manc_don Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 +1 Fair point bobby, I just don't think we're worthy of big club status anymore. A tag that was justified and certainly should be given to us, but at the moment we're just a muddling mediocre club. Hopefully Derek is the one to change things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 We're holding ourselves back if we persist with this nonsence about being a big club. We *should* be a big club but we aren't. As much as we have a dim and distant history of success and even a comparitively decent wage budget for the SPL we are a car crash of a club currently. The shite our managers have to deal with from fans is enough to put off anyone with ambition and common sense. I understand we are long overdue a trophy, but anyone not getting instant glory is lambasted (some not undeservedly of course). And even more worryingly we demand our managers are the right *type* of person. That's a hideous and ironically hunnish attitude. Large sections seem to demand our managers fit a mould that frankly doesn't even exist. Edit - that's not to say I'm happy with our recent and potential managerial appointments, but I fundamentally disagree with the notion we can currently attract anyone of significant calibre. That said however, if McInnes knocks back the job after getting wind of the venom on afc chat that'll only make the morons more vocal by giving them undue influence. So I'd say the least worst option is welcome the guy aboard and get on with sorting out the poisonous culture at the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 One thought. Did anyone at the time think Turnbull was an "inspiring" choice? Or Ferguson? Gie the man a chance, if he's ours, he's OURS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frewdon Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 One thought. Did anyone at the time think Turnbull was an "inspiring" choice? Or Ferguson? Gie the man a chance, if he's ours, he's OURS! Spot on MBT. some sections of our support will crucify any new manager before he even gets to the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooth_stander Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Billy Dodds rumoured to be part of the management team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo_toon_red Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Pretty pleased with this appointment, I liked him at St J & thought he was in for a big future. Didn't work out at Bristol but it'll perhaps make him hungrier to succeed. No expectations between now & end of season where he can just set about task of working out what is dead-weight. Got a good feeling about this one, I think he's one of the most promising young Scottish managers going. Welcome aboard Del-Boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 It's not Jeffries, Levein or a has been. Give the loon a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Deal is done if you believe what is printed in the P&J. Await meltdown on the Hat Derek McInnes will today be appointed Aberdeen manager on a two-year contract but is not expected to be in charge of the team for Saturday’s SPL home game against Hearts. The 41-year-old former St Johnstone manager has been out of work since his sacking by English Championship club Bristol City in January. He met Aberdeen directors, including current manager Craig Brown, last week and yesterday agreed terms to take charge at Pittodrie along with his long-time assistant Tony Docherty. For the full story, pick up a copy of today’s Press and Journal or read our digital edition now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Deal is done if you believe what is printed in the P&J. Await meltdown on the hat[/url] Fuck them. Anyone remember those bangers and the apocryphal Mark McGhee's destiny bullshite? Can't believe those cunts still go out in daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Fuck them. Anyone remember those bangers and the apocryphal Mark McGhee's destiny bullshite? Can't believe those cunts still go out in daylight. Precisely, it is those kind of people which bring shame on our club. Highly embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm in the "meh" camp too but but I too didn't really have a stand out choice in kind. Good luck to you, Deek. Although you have a massive amount of work to do before I'll buy a season ticket for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Genuinely surprised anyone still visits AFC Chat. As for McInnes, I think I'd have preferred Butcher, Black or Adams but he'll certainly get my backing and I hope all other fans get behind him. Thank god we didn't have internet forums when Fergie got announced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini59dons Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Spot on MBT. some sections of our support will crucify any new manager before he even gets to the city. I actually think if they announced Fergie was coming back, half our fans would moan about it!! Incidentally, Swans again this year for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Taking over after the split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I tell you what, it sounds like the club have acted exactly as we had hoped they had. Especially about trying to ensure the manager had time to assess the team in competitive games. Welcome aboard Deek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21911117 Derek McInnes says he will target silverware after being appointed as Aberdeen's new manager. The 41-year-old, who was sacked as Bristol City boss in January, and his assistant Tony Docherty will take up their roles in two weeks' time after agreeing deals until 2015. McInnes will succeed Craig Brown, who was planning retirement in the summer. Continue reading the main story "I'm absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to manage a club of the stature of Aberdeen," said McInnes. Brown, 72, had planned to vacate the dug-out at the end of the season but said he would step aside earlier if the Dons could find an available replacement. The new management team will take charge of the first team following the Scottish Premier League split in two weeks' time. After moving from St Johnstone player to manager, McInnes led the Saints to First Division title success and promotion to the Scottish Premier League. He joined Bristol City in 2011 and kept them in the Championship at the end of last season. However, a run of poor results led to the former Rangers, Toulouse and West Brom midfielder being sacked in January. McInnes said he was determined to bring success to the club. "Having been given an outline of the club's vision of the future I can clearly see the ambition here," he added. "And I can assure, fans, players, sponsors and everyone associated with Aberdeen Football Club that I will do everything within my power to build a team that will entertain the fans and, more importantly, bring long-awaited success back to this great club." Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne said he was delighted with the club's managerial appointment. "When Craig stepped down, Derek was at the forefront of our thoughts," he said. "It was important to appoint him as quickly as possible before the start of next season to allow them to have a look at the squad. "Our board had a clear vision of the type of person we needed to drive change going forward and, having reviewed and worked through all of the available options in detail, the consensus was very much that they ticked all of the right boxes for us." The pair have signed deals until 2015 with the option of a rolling contract thereafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Not my first choice personally (would have liked Mixu) but think he is a decent appointment. He did well at St J and maybe made wrong move going to Bristol when he did. Still a young manager and one who is clearly ambitious and not 70 and looking for a pension top up. If he is backed in correct manor by the board I am hopeful this will be a mutually beneficial appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Not my first choice personally (would have liked Mixu) but think he is a decent appointment. He did well at St J and maybe made wrong move going to Bristol when he did. Still a young manager and one who is clearly ambitious and not 70 and looking for a pension top up. If he is backed in correct manor by the board I am hopeful this will be a mutually beneficial appointment. if that's in reference to CB I think that's very harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 if that's in reference to CB I think it would be..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtS Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Think he was referring to BigAl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 It is and not harsh. Al is a spritely 69 so clearly not him I was referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 It is and not harsh. Al is a spritely 69 so clearly not him I was referring to. Anyway, should you not be in a Serbian pub/morgue by now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlg1903 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Brown had to be persuaded to take the job by Milne, not the actions of a man just out for a quick buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Brown had to be persuaded to take the job by Milne, not the actions of a man just out for a quick buck He went back to Well asked for more money from them and then we offered more so he came to us. Anyway, should you not be in a Serbian pub/morgue by now? In The Pub just up from ground. £1.20 a pint of Lav which is drinkable. Serbs have not bothered us at all. Train guard was horrified at suggestion of trouble he said drinking contest more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 £1.20 a pint of Lav which is drinkable. Not the first time you have drank from the lav! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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