mizer Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14978491.stm Aberdeen manager Craig Brown is considering sending experienced goalkeeper Jamie Langfield out on loan. The 31-year-old is close to a return after an enforced rest period, having suffered a seizure in May, but Brown is concerned about a lack of practice. "It's a bit premature to be thinking about putting him into the first team," said the Dons boss. "An emergency 28-day loan might get him four or five games. But that has got to be at a suitable level." Langfield found himself on the bench for Saturday's 2-2 draw with Kilmarnock after David Gonzalez's withdrawal meant a promotion for Jason Brown. However, the former Scotland squad member is not yet ready for the rigours of Scottish Premier League action. "Jamie still has his final procedure to undertake and that would eliminate him for another week," explained Brown. "Once that's out of the way and he gets some games under his belt, it will be a three-way contest for the goalkeeper's position." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDU_64 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Seems sensible enough. Wouldn't be too upset if I never saw Langfield in an Aberdeen shirt again but I suppose a short term loan deal is sensible for both parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 However, the former Scotland squad member is not yet ready for the rigours of Scottish Premier League action. So why was he on the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 So why was he on the bench? Good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 He shouldn't be in the bench if he can't go on. The cynic in me sees farming Langfield out on loan stinks of penny pinching. I wouldn't be bothered if I never saw Langfield in a Dons shirt again. Not good enough mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_min Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Seems sensible enough. Wouldn't be too upset if I never saw Langfield in an Aberdeen shirt again but I suppose a short term loan deal is sensible for both parties. This. I expect he was on the bench as we have no other options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_widdows Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 So why was he on the bench? If Gonzalez ruled himself out then surely he is the only other senior goalie at the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 If Gonzalez ruled himself out then surely he is the only other senior goalie at the club? Lukasik has been on the bench plenty of times so I'm sure he could have done it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 If Gonzalez ruled himself out then surely he is the only other senior goalie at the club? Not if he isn't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Seems sensible enough. Wouldn't be too upset if I never saw Langfield in an Aberdeen shirt again but I suppose a short term loan deal is sensible for both parties. Pretty much my thoughts as well. Long since thought he's not good enough for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 better keeper than gonzo from what i've seen. not seen brown yet so can't comment on him. will be good to see a fight for the jersey once he's fit and brown's had a run of games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 If Gonzalez ruled himself out then surely he is the only other senior goalie at the club? If he's not fit to play he shouldn't be on the bench. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 If he's not fit to play he shouldn't be on the bench. Simple as that. Correct. If Brown had dropped dead of an obesity induced heart-attack and we needed a sub keeper what would have happened? Langfield can't play so despite having a keeper on our bench someone from outfield would have had to go in thus making our club once again look like the completely amateur outfit that we are. Sack the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Turned down Stirling Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Turned down Stirling Albion. Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 New one year deal offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 New one year deal offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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