings coming in. "I've got no doubts about that." Who ever said footballers were stupid and self contradicting? Quote
Dandy_Don Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 What the f*ck has it got to do with him? Concentrate on pre-season and leave the 'I'm the Dons answer to 50 goals a season' pish to Darren Mackie. Quote
kelt Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Alarmed at Jackie McNamara leaving? I was fucking delighted. Was thinking the same thing. Only thing that alarmed me about McNamara leaving was the length of time it took to happen. Worst player ever to wear a Dons shirt? I think so. Quote
El Padre™ Posted July 7, 2008 Report Posted July 7, 2008 Was thinking the same thing. Only thing that alarmed me about McNamara leaving was the length of time it took to happen. Worst player ever to wear a Dons shirt? I think so. Worse than Winnie? Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Or McAllister? Bryan Prunty. I am the winner. Quote
manc_don Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Bryan Prunty. I am the winner. I'd disagree, he scored so that makes him better than Mcnamamamamamamara Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 I'd disagree, he scored so that makes him better than Mcnamamamamamamara No chance McNamara was worse than that imposter. McNamara at least played reasonably well in his first couple of games. I'd also say Brian O'Neil was far, far worse, especially considering the amount of money we threw at it. Quote
Guest ally s Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 No chance McNamara was worse than that imposter. McNamara at least played reasonably well in his first couple of games. I'd also say Brian O'Neil was far, far worse, especially considering the amount of money we threw at it. Did he?? I can't recall McNamara playing reasonably well. How about Mark Perry? Quote
manc_don Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 I can't recall macnamara playing well at all. Maybe once, so he equals Prunty. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Played ok at tannadice and ok v hearts at pittodrie. I'd love to know when Prunty had his good game for us! Fucking cunt of a player. Quote
tlg1903 Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Solberg wasn't that bad. Im sorry dude but i really just cant agree. i thought he was just truly awfull. Anytime the ball went near him i shat myself Quote
stoney Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Solberg wasnt that bad i'd agree, brian o neil is certainly one of the worst but some of the players JC has brought in are equally as bad - thor kristansen was the worst i have ever seen. Quote
??? Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 thor kristansen was the worst i have ever seen. Fresh in the memory, there's the difference. Quote
Wazzamatazz Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 I'd love to know when Prunty had his good game for us! Fucking cunt of a player. One of my mates reckoned that the only explanation for the number of shots he sent over the bar was that he had spoons for feet. Terrible terrible player. Quote
stoney Posted July 8, 2008 Report Posted July 8, 2008 Fresh in the memory, there's the difference. I will never forget his debut, i have never laughed so hard in my life im pretty convinced some of the players were passing the ball to him just so they could laugh. Quote
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