BigAl Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I know Tup got this first and rightly posted in the player update thread but thought this would be worthy of a thread of it's own. Six month loan deal with fee agreed to purchase at end of loan apparently according to The Record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Another central midfielder/centre half. Can he play left back? https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/ross-mccrorie-nears-shock-aberdeen-22532566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee toon red Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 In general terms McRorie could be a good signing but there isn't a single one of the many positions he's played in his career that we need to fill at the moment. Seems like a bit of a Football Manager signing: oh he's decent, will sign him in case he turns out really good and so that no-one else can have him. Unless one or two are on their way out of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I think he's a great player. I'm surprised the huns haven't made more out of him. I'm pretty uncomfortable loaning from the huns (although Andrea Velicka was a fantastic bit of business) but that's slightly alleviated by the agreed fee. Or.... perhaps if we injure him in training and send him back and ask for another player, continuing the process until all their players are either injured or dead. Then Hibs might manage to finish second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Another CM, and a negative one at that (i.e. defensive). If he's being signed, presume it must be to play CB rather than in mid, as we have a fuck load of them. Someone has to be out the door, shirley? I do like Rico's last paragraph though, could be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, RicoS321 said: I think he's a great player. I'm surprised the huns haven't made more out of him. I'm pretty uncomfortable loaning from the huns (although Andrea Velicka was a fantastic bit of business) but that's slightly alleviated by the agreed fee. Or.... perhaps if we injure him in training and send him back and ask for another player, continuing the process until all their players are either injured or dead. Then Hibs might manage to finish second. Edit: Of course, we don't really need him, but then that's the way we work it seems and until there is pressure at board level, it's difficult to see it ending. I always thought his best position was in front of the defence, with a particular focus on tackling (as opposed to say Ojo or McGeouch who are ball carrying types). That would be particularly useful in games against the hun or tim and it could allow us to play with a more attacking midfield overall by playing perhaps McGinn centrally and have Ferguson play higher. However, unless we offload at least one other midfielder, we're ridiculously heavy in that area. Strikes me as a "he's available, we better make sure nobody else gets him", McGeouch type signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantheDon Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Was just away to comment asking if he was an offensive cm. We could probably play a defensive midfield 11 if we wanted now. I really don't get this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, RicoS321 said: Strikes me as a "he's available, we better make sure nobody else gets him", McGeouch type signing. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, DantheDon said: Was just away to comment asking if he was an offensive cm. We could probably play a defensive midfield 11 if we wanted now. I really don't get this signing. He'd probably be classed as a more traditional defensive midfielder, so maybe a bit like when Ball or Hobban played there (but better). The sort of guy you'd see in a 4-1-4-1, rather than a 4-2-3-1 if you like. Unless he can play right back well of course, as I still think Hernandez is high risk and could turn out to be shite. Either way, it's nae a striker, which is really our requirement right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, RicoS321 said: He'd probably be classed as a more traditional defensive midfielder, so maybe a bit like when Ball or Hobban played there (but better). The sort of guy you'd see in a 4-1-4-1, rather than a 4-2-3-1 if you like. Unless he can play right back well of course, as I still think Hernandez is high risk and could turn out to be shite. Either way, it's nae a striker, which is really our requirement right now. Played right back whilst on loan at Portsmouth apparently. Could be signed to play central defence and Big Gash could be going up top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDeeDon Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 The loon needs to hit the ground running as anyperformance in the manner of our current midfield will result in him getting major abuse. I've heard of the guy, but not a signing that I know much about, but seems a lazy signing and doesn't fill me with confidence, but like I said in a previous post we keep signing midfielders one will prove to be capable. Fair play to the loon though as he is coming here knowing he really has to prove his worth from the off and no leeway will be given by the fans given his association with the Hun. Do we know if he can play against the Hun in this deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 The panel on Sportscene were saying that the problem with Sevco v. Livi was that Ryhun and Kamara were sitting too deep. The Scotland manager wifie was actually impressive in her analysis. It's not just a problem at AFC, there seems to be a national shortage of footballers who can create and attack from the middle and a glut of defensive holding midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tup1 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 He has a right hunnish surname, McCrorie. I've never seen him play so I've no idea if he's any good. I think the huns must be desperate for cash for them to sell him to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercule poirot Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 ^ He's on loan. Actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Caat Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, hercule poirot said: ^ He's on loan. Actually. Fairly certain we will be covering 100% of his wages, Otherwise why would sevco turn down £250k from Hibs right now in favour of our offer of £??? next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercule poirot Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Fair point. He's likely on less money than Bryson, and a few others at Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire_don74 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Rico as defined him as a great player ... beginning to think he is a paid shill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy_Don Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Welcome to Aberdeen Ross. Four year deal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donofanewera Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 He’s a decent prospect but we still don’t have a left back, typical McInnes signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy_Don Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 https://www.afc.co.uk/2020/08/17/dons-sign-scotland-u21-international/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy89 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Thought he was a better DM than the rat was/is, based on times I saw him play season before last and played CB too, I think. However, hun mink and positions we are drowning in. Maybe just me, but deal also has a stink of something more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 He's already scored his first goal at Pittodrie - he scored Rangers' equaliser in a 1-1 draw two years ago. Other than that I have to be honest I know little about the guy. Rangers fans in the main seem disappointed he's gone though, and Hibs aren't happy they didn't get him, which all suggests he's a decent player. Did Gerrard not once tour him as a future Rangers captain? It's also not a repeat of the Ryan Christie loan in that we're getting the guy permanently afterwards. Be interesting to see where he plays. He played CB under Graeme Murty I think, Gerrard played him DM, and when he was on loan at Portsmouth he was used as a RB. Has a cracking chant to the tune of Oasis' 'Morning Glory' which of course we'll all refuse to sing because it's not stand free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Panda said: He's already scored his first goal at Pittodrie - he scored Rangers' equaliser in a 1-1 draw two years ago. Other than that I have to be honest I know little about the guy. Rangers fans in the main seem disappointed he's gone though, and Hibs aren't happy they didn't get him, which all suggests he's a decent player. Did Gerrard not once tour him as a future Rangers captain? It's also not a repeat of the Ryan Christie loan in that we're getting the guy permanently afterwards. Be interesting to see where he plays. He played CB under Graeme Murty I think, Gerrard played him DM, and when he was on loan at Portsmouth he was used as a RB. Has a cracking chant to the tune of Oasis' 'Morning Glory' which of course we'll all refuse to sing because it's not stand free. Was it not Pedro Caixinha that talked him up. As I said elsewhere we are well covered at the positions this lad can play so it seems an odd signing given we don’t have a left back or creative midfielder which surely should have been priority. Nothing against the player himself and seen him play well beside Ferguson for Scotland at U21 level so happy enough bringing him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Good stuff, welcome aboard etc. According to that article, we're still on the look out for a striker, so fair enough. As Panda says, he scored against us previously, which is why McInnes is signing him, as that's how he decides all his transfers (one good game against us is all it takes to become a dandy). I think he'll be a very good addition. Although if anyone can pick our midfield for the next game, they'll get a virtual pint. I reckon it'll be McRorie sitting behind Ferguson and Campbell. The annoying thing is that we really only need that type of sitting midfielder against the scum, and he won't be able to play in 50% of those this season, I'd like to see McGeouch moved on in the meantime, I think there's a strong chance that Campbell's game time will be limited again by a surplus of "talent" in the midfield, for no apparent reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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