big al Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, gannonball said: I would disagree a bit here Aberdeen have on average had on average the 3rd biggest budget and have signed many proven players off clubs in the league because they can offer more money so those signings shouldn’t really be classified as ‘punts’. Also every club in the league generally lose their better players my team included it’s making sure you get cash for them at the right time and the fraction of that you re-invest is done correctly. Do AFC still have the 3rd highest budget these days? I would have guessed Hearts have more financial clout these days, with their redeveloped stadium and the rich benefactor (Anderson?). Certainly have far bigger season ticket numbers and home crowds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, big al said: Do AFC still have the 3rd highest budget these days? I would have guessed Hearts have more financial clout these days, with their redeveloped stadium and the rich benefactor (Anderson?). Certainly have far bigger season ticket numbers and home crowds. Edit to add plus the foundation of Hearts will have more members than the DNA. Hearts are at least 5 years ahead of AFC on most fronts at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Just now, big al said: Do AFC still have the 3rd highest budget these days? I would have guessed Hearts have more financial clout these days, with their redeveloped stadium and the rich benefactor (Anderson?). Certainly have far bigger season ticket numbers and home crowds. I think you are right enough, but was going by average of the past decade or so. They have turned it around this season but given the cash floating with FoHs is absolutely criminal they got relegated again with that budget. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, gannonball said: If questions are allowed….. Neil Lennon to be next Aberdeen manager? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, gannonball said: If questions are allowed….. Neil Lennon to be next Aberdeen manager? If answers are allowed, I think you can guess it to this question! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyDickFingers Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, gannonball said: If questions are allowed….. Neil Lennon to be next Aberdeen manager? Perhaps min, he's very experienced! Definitely not a "rookie" tbf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72redz Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 20 minutes ago, Illgresi said: More than likely that's a factor. Football in general just doesn't interest me anymore. It's only my love for the Dons that has kept me going this long, but even that is waning now. At risk of sounding like a da, it's just not the same sport as it was when I was young. I certainly get mair enjoyment fae Big Match Revisited than Match o the Day. I preferred tae watch the Arbroath game than the Man Utd game on Friday nicht. Sky era fitba dis nithin for me. Then there’s the Dons…I guess the fact I started watching the Dons regularly in the Bonthrone years means I started with the lows and it’s been a rollercoast iver since. I feel that if I was tae give up noo, I’d be giving up on a massive pairt o my ain biography. I do have a dilemma whether I should inflict this on my 7 yr auld loon fah frankly barely tolerates visits tae Pittodrie. Apathetic mair than angry, resigned tae extended frustration and a desire tae share that with ma loon means I’m reed til am deid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72redz Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 28 minutes ago, Thenorthernlight said: If you think Michael Ruth is the answer up front for the Dons, I’d be asking a different question. Nae suggesting he is. My point is that I think Glass’ only saving might be tae have a team o young lads bringing energy and enthusiasm even if results dinna improve that much, at least it would seem tae fit with the ‘development model’. Ojo, Jet, McGeouch, Gallagher and recent games apart, Hayes have offered nithin in terms o the original plan aroon developing a young side. I think folk wid be mair accepting o this being a transition season if that wis the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Do AFC still have the 3rd highest budget these days? I would have guessed Hearts have more financial clout these days, with their redeveloped stadium and the rich benefactor (Anderson?). Certainly have far bigger season ticket numbers and home crowds.I’m not sure but finishing ahead of them 10-ish years in a row, more trips to Hampden, European qualification will have meant we’ve brought in more than them. Our income from player sales and corporate hospitality will be higher than theirs too. Our playing budget has increased in the past couple of years too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thenorthernlight Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, gannonball said: If questions are allowed….. Neil Lennon to be next Aberdeen manager? 100% absolutely, definitely, unequivocally NO!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarapoa Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Given so much is now riding on Saturday’s cup tie, what we really need on Wednesday is to chase around a Celtic side that seem to be ‘scoring for fun’.The limp exit to the jutes last season came on the back of a decent Pittodrie performance v Celtic.Will squad rotation occur this week, or is the Raith debacle the end of any notion of that happening? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starryfish Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The biggest and a must win match upcoming is St Johnstone at home 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Dave’s always said he’ll be transparent with the fans but the recent radio silence continues Does anyone think he’s considering pulling the trigger? I thought the lack of backing in January was quite telling I think a cup exit may just force his hand 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 hour ago, starryfish said: The biggest and a must win match upcoming is St Johnstone at home Motherwell in the Cup is ten times more a must win match, if not more. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Dave’s always said he’ll be transparent with the fans but the recent radio silence continues Does anyone think he’s considering pulling the trigger? I thought the lack of backing in January was quite telling I think a cup exit may just force his hand I realise that some fans are continually looking at everything that Cormack does or doesn’t do to have a go at him, but this continual “Dave’s always said he’ll be transparent with the fans” is becoming very wearing. Do you really expect him to come out with a statement after three pretty dire games. Get real. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, kingjoey said: I realise that some fans are continually looking at everything that Cormack does or doesn’t do to have a go at him, but this continual “Dave’s always said he’ll be transparent with the fans” is becoming very wearing. Do you really expect him to come out with a statement after three pretty dire games. Get real. Well, no But he was quite happy to channel his inner Robin Hood during lockdown, has a go at Kenny McIntyre on the radio, promises a fans Q&A then disappears like snow off a dyke I think Alan Burrows is his template for being open with the fans but it seems all or nothing with Dave I like Cormack FWIW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Ramone Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 hours ago, IDoNotKnowThisOne said: No player reaction from yesterday's match. Strange. McCrorie gave an interview. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Ramone Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Illgresi said: Decided not to bother watching the game yesterday, and instead went to the pub with a pal and watched the rugby. Great decision. Only football I watch these days is Aberdeen, and my enjoyment for watching the Dons is waning, so why bother? Because it's what we do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 56 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Well, no But he was quite happy to channel his inner Robin Hood during lockdown, has a go at Kenny McIntyre on the radio, promises a fans Q&A then disappears like snow off a dyke I think Alan Burrows is his template for being open with the fans but it seems all or nothing with Dave I like Cormack FWIW Fair enough, but just because he doesn’t come out with a statement every time the club is going through a sticky patch isn’t not being transparent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Hibs Fan Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 hours ago, gannonball said: Big fan of your whattsapp voice messages mate Hello sixy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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