Graeme_S Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 ...and is immediately made club captain? unless someone can convince me otherwise, I think that's a mistake. Oh, btw, goodbye Arnason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Seems like a silly decision though unsurprising. Whats the point in having a captain that probably won't be fit until next season? I love you for what you did previously Anderson, but I really think the wages should be elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Oh, btw, goodbye Arnason. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Whether Arnason is made captain or not will not influence his thinking in whether he stays or goes. Six or seven grand basic playing in Championship or maybe £3k per week and captain of Aberdeen. There is only going to be one choice for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I too have to echo the concerns as to where the cash has gone and on his fitness. Glad he is back but I fear that it is to the detriment of not having wing backs once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 He is Club Captain, Consi is Team Captain. Yea, that's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme_S Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Whether Arnason is made captain or not will not influence his thinking in whether he stays or goes. Six or seven grand basic playing in Championship or maybe £3k per week and captain of Aberdeen. There is only going to be one choice for him sorry, that was my fault with the way I wrote that. I think the signing of Anderson in general, not the captain's armband/club captain is a sign that Arnason will be going. glasgow don. "club captain" is what, some kind of ambassadorial (made up word alert) role? that's not as bad as making him team captain then, but is twice as cringeworthy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I love you for what you did previously Anderson, but I really think the wages should be elsewhere. This. Hope it works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 sorry, that was my fault with the way I wrote that. I think the signing of Anderson in general, not the captain's armband/club captain is a sign that Arnason will be going. No problem, with you now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 why is this an issue? punt mawene and possibly mcardle, replace with anderson and a full back or two. I think this is a fantastic move. Remember, hartley was a big influence on the team, the problem was him being shit on the pitch. even if ando hardly plays, the club has it's leader back. be happy you miserable cunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow sheep Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I would say that Ando lead more be example than as a barn storming rabble rousing captain so not sure how that will work if he isn't playing. Anyway welcome back loon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I love you for what you did previously Anderson, but I really think the wages should be elsewhere. This I would say that Ando lead more be example than as a barn storming rabble rousing captain so not sure how that will work if he isn't playing. Anyway welcome back loon. and this. Would much rather the funds used for this were focused on us getting proper full backs and wingers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 why is this an issue? punt mawene and possibly mcardle, replace with anderson and a full back or two. I think this is a fantastic move. Remember, hartley was a big influence on the team, the problem was him being shit on the pitch. even if ando hardly plays, the club has it's leader back. be happy you miserable cunts! Why punt fit players for one that is crocked? Doesn't make sense, our squad is thin enough as it is! From what i've seen and read, McCardle has been one of the better performers in recent weeks when he's been played in his position at CB. I don't want him to go. I'm trying not to get lost in sentiment, as I said, loved him when he was here the first time round, but I really don't know if we can afford him as a player. No doubting he has a lot to offer when fit and I hope it works out. It's just a huge risk when pennies are as tight as they are already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbobaggins Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm happy, he's potentially the best centre half in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm happy, he's potentially the best centre half in the country. There was a time when this was true.. And I'd love it to be again. Just can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm happy, he's potentially the best centre half in the country. He will be filling the right back position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Seems like a silly decision though unsurprising. Whats the point in having a captain that probably won't be fit until next season? I think he has only signed until the end of this season? So he must be available to play soon? If fit, he'd be my choice for captain, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbobaggins Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 He will be filling the right back position Ah well, he's shite then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I think he has only signed until the end of this season? So he must be available to play soon? If fit, he'd be my choice for captain, no question. Till end of next season. As I said, risk on the clubs part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 He's signed "initially until the end of the season". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The text I got said he'd signed until the end of this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Do you lot not read? The return of the 32 year old lifelong Aberdeen supporter is a huge lift to the Pittodrie club as manager Craig Brown outlines. "Russell has signed initially until the end of next season and, even although he is some weeks away from a return to full fitness, simply having him around the Club again is a tremendous boost to everyone. http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20120117/skipper-returns-home_2212158_2579594 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubo72 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Welcome back Russell. I for one am delighted to see you. Get this shower organised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Do you lot not read? http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20120117/skipper-returns-home_2212158_2579594 Not very well apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I think it's a mistake, looking back rather than forward, but I'll love to be proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Why punt fit players for one that is crocked? Doesn't make sense, our squad is thin enough as it is! From what i've seen and read, McCardle has been one of the better performers in recent weeks when he's been played in his position at CB. I don't want him to go. I'm trying not to get lost in sentiment, as I said, loved him when he was here the first time round, but I really don't know if we can afford him as a player. No doubting he has a lot to offer when fit and I hope it works out. It's just a huge risk when pennies are as tight as they are already. To be fair I may be letting 2011 cloud my judgement on that one. He can't be on much of a wage and so long as he's not RB he seems ok. Mawene on the other hand is gash. What's the use of a "fit" player who's decision making is hopeless and is generally a bombscare. Same age as Anderson and surely not earning far, if any, less than Anderson. And has no one noticed that 73 year old David Weir has today, according to BBC, "left rangers to continue his career in England." Are people seriously suggesting that bell end in his 40s was capable, but Anderson won't ever be again?? If people won't at least give Anderson the benefit of the doubt, then who exactly would you? He'll not be as good as he was for such prolonged periods as he was, but even with no knees at all I can't see how he could possibly make us weaker than we have been since he left. Mawene out, Ando with Considine, McArdle and 2x loan/youth CBs. That still means all of arnie's (and I fear sadly ozzie's too) wages are there for FBs. Don't need to spend on midfielders as a priority, unless Folly's dead and Grimmer's gone. Although a left winger would be nice. Fallon and Mackie (and probably Paton too?) out for a stiker to go with Crespo, chalalalalalali... Job's a goodun. Sigma are getting fucking done in 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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