mizer Posted January 18, 2008 Report Posted January 18, 2008 Happened a few days ago but there is no thread about it. http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/fd/dd/0,,10284~3530237,00.jpg[/img] Sone Aluko has just signed an extension to his contract that will see him stay on loan at Pittodrie until the end of the season. The 18-year-old's existing deal was due to finish today, but ex Aberdeen defender and Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has agreed to the extension. Alex McLeish has told Sone Aluko his Premiership dream will be realised if he can steer Aberdeen to success this season. The 18-year-old was sent on loan to the Dons by Birmingham during Steve Bruce's tenure as manager. McLeish's appointment at St Andrews led to uncertainty for some Blues fringe players but Aluko has been told he still has a future with the club. McLeish agreed to extend the England youth player's loan this month and Aluko is now looking forward to the remainder of the season. He said: "It was a last-minute extension to my loan and Aberdeen tried hard to keep me here. It is great for me because every player likes to feel wanted. "I was introduced to Alex McLeish when I was in Birmingham recently and he asked me if I was enjoying it in Aberdeen. "He spoke to me about the Bayern Munich game and the other cup ties. He told me to keep trying hard, to keep playing well and to learn as much as I can. "The manager has said he will be watching my progress. Steve Bruce and Eric Black also have a good knowledge of the Scottish game and that is a good thing for me. "It was Eric Black's links to Aberdeen which took me to Pittodrie and those linkshave continued with the new manager. Hopefully he can bag a few more goals for us before he leaves Quote
boboisared Posted January 18, 2008 Report Posted January 18, 2008 After seeing this thread, and Duff's does anyone else think they've turned the desk round in the cupboard? Quote
BigAl Posted January 18, 2008 Report Posted January 18, 2008 Is that a pencil he's using to sign the contract or just an extremely cheap looking pen Quote
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 18, 2008 Report Posted January 18, 2008 Is that a pencil he's using to sign the contract or just an extremely cheap looking pen Probably a pencil so it can get rubbed out. Quote
Mackie's ace! Posted January 21, 2008 Report Posted January 21, 2008 Is that a pencil he's using to sign the contract or just an extremely cheap looking pen Looks like a Bic to me! Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 Hopefully he can bag a few more goals for us before he leaves Has he actually bagged any? From what I've heard, he's got lots of pace but no end product. Sort of like Maguire but without the fresh-air swipes. Quote
Wazzamatazz Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 Has he actually bagged any? From what I've heard, he's got lots of pace but no end product. Sort of like Maguire but without the fresh-air swipes. He scored an absolute beauty against United at Pittodrie a few months back. I reckon he'd have more in the way of end product if any of the rest of the team moved and looked like they actually wanted the ball when we attack. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 He scored an absolute beauty against United at Pittodrie a few months back. I reckon he'd have more in the way of end product if any of the rest of the team moved and looked like they actually wanted the ball when we attack. Radical! Quote
manc_don Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 He scored an absolute beauty against United at Pittodrie a few months back. I reckon he'd have more in the way of end product if any of the rest of the team moved and looked like they actually wanted the ball when we attack. No room for that progressive school of thought down Pittodrie! Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 This definitely sounded like a problem on Saturday. Aloko seemed to have 2 or 3 players on him everytime he got the ball. Which begs the question, what the fuck were the other 4 in midfield doing at the time? Quote
BigAl Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 This definitely sounded like a problem on Saturday. Aloko seemed to have 2 or 3 players on him everytime he got the ball. Which begs the question, what the fuck were the other 4 in midfield doing at the time? Scratching their erses Quote
Slim Posted January 22, 2008 Report Posted January 22, 2008 I reckon he'd be much better through the middle, where he usually played before coming up here. Quote
Drewsome Posted February 1, 2008 Report Posted February 1, 2008 From what access I have, I like this kid. Only wish we could get him long term. Quote
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