BobbyBiscuit Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 Gary McDonald captain in todays friendly. Young didn't start. Good. On both counts. Quote
mizer Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/sport-news/scottish-football/spl/aberdeen-fc/2009/07/19/1860-munich-1-aberdeen-0-78057-21532024/ GARY McDONALD is the surprise front-runner to be Aberdeen captain after he was given the armband in Mark McGhee's first game in charge. The midfielder led Dons out yesterday but couldn't mark the occasion with victory against German side 1860 Munich. The former Kilmarnock and Oldham man was thrilled to get the nod but admits he had never captained a first team before. Gary said: "I was delighted to be captain. The manager pulled me aside and said he wanted me to do it. "He wants to try a few different things but I enjoyed it. "I hadn't really thought about it - I was just focusing on my fitness because it's been a hard pre-season. "It's been a long time since I've been a captain. I've never done it in a first team, just for the reserves at Kilmarnock. "I'd like to think I have the right attributes. The manager obviously sees something in me but I won't take it for granted. "I just tried to play my normal game. Who knows if I've done enough to convince him I should keep it." McGhee refused to confirm McDonald would start the season as skipper but was pleased with his reaction to the extra responsibility. He said: "We've got to learn whether Gary's comfortable with it and how the other lads feel about it. We need to see if he can cope and he did today. "He looks like a captain and is up for it. We'll make the final decision next week." Quote
manc_don Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 I couldn't argue with this if it indeed turns out to be the choice. Quote
Ptayles Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 It would have to go to Kerr...He was our best player over the course of last year. Shows commitment and i think after the incident he would want to prove a point. Quote
Edinburghdon Posted July 19, 2009 Report Posted July 19, 2009 I'd still have langfield as a strong candidate. Although saying that if i was diamond i would be very very disappointed not to be named captain should the armband go to someone else Quote
Kowalski Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Gary is thrilled to be Aberdeen FC skipper McDonald flattered to get armband By Charlie Allan Published: 20/07/2009 GARY McDonald will be confirmed as Aberdeen FC's new club captain this week. Aberdeen FC boss Mark McGhee handed the 27-year-old the armband in their 1-0 friendly defeat by 1860 Munich in Austria. McGhee is expected to wait until the weekend before confirming former Kilmarnock midfielder McDonald as the successor to Scott Severin. For more on this story and coverage of Aberdeen FC, pick up a copy of today's Evening Express. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Pretty pleased with that, I do wonder if Zander will be rather pissed off about it though. Quote
manc_don Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Pretty pleased with that, I do wonder if Zander will be rather pissed off about it though. Not who I picked to be captain, but i'm not i'm not unhappy if this does turn out to be the case. As you say though, it does make you wonder what Zander thinks, surely he must be vice? Quote
glasgowdon Posted July 20, 2009 Report Posted July 20, 2009 Not who I picked to be captain, but i'm not i'm not unhappy if this does turn out to be the case. As you say though, it does make you wonder what Zander thinks, surely he must be vice? It's a little bit seedier than homicide but someone's gotta do it. Quote
Stewart Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 "Gary McDonald will not be confirmed as captain this week. I said all along that it would be confirmed before the Celtic game. Gary McDonald is one of the players in contention, he got the band on Saturday, someone else will get it tomorrow night. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 I'd still have langfield as a strong candidate. Although saying that if i was diamond i would be very very disappointed not to be named captain should the armband go to someone else YEs, but gives Zander time to concentrate on his game and to aim to be the next McLeish....he had to wait for it too Quote
amp Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 McDonald looked like captain material in the Phd gam last night - always talking, always wanting the ball. The more I see him, the more he looks a class act. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 Is he not an Aberdonian as well? (Or am I thinking of someone else) Quote
mizer Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 Is he not an Aberdonian as well? (Or am I thinking of someone else) No he's a weegie Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 Is he not an Aberdonian as well? (Or am I thinking of someone else) You're right. He's not. Quote
Madbadteacher Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 In that case he needs to grow a 'tache..............................we need a 'tache in the team, all the better if it's the captain Quote
glasgow sheep Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Posted July 27, 2009 So McDonald, Kerr and Diamond have been captains in our preseason games so far. Presumably Mark will have to decide between them before Thursday. From what I have read Kerr didn't really impress in that role so are we to presume it is between McDonald and Diamond? Quote
Tyrant Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 He said he wasn't going to decide until the Celtic game so even the captain on Thursday night may not be the permanent captain. Quote
El Padre™ Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 I'd be happy with McDonald as Captain and Zander as Vice. I'd rather Zander concentrated on improving his defending this year. Quote
Ajja Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 MacDonald took over from ZD on Saturday when he went off injured. It looks to me like MacDonald is nudging ahead in this race. Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 MacDonald took over from ZD on Saturday when he went off injured. It looks to me like MacDonald is nudging ahead in this race. That being the case I suspect so. I kinda agree with Padre, let the big lad get his form back. McDonald seems a decent choice. Quote
Ajja Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 That being the case I suspect so. I kinda agree with Padre, let the big lad get his form back. McDonald seems a decent choice. I'm increasingly thinking the same, although I have to say I never saw that coming from last season. I have a niggling worry that it knocks ZD's spirit a little....we don't need that for fucking sure. Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 I'm increasingly thinking the same, although I have to say I never saw that coming from last season. I have a niggling worry that it knocks ZD's spirit a little....we don't need that for fucking sure. Aye, lot to be said for that, maybe giving him the captaincy would be his making, maybe not. McDonald seems articulate enough both on and off the park and may very well be the brains of the outfit now Smith is away. I always had doubts about Zander as a captain but I thought Kerr would have been a good choice! Right now either one would be ok by me. Quote
Tyrant Posted July 28, 2009 Report Posted July 28, 2009 I'm increasingly thinking the same, although I have to say I never saw that coming from last season. I have a niggling worry that it knocks ZD's spirit a little....we don't need that for fucking sure. That's my only concern. I'd be happy for either Zander or McDonald to captain us but slightly worried at Zander maybe becoming a bit disillusioned at it all. Quote
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