kingjoey Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bogbrush1903 said: That's because we've been starved off anything akin to it for the 25 years or so previous, so regular top 4 finishes, semi finals, the occasionally final and six weeks in the European qualifiers did feel better than anything in recent memory although it wasn't up against much. I think if we were a well run club in good hands we could do even better though than those eight years. Unfortunately, we weren't under Milne and the signs are looking ominous with regards Cormack's qualities as club chairman. We were a reasonably well run club under Milne. Basically the bulk of vocal fans appear to hate their owners. Celtic win everything in sight, but lots of Celtic fans wanted rid of Lawwell. Aberdeen fans didn’t like Milne because he didn’t do enough, and now Aberdeen fans don’t like Cormack because he’s doing too much. You just cannae win. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiJock Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 If we'd kept McInnes where do people think we would have been today? Probably would have ended up with a similar caliber of signings? I think we'd have got past Raith and be losing to Celtic tonight in the LC and roughly the same in the league? Hopefully Glass has us on an upswing soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbrush1903 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, kingjoey said: We were a reasonably well run club under Milne. Basically the bulk of vocal fans appear to hate their owners. Celtic win everything in sight, but lots of Celtic fans wanted rid of Lawwell. Aberdeen fans didn’t like Milne because he didn’t do enough, and now Aberdeen fans don’t like Cormack because he’s doing too much. You just cannae win. We became a better run club when Willie & Elaine Donald wrote off the 12 million debt that Milne had amassed and didn't want to pay off himself. That debt was hindering the progress of the club. Milne wanted out long before he left and wasn't prepared to throw anymore money at it, which is fair enough as the club should be self financing. The Donalds had paid off the debt by the time McInnes arrives and he, in addition to the struggles of some of our rivals, finds himself in an environment more favourable than any Aberdeen manager has had in the last 30 years. That doesn't mean we were a reasonably well run club under Milne himself though. If he isn't starting to think on these terms yet, then I'm sure it won't be long before Cormack thinks about bailing out. He won't want to be here for the long term. He'll realise soon enough that he doesn't need the hassle. What happens to Aberdeen after that remains to be seen but the club needs to live within its means to survive. We've far too much players in the squad at the moment, and too many that aren't contributing but are still taking significant funds out of the club. Edited September 23, 2021 by Bogbrush1903 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illgresi Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Bogbrush1903 said: We became a better run club when Willie & Elaine Donald wrote off the 12 million debt that Milne had amassed and didn't want to pay off himself. That debt was hindering the progress of the club. Milne wanted out long before he left and wasn't prepared to throw anymore money at it, which is fair enough as the club should be self financing. The Donalds had paid off the debt by the time McInnes arrives and he, in addition to the struggles of some of our rivals, finds himself in an environment more favourable than any Aberdeen manager has had in the last 30 years. That doesn't mean we were a reasonably well run club under Milne himself though. If he isn't starting to think on these terms yet, then I'm sure it won't be long before Cormack thinks about bailing out. He won't want to be here for the long term. He'll realise soon enough that he doesn't need the hassle. What happens to Aberdeen after that remains to be seen but the club needs to live within its means to survive. We've far too much players in the squad at the moment, and too many that aren't contributing but are still taking significant funds out of the club. Despite evidence to the contrary, every single one of us would take the role on if we had the wealth. I'd rather have a progressive, egotist, than Milne. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogbrush1903 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 46 minutes ago, Illgresi said: I'd rather have a progressive, egotist, than Milne. At this present point in time, I agree... whether I shall still agree in two or three years remains to be seen... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Interested in the reasoning behind the time change for the game against Dundee. Looking at getting more cash in from the broadcast. Will that mean we can ppv in the UK? If it doesn't affect the attendance too much I'd say it's well worth giving it a go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Taking my son to Pittodrie today for the AberDNA junior tour. If I bump in to big McCormack then I'll be sure to let him know opinion is split on p&b. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 34 minutes ago, Merkland Red said: Taking my son to Pittodrie today for the AberDNA junior tour. If I bump in to big McCormack then I'll be sure to let him know opinion is split on p&b. Please pass on my message 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tarapoa Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Transpires the Dens kick off time change is both chairmen looking for easier scheduling for US audiences. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 What US audience? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deen1903 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 If the Dons lose to St Mirren tomorrow then the following scenario will unfold:The next home game is moved to a later kick-off to supposedly attract a larger US fanbase. As kick-off approaches the floodlights suddenly switch off. Suddenly, the WWF/WWE Undertaker intro music plays.DONG! A spotlight switches on and focuses on a figure coming onto the pitch - it’s Derek McInnes dressed as the Undertaker. The crowd can’t believe it, jaws drop and the pant pishers literally pish their punts.DONG! A second spotlight comes on and it’s Tony Docherty dressed as Paul Bearer also coming onto the pitch. DONG! A third spotlight, this time on the centre circle and it’s Stephen Glass looking shocked and confused. He considers running away but it’s too late - the Undertaker has reached him and got him in a choke hold. The crowd gasps.DONG! The fourth spotlight is on the Directors’ Box and Dave Cormack is there, cackling away, he’s loving it! The crowd gasps again as the truth dawns on them.DONG! All the floodlights come on as the Undertaker tombstones Stephen Glass. Scott Brown tries to run away but Paul Bearer trips him up and the Undertaker tombstones him too. Then Paul Bearer follows up by smacking Brown on the head with a steel chair conveniently placed on the pitch. The crowd goes wild, the comfort of a no worse than a fourth place finish is back and they know that the Glass experiment was simply Cormack getting the fans to fall in love with McInnes and Docherty again with a touch of American sports entertainment razzmatazz. It’s showtime baby! Now to grind out a 1-0 . . . 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 11 hours ago, Deen1903 said: If the Dons lose to St Mirren tomorrow then the following scenario will unfold: The next home game is moved to a later kick-off to supposedly attract a larger US fanbase. As kick-off approaches the floodlights suddenly switch off. Suddenly, the WWF/WWE Undertaker intro music plays. DONG! A spotlight switches on and focuses on a figure coming onto the pitch - it’s Derek McInnes dressed as the Undertaker. The crowd can’t believe it, jaws drop and the pant pishers literally pish their punts. DONG! A second spotlight comes on and it’s Tony Docherty dressed as Paul Bearer also coming onto the pitch. DONG! A third spotlight, this time on the centre circle and it’s Stephen Glass looking shocked and confused. He considers running away but it’s too late - the Undertaker has reached him and got him in a choke hold. The crowd gasps. DONG! The fourth spotlight is on the Directors’ Box and Dave Cormack is there, cackling away, he’s loving it! The crowd gasps again as the truth dawns on them. DONG! All the floodlights come on as the Undertaker tombstones Stephen Glass. Scott Brown tries to run away but Paul Bearer trips him up and the Undertaker tombstones him too. Then Paul Bearer follows up by smacking Brown on the head with a steel chair conveniently placed on the pitch. The crowd goes wild, the comfort of a no worse than a fourth place finish is back and they know that the Glass experiment was simply Cormack getting the fans to fall in love with McInnes and Docherty again with a touch of American sports entertainment razzmatazz. It’s showtime baby! Now to grind out a 1-0 . . . Worth tweeting that to skybet tbh. #requestabet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 12 hours ago, Deen1903 said: If the Dons lose to St Mirren tomorrow then the following scenario will unfold: The next home game is moved to a later kick-off to supposedly attract a larger US fanbase. As kick-off approaches the floodlights suddenly switch off. Suddenly, the WWF/WWE Undertaker intro music plays. DONG! A spotlight switches on and focuses on a figure coming onto the pitch - it’s Derek McInnes dressed as the Undertaker. The crowd can’t believe it, jaws drop and the pant pishers literally pish their punts. DONG! A second spotlight comes on and it’s Tony Docherty dressed as Paul Bearer also coming onto the pitch. DONG! A third spotlight, this time on the centre circle and it’s Stephen Glass looking shocked and confused. He considers running away but it’s too late - the Undertaker has reached him and got him in a choke hold. The crowd gasps. DONG! The fourth spotlight is on the Directors’ Box and Dave Cormack is there, cackling away, he’s loving it! The crowd gasps again as the truth dawns on them. DONG! All the floodlights come on as the Undertaker tombstones Stephen Glass. Scott Brown tries to run away but Paul Bearer trips him up and the Undertaker tombstones him too. Then Paul Bearer follows up by smacking Brown on the head with a steel chair conveniently placed on the pitch. The crowd goes wild, the comfort of a no worse than a fourth place finish is back and they know that the Glass experiment was simply Cormack getting the fans to fall in love with McInnes and Docherty again with a touch of American sports entertainment razzmatazz. It’s showtime baby! Now to grind out a 1-0 . . . Good to know someone enjoyed their Saturday night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tungston weasel Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 If the Dons lose to St Mirren tomorrow then the following scenario will unfold:The next home game is moved to a later kick-off to supposedly attract a larger US fanbase. As kick-off approaches the floodlights suddenly switch off. Suddenly, the WWF/WWE Undertaker intro music plays.DONG! A spotlight switches on and focuses on a figure coming onto the pitch - it’s Derek McInnes dressed as the Undertaker. The crowd can’t believe it, jaws drop and the pant pishers literally pish their punts.DONG! A second spotlight comes on and it’s Tony Docherty dressed as Paul Bearer also coming onto the pitch. DONG! A third spotlight, this time on the centre circle and it’s Stephen Glass looking shocked and confused. He considers running away but it’s too late - the Undertaker has reached him and got him in a choke hold. The crowd gasps.DONG! The fourth spotlight is on the Directors’ Box and Dave Cormack is there, cackling away, he’s loving it! The crowd gasps again as the truth dawns on them.DONG! All the floodlights come on as the Undertaker tombstones Stephen Glass. Scott Brown tries to run away but Paul Bearer trips him up and the Undertaker tombstones him too. Then Paul Bearer follows up by smacking Brown on the head with a steel chair conveniently placed on the pitch. The crowd goes wild, the comfort of a no worse than a fourth place finish is back and they know that the Glass experiment was simply Cormack getting the fans to fall in love with McInnes and Docherty again with a touch of American sports entertainment razzmatazz. It’s showtime baby! Now to grind out a 1-0 . . .Possibly one of the best posts I've read. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrational Behaviour Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 We're going down, aren't we? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksburnDandy Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Glass isn't long for this job. And rightly so. Cannot organise us defensively whatsoever. Yes there are plenty individual errors but there's no structure to us at all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldie1980 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I was all for giving glass a go but this is fucking absolutely honking 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Very worrying. You expect a red card to change a game but we’ve absolutely collapsed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Utter shite. Glass seems to have broken Lewis as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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