Jute Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Frank Grimes said: In for Casey Woodrow of Fulham as well according to talksport Cauley Woodrow? Thought Schalk was decent anytime he played against us and would be a good signing if we are in for him. Edited June 27, 2018 by Jute 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 don't want to be too negative but we are really struggling to see the evidence of DM's increased budget so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Schalk would be an excellent signing for anyone in the Premeriship IMO. Obviously not Celtic because they would sign him and never play him of course. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmothecat2 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Wright has talent, but when given opportunities this season he hasn't taken them. McKenna did and has ended the season captaining Scotland. As much as I would prefer to see an Aberdeen player who has come through our youth ranks to a loan player from somewhere in England, if the loan player is going to put in better performances then that sentimentality isn't as important. Getting the balance between developing for the future and getting results in the short term I think McInnes has largely got right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illgresi Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 The issue with Wright isn't talent for me, it's physique. Look at any of the England u21s, even the wingers are closer to McKenna's build than they are to Scott Wright's. Alternatively look at the NFL combine test, how many times can you bench press 100 kg? NFL running back... 10-20...Scott Wright...dead on the first attempt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Illgresi said: The issue with Wright isn't talent for me, it's physique. Look at any of the England u21s, even the wingers are closer to McKenna's build than they are to Scott Wright's. Alternatively look at the NFL combine test, how many times can you bench press 100 kg? NFL running back... 10-20...Scott Wright...dead on the first attempt. ^^ Wee Gordie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejoeharper Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Illgresi said: The issue with Wright isn't talent for me, it's physique. Look at any of the England u21s, even the wingers are closer to McKenna's build than they are to Scott Wright's. Alternatively look at the NFL combine test, how many times can you bench press 100 kg? NFL running back... 10-20...Scott Wright...dead on the first attempt. Watching the World Cup I think so too and have done for a while. The athleticism of our players is way below those in the top division in England and as we see in the top games the lightweights are just pushed off the ball repeatedly. I'm not saying it's just about size but if you're smaller and lighter you have to be a much better technical player and those are few and far between in Scotland sadly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Get them doing yoga and gymnastics as well as training when they're 8 years old, it's the only way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Illgresi said: The issue with Wright isn't talent for me, it's physique. Look at any of the England u21s, even the wingers are closer to McKenna's build than they are to Scott Wright's. Alternatively look at the NFL combine test, how many times can you bench press 100 kg? NFL running back... 10-20...Scott Wright...dead on the first attempt. how often does a winger need to bench press 100kg in an average SPL game? Or is he supposed to use his massive pecs to do keepie ups with. An interesting point, but drivel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, tree house tam said: Get them doing yoga and gymnastics as well as training when they're 8 years old, it's the only way. Ballet. Its stood you in good stead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Ballet. Its stood you in good stead. Or pavement dancing with the ASC like your good self? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illgresi Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, coprolite said: how often does a winger need to bench press 100kg in an average SPL game? Or is he supposed to use his massive pecs to do keepie ups with. An interesting point, but drivel. The bench press is a very good indicator of upper body strength, something every footballer needs. It's not just about bench pressing though, it's whole body strength and conditioning. There seems to be a notion in Scotland that footballers should be pigeon-chested wee boys, but the NFL combine shows that extremely powerful athletes can also be exceptionally quick and agile. Look at Messi, C. Ronaldo, or going back a bit Figo, R. Carlos, the real Ronaldo. All of the above had/have thighs wider than Scott Wrights waist. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 37 minutes ago, tree house tam said: Or pavement dancing with the ASC like your good self? Any time m9. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Sunderland, Hibs and Dons the choices for McGeouch. Barnsley and Coventry out of the running. Decision this week (Sun) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldie1980 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Sunderland, Hibs and Dons the choices for McGeouch. Barnsley and Coventry out of the running. Decision this week (Sun)surely only one choice he can make 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 If we do sign McGeouch (and I still don't think we will, unfortunately), I wonder whether Shinnie would move to left-back on a more permanent basis? McInnes has said in the past that he thinks Shinnie is more influential in midfield, but Gleeson and Forrester will have signed to play as first-team regulars, I would imagine. I suppose Forrester might be able to play further up the pitch, but the consensus amongst Peterborough fans appeared to be that he was better at dictating play and pulling the strings from deeper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Aye, that would surely be the plan If we do sign McGeough I will likely spend the day reading the tears, snotters & tantrums on Hibs.net who have been repulsed at the thought of us being in for him since about January 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 some Sunderland fan on the twitter claiming its only between Sunderland and Dons and claiming SAFC have offered him a wage which 'could be' as high as £8k/week 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Schalk would be an excellent signing for anyone in the Premeriship IMO. Obviously not Celtic because they would sign him and never play him of course.This. He’s excellent if you are patient enough. I’m gutted that he’s leaving, but not remotely surprised. For god’s sake, play him, Aberdeen. Also, a really decent human being. I really hope he stays in Scotland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d31 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 some Sunderland fan on the twitter claiming its only between Sunderland and Dons and claiming SAFC have offered him a wage which 'could be' as high as £8k/week 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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