manc_don Posted January 31, 2019 Report Posted January 31, 2019 That's Reynolds officially at the Jutes for the remainder Quote
Jute Posted January 31, 2019 Report Posted January 31, 2019 So turns out the McKenna to Stoke for 7 million was bullshit, and Tyrone Smith has just tweeted this, perhaps explaining the decision to allow Wright to go out on loan, given we still have GMS, McGinn & McLennan. As well as defender Scott McKenna staying put in the face of interest from Stoke City, Gary Mackay-Steven is also set to remain at Aberdeen beyond the closure of the window. The winger was a target for New York City. GMS can still join MLS until start of May when their window shuts. Quote
scotfree Posted January 31, 2019 Report Posted January 31, 2019 Do we have any fucking players left??? Quote
manc_don Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Do we have any fucking players left??? 15 players, I believe. Hope we don't get any injuries... Quote
Jute Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 15 players, I believe. Hope we don't get any injuries... Or suspensions. Quote
scotfree Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Winter transfers 2018/2019 Aberdeen:- 2 in - 7 out. Celtic:- 7 in - 9 out. Dundee:- 11 in - 9 out. Hamilton:- 5 in - 4 out. Hearts:- 4 in - 3 out. Hibs:- 7 in - 5 out. Kilmarnock:- 4 in - 5 out. Livi:- 6 in - 7 out. Motherwell:- 2 in - 9 out. Huns:- 5 in - 7 out. St Johnstone:- 5 in - 3 out. St Mirren:- 11 in - 9 out. I think I got most of that right. A truly fucked transfer window for us. Quote
RicoS321 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 5 out 1 in? Ruthless! Leaves about 21 still, which shows we were heavy on numbers. Lewis Cerny Lowe McKenna Considine Devlin Hoban Logan Ball Shinnie Ferguson Gleeson Campbell McGinn GMS McLennan Ross Stewart May Cosgrove Wilson Quote
RicoS321 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Aberdeen:- 2 in - 7 out. Are you counting Lowe as in and out? Forrester Tansey Wright Reynolds Anderson Stewart Who have I missed? Wilson hasn't returned has he? Edit: Jordan McGregor. He doesn't count. Quote
scotfree Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Lowe as in. Nicky Maynard left in Sept, but I think that should still be classed as this window. Or maybe not. As I said, I hoped I got the list right... Quote
manc_don Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 What that does show is an incredible lack of creativity still. Injury to either McGinn or GMS and we're fucked. I get what you mean about getting rid of squad fillers Rico, but it just feels too lightweight in proven quality, all across the board except GK. Highly reliant on good fitness and minimal suspensions between now and the end of the season. Quote
Jute Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 What that does show is an incredible lack of creativity still. Injury to either McGinn or GMS and we're fucked. I get what you mean about getting rid of squad fillers Rico, but it just feels too lightweight in proven quality, all across the board except GK. Highly reliant on good fitness and minimal suspensions between now and the end of the season. Have to agree Manc. Any injuries or suspensions will leave us reliant on youngsters who have little first team experience. Window has again reinforced that club has no ambition beyond 3rd. Quote
baggy89 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 IF we do get a Euro place we’re pretty fucked for the qualifiers. Lewis McKenna Devlin Logan Ferguson Gleeson Campbell McGinn McLennan Ross Wright May Cosgrove Anderson Quote
RicoS321 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 What that does show is an incredible lack of creativity still. Injury to either McGinn or GMS and we're fucked. I get what you mean about getting rid of squad fillers Rico, but it just feels too lightweight in proven quality, all across the board except GK. Highly reliant on good fitness and minimal suspensions between now and the end of the season. None of those that left had proven quality though. It's a risk, but I'm actually quite glad to see the manager take one for once. I have no doubt his intention was to get another player in, but we've obviously failed. He'd probably made a decision that the players out the door weren't going to be good enough for the run in, and that shouldn't change just because we've not managed to get a replacement - they still wouldn't be good enough. For Wright and Anderson, we're sacrificing squad depth so that they can become better players by getting game time and I think that's the correct decision (should have happened sooner in Wright's case). Obviously, we'll get McGinn and GMS injured at the weekend and we'll be fucked, but that's life! Quote
Ten Caat Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 IF we do get a Euro place we’re pretty fucked for the qualifiers. Lewis McKenna Devlin Logan Ferguson Gleeson Campbell McGinn McLennan Ross Wright May Cosgrove Anderson We will definitely sign at least a couple of pre-contracts to cover any of ours that leave in the summer so isn't quite as desperate numbers wise as you portray. Quality wise who knows though? Quote
CtS Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 I’m really disappointed with our strategy during the window, our squad has become weaker at a time when the 3 teams above us have clearly strengthened. I understand the benefit (hopefully) of Anderson and Wright going on loan, but looking at the bigger picture from January it just looks like a massive cost cutting exercise. A quality signing of some sort would have given the fans a lift and our opponents a reminder we mean business, and the dna supporters would have got some reward for their investment. Assuming McKenna and Devlin are both fully fit again now, otherwise I don’t see how we can cope with the limited options we have. Quote
Ten Caat Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Don't think we will see either of Devlin or McKenna until mid February at the earliest. Devlin especially is a puzzler....club keep saying he's 10-14 days away from returning and this keeps getting extended. Facing Hivs and sevco with Consi and Hoban (if he stays fit!) Is hardly ideal but it is what it is so we just have to get on with it. Punting Forrester, Tansey and loaning out Reynolds should save the club around £8k per week in wages so makes sense as none of them would have featured except in the forest of emergencies. Wright and Anderson will get regular game time at decent levels. With Ball and Gleeson ahead of him in the pecking order, I've liked to seen Campbell also head out to a Championship club to get a regular game as I think of the 3 mentioned, he has the biggest future ahead of him....could even be a regular pick for us by this time next year. Disappointed the Barker rumour came to nothing. GMS has been underwhelming at best since retiring from injury and you have to wonder how big his committment will be going forward given that he will be offski in summer. Quote
manc_don Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 None of those that left had proven quality though. It's a risk, but I'm actually quite glad to see the manager take one for once. I have no doubt his intention was to get another player in, but we've obviously failed. He'd probably made a decision that the players out the door weren't going to be good enough for the run in, and that shouldn't change just because we've not managed to get a replacement - they still wouldn't be good enough. For Wright and Anderson, we're sacrificing squad depth so that they can become better players by getting game time and I think that's the correct decision (should have happened sooner in Wright's case). Obviously, we'll get McGinn and GMS injured at the weekend and we'll be fucked, but that's life! I don't disagree about not really losing any quality. But this was an opportunity to actually improve squad depth, don't think I really articulated that. Everyone knows we're lacking creative quality in the middle of the park and that's where my biggest concern is. As well as the wings now Wright, despite never being consistent, at least offered an option. It's a bit deflating tbh. Quote
ayrshire_don74 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Posted February 3, 2019 both wright and anderson scored yesterday..strange world Quote
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