One Bobby Clark Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Thank goodness that saga is over. Now can we get onto the next drama. Quote
BigAl Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1690376,00.html Well done for being first with the news Sharpie Been sitting pressing refresh all morning Quote
quirie Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 I can get the new shirt now. McGhee 83 on the back me thinks He better not turn out to be a shit manager Quote
Sharpie Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Well done for being first with the news Sharpie Been sitting pressing refresh all morning Been sitting (working) at hame watching Setanta Sports News waiting for the presenters to be forcibly removed from the studio along with the furniture when they reported the fantastic news. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 I'm just waiting for Celtic to come in and take him off our hands now. Good to have you on board again, Dingus! COME ON YE REDS!!! Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 I'd like to be first to say: BOOOOOOOO!!! Quote
El Padre™ Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Right lads, he's here, lets get properly prepared for the new season. 7th place is there for the taking! Quote
glasgowdon Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Closure, thank fuck. Roll on 2pm. Hopefully get Hughes signed between now and then. Not sure why their first official day isn't until the 1st of July. Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Excellent news! Welcome back Mark! With his excellent cup record, success awaits! Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Closure, thank fuck. Roll on 2pm. Hopefully get Hughes signed between now and then. Not sure why their first official day isn't until the 1st of July. First day of pre-season, they've probably still to have a decent holiday. I'm sure he'll be "unofficially" working on transfer targets while on holiday though. I wonder if he's got pre-conceived ideas about any of our lot being shown the door? Quote
mizer Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Even though it say official day, he will probably be telling WM what players he would like and for him to open negations and speaking to him? Quote
Montana Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Fina-fucking-lly What he said! Aboot time - now going to laugh my cock off if the tattie munchers deal with monkeys heid falls flat on its arse.. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 What he said! Aboot time - now going to laugh my cock off if the tattie munchers deal with monkeys heid falls flat on its arse.. They're going for Peter Reid? Quote
The Doricle Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Oh yeah. STFU up smartarse. Welcome back Mark, glad this is finally sorted out one way or t'other as it was beginning to drag on and on. Now we just have to wait and see what the next couple of seasons's bring........<crosses fingers>. Quote
Stewart Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/sub/RedTVInterviews/0,,10284~1691283,00.html? Interview with Diamond about the new management team. Quote
Montana Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 They're going for Peter Reid? http://www.soccerhell.co.uk/mowbray/monkey.php Quote
quirie Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/sub/RedTVInterviews/0,,10284~1691283,00.html? Interview with Diamond about the new management team. Is it just me or was Diamond thinking about splitting the OF during that interview? Quote
Stewart Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Is it just me or was Diamond thinking about splitting the OF during that interview? He was, yes. I wanted to leave the surprise for everyone. Quote
BigAl Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Taken from MFC official site. Nice last paragragh from them Mark McGhee was today unveiled as the new Aberdeen boss, returning to the club where he made his name as a player. Here we look back at his time in charge of the club where he made his name as a manager. McGhee joined Motherwell in June 2007, succeeding Maurice Malpas, who resigned after just one ill-fated season in charge. The Steelmen had narrowly avoided relegation, finishing just six points ahead of Dunfermline. He was given the task of taking the club forward, but the success that followed surpassed even his expectations. In his first season, McGhee led the club to third in the table, the highest league finish for thirteen years. He transformed the team from relegation candidates to European challengers. Players who had struggled under the previous regime were revitalised, flourishing under the new boss. His attractive brand of stylish, attacking football not only caught the imagination of the fans, but those in the Hampden offices. McGhee was named SPL Manager of the Month for November 2007 and subsequently shortlisted for the vacant Scotland job. But it’s not just his management skills that won him plaudits at Fir Park. The way he has handled himself, under extraordinary circumstances with Phil O'Donnell's tragic death, were evidence to his real abilities. Few would have wanted any of the emotional and managerial challenges McGhee unexpectedly faced but he successfully led the club through adversity and the third-place finish was a fitting tribute to the former captain. It was a terrific achievement for the Motherwell boss and his success inevitably attracted suitors. He was approached for the Hearts job in the summer and looked set to take over the hot seat at Tynecastle before an eleventh-hour u-turn, deciding to remain at Fir Park to take the team back into Europe. The Uefa Cup campaign was a brief one though, with the Steelmen losing out to French side AS Nancy in the first round of the competition. Those games typified a frustrating second season in which the team narrowly missed out on the top-six. But qualification for Europe was again achieved via the Fair Play League, acknowledgement of the discipline McGhee has installed in the players. While his second year in charge failed to match the heights of the first, there were still plenty of memorable moments, such as the nine game unbeaten league run which set a new club record and earned the boss another Manager of the Month award. The end of the campaign brought fresh speculation about his future, having been recommended for the Celtic job by departing manager Gordon Strachan. But it was Aberdeen who secured his services after lengthy negotiations with their former striker. The club would like to place on record its thanks to Mark for his contribution during his time at Motherwell and we wish him every success at Pittodrie. Quote
BigAl Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Why is the press conference not until 2pm? Waiting for you to get your arse oot of bed and down to Pittodrie for the conference Quote
Goldie03 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Very noble of Motherwell AL - they must be secretly gutted Interview on Sky with Jim White - Mark McGhee came across really well Get your arse down the beach Jager he was having a walk there earlier Quote
stoney Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Posted June 12, 2009 Mate who works in the admin office at pittodrie has just been handed the draft copy for maghees contract, deal is for 2 years apparantly. Must just be waiting on him signing now. 2 year deal Quote
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