wee-toon-red Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 hours ago, vanderark14 said: It doesnt have to be about the fans and its not about hanging around a relegation threatened team. He could have played, given everything to put himself in the shop window to attract bigger clubs and possibly a pre contract. Instead, the perception which he created is one of a selfish person and a non team player. I say that as a big fan and someone who really wanted him to do succeed in the EPL and with scotland. There arent many players scotland who do that nowadays let alone from aberdeen. While it definitely doesn't make him look good, he isn't the first and he won't be the last to not give a shit about "optics". I'll be very, very suprised if he doesn't already have a moved lined up such as the Everton one that's been speculated on. If that's the case, he'd be nuts to risk getting injured. It was obvious from the way he left Aberdeen that he was that type of player and his Scotland career also reflects it so I don't think anyone should be surprised. Everton is a massive step up from Bournemouth, both in terms of club size, history and future. There's money there and the chance to work with a manager like Ancelotti doesn't come along too often for guys who have so far played for Aberdeen and Bournemouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 11 hours ago, scotlad said: He's a right-sided attacking midfielder, who can also play on the left. Some people on here think he could operate as a full-back too, but, tellingly, none of the people who've actually coached him seem to share that point of view. Probably played 90% of his games over the last two years on the left, no idea why people keep putting him on the right. Three years ago he played every position on the left and right including right back twice. His stats for positions three years ago were really funny but I got pretty excited when they tried him at right back for the last two games of the season due to our problems there. Started out on the left wing in 18/19 and that was were he looked like a £50 million pound player. Stats wise he can't defend so unless we find two central defenders I doubt if he is the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 5 hours ago, vanderark14 said: Ahhh, the days of chripper and the dark knight. The worlds greatest champ manager player What happened to him? Was there some kind of Munich beer hall putsch to get rid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 hours ago, wee-toon-red said: While it definitely doesn't make him look good, he isn't the first and he won't be the last to not give a shit about "optics". I'll be very, very suprised if he doesn't already have a moved lined up such as the Everton one that's been speculated on. If that's the case, he'd be nuts to risk getting injured. It was obvious from the way he left Aberdeen that he was that type of player and his Scotland career also reflects it so I don't think anyone should be surprised. Everton is a massive step up from Bournemouth, both in terms of club size, history and future. There's money there and the chance to work with a manager like Ancelotti doesn't come along too often for guys who have so far played for Aberdeen and Bournemouth. I don't think anyone is surprised and I have already acknowledged the step up to everton but its underwhelming. Everton have history and bigger support but they are a bang average side in that league. He will earn more money so good luck to him, big dunc won;t take any of his selfishness 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 54 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: What happened to him? Was there some kind of Munich beer hall putsch to get rid? I have a wee suspicion that he might still be on here, pretending to be Che Adams maw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee-toon-red Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, vanderark14 said: I don't think anyone is surprised and I have already acknowledged the step up to everton but its underwhelming. Everton have history and bigger support but they are a bang average side in that league. He will earn more money so good luck to him, big dunc won;t take any of his selfishness 😂 Good point, maybe working with Big Dunc will be good for him! Although might not help in getting him to play for Scotland more often... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 17 hours ago, wee-toon-red said: Aye, much better hanging about a small, relegation-threatened team. Folk need to get to grips with the fact that football is a job for the vast majority of these guys so they’ll look out for themselves over clubs and fans all day long. From one average team to another. No one is doubting that but there are plenty of players who would still give something back to the club that gave them a chance. He just seems like an absolute wank 3 hours ago, vanderark14 said: I don't think anyone is surprised and I have already acknowledged the step up to everton but its underwhelming. Everton have history and bigger support but they are a bang average side in that league. He will earn more money so good luck to him, big dunc won;t take any of his selfishness 😂 Correct. I doubt he would play every week there either, they like to make lots of signings so he will have competition. Mind people thought he was going to liverpool haha, fuck me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Neils40yarder Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 12 hours ago, vanderark14 said: Fingers crossed thats true. I would be slightly underwhelmed at the club being everton but its a slight step up from Bournemouth A slight step up? Are you having a laugh ffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, 0Neils40yarder said: A slight step up? Are you having a laugh No im not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Evertons defo a step up from Bournemouth. Not a massive step but it would be good for him not to be in a team fighting relegation every season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Spurs interested too? Here’s a Spurs twitter stats guy doing analysis of him. Pretty interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farcity Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 12:46 PM, Third Lanark said: What happened to him? Was there some kind of Munich beer hall putsch to get rid? I think he is very much alive and kicking. Diamond Scot appears to adopt a similar style, notably using 749 words when one or two would do. My suspicions might be well wide of the mark, mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Neils40yarder Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 21 hours ago, vanderark14 said: No im not. You've lost the plot then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, 0Neils40yarder said: You've lost the plot then Thats for the analysis. I will sleep better tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Could be bollocks but Steve Bruce reportedly in for McGinn once Villa go down. Signed him for Villa of course. Good move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 1 hour ago, JECK said: Could be bollocks but Steve Bruce reportedly in for McGinn once Villa go down. Signed him for Villa of course. Good move? If not Newcastle then probably go to another lower PL team unless he wants to stay at Villa for other reasons. Think only him, Grealish and a few others will be in the PL next season with other clubs. The rest didn't quite cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I see Turnbull to Newcastle is on the BBC "Gossip" site again. Would love this to work out for him but two things worry me. Would he not be better with half a season under his belt again at Motherwell to regain match fitness and confidence If the much mooted Saudi takeover happens they will do a City and buy every available superstar available so game time will be severely limited. Could be a massive player for us in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Neils40yarder Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Burj_Alba said: I see Turnbull to Newcastle is on the BBC "Gossip" site again. Would love this to work out for him but two things worry me. Would he not be better with half a season under his belt again at Motherwell to regain match fitness and confidence If the much mooted Saudi takeover happens they will do a City and buy every available superstar available so game time will be severely limited. Could be a massive player for us in the future. Signing for newcastle and then being loaned out to Motherwell or the championship for 6months would be ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Beem Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 9:32 AM, JECK said: Could be bollocks but Steve Bruce reportedly in for McGinn once Villa go down. Signed him for Villa of course. Good move? I think Villa will stay up now. Just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Calvin Miller off to France. He was one for the future a few seasons ago, could he still be? https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/calvin-miller-set-amiens-switch-22397860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Burj_Alba said: Calvin Miller off to France. He was one for the future a few seasons ago, could he still be? https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/calvin-miller-set-amiens-switch-22397860 Absolutely no chance. He wasn't good enough for a shite Dundee team that got relegated, and he is never a defender, average going forward, but no football brain, so many bad decisions by him it was ridiculous. If he ever gets capped by Scotland, Id be absolutely amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanhead-tartan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Livi reject £1million offer for dykes from barnsley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, loanhead-tartan said: Livi reject £1million offer for dykes from barnsley. This thread is for Scotland players. Dykes is officially an Australian and it's likely he'll stay that way. He won't declare for us. Edited July 25, 2020 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, ErsatzThistle said: This thread is for Scotland players. Dykes is officially an Australian and it's likely he'll stay that way. He won't declare for us. In what way is he "Officially" Australian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Orraloon said: In what way is he "Officially" Australian? He's a citizen of the Commonwealth of Australia. And because that's what FIFA also consider his nationality to be at present. Edited July 25, 2020 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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