Edinburghdon Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Nicky Weaver Nicky Weaver signs for Aberdeen 15.07.2013 Aberdeen FC can this evening confirm goalkeeper Nicky Weaver has joined the Club on a six month deal. The 34 year old former England under-21 international, who has previously featured for Manchester City, Charlton Athletic, Dundee United and Burnley, became a free agent in the summer after being released by Sheffield Wednesday. Manager Derek McInnes was delighted to secure the services of Nicky. "I'm delighted to get Nicky on board. "To get such an experienced and talented goalkeeper is important and to get him during the pre-season stage is great for him in terms of being able to integrate with the boys. "We had a few avenues and other options but we feel with the signing of Nicky we've recruited well and Nicky's eagerness and willingness to come here was pivotal." Nicky has joined up with the squad in Dublin as they kick off their pre-season tour of Ireland with matches against UCD, Malahide and Shelbourne to look forward to. RedTV will speak to the keeper tomorrow morning. http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20130715/nicky-weaver-signs-for-aberdeen-_2212158_3239127 Quote
Edinburghdon Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 6 month deal. Damn it, beat me to it by 36 seconds Quote
Nellie The Don Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Just 6 month deal instead of at least a season seems an odd choice. Quote
manc_don Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 Possibly just to let him prove his fitness? Unless our first target becomes available then? Quote
tlg1903 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 or he wanted to see how he settled up here Quote
Jute Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 Was a good keeper at Arabs and think he will be a good addition to the squad although would rather he was here for the season rather than 6 months. Do you make a keeper who is on a short term deal your number 1? Quote
CtS Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 Just another run of the mill keeper, I'm seeing a pattern here. Quote
manc_don Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 Just another run of the mill keeper, I'm seeing a pattern here. He might knit into the fabric of the team set up quite nicely. Quote
BigAl Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 Was he in nets for the Arabs when Der Hun put seven past them a few years back ? Quote
BigAl Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 To be "fair" "isle" reserve judgement until I've seen him play Quote
CtS Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 You trying to put a negative spin on this signing Al? Quote
BigAl Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 This came out of left wing yesterday. The background as to how it came about as seems a little "woolly" Quote
Jute Posted July 16, 2013 Report Posted July 16, 2013 Was he in nets for the Arabs when Der Hun put seven past them a few years back ? Yes think he was and had a nightmare from memory. Quote
Kowalski Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 ‘Aberdeen FC have best keepers in the SPL’ Derek McInnes’ boast ahead of new season Published: 17/07/2013 DEREK McInnes today claimed he has the best goalkeeping pair in the SPL. Former Manchester City keeper Nicky Weaver has signed a six-month deal with Aberdeen FC, The 34-year-old will battle it out with Jamie Langfield for the right to be number one in the new season. McInnes said: “I have two keepers on the books who are as good as anyone in the SPL. We are very strong in that position now and have real competition.” Quote
tom_widdows Posted July 17, 2013 Report Posted July 17, 2013 Might have a chance at penalty shoot outs again? Quote
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