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[Adam Easy Wishes]

Originally Posted by idol_wild

I thought Murray's challenge on Fyvie was actually brilliant. If it was an Aberdeen player doing it to someone else, the Aberdeen fans would have loved it. He won the ball, hard and aggressively. He just so happened to catch Fyvie too, but it wasn't a foul at all; I was just pissed off with his reaction to Fyvie afterwards - gesturing to him that he was time wasting and cheating.

Agreed that it was a good tackle, and unfortunate that it caused such an injury, but regardless of whether it was fair or not, he's still hurt the lad. As a result, you'd be looking at G-Mac or Kerr to stick the boot in a bit.

Originally Posted by idol_wild

Yeah, Fraser Fyvie in particular impressed me with his workrate. He was always chasing the Hibs players after Gary McDonald gave the ball away - which happened a lot. I can scarcely believe that guy actually gets paid to play football. A 16 year old was the stand-out midfielder for Aberdeen in a game where McDonald and Kerr should be lifting themselves and leading by example. This, I feel, is why Aberdeen are going to have a very mixed season.

McDonald hides from play, Kerr tries to get too involved.

Kerr is always looking to get on the ball which I admire, it's just a shame that he does fuck all with it when he gets it. Actually, he does do something with it - he loses it. It was his fault for Hibs' first goal when he punted the ball into the box rather than retaining posession.

These two have had horrendous starts to this season - Kerr in particular needs a kick up the arse.

Originally Posted by idol_wild

I just hope McGhee recognises this and punts them when the opportunity arises.

Both set to be offered new deals once the Mulgrew negotiations are sorted out...

Originally Posted by idol_wild

Also, apparently the referee actually told Chris Maguire at half-time that he was looking for a reason to send him off. Now, I fucking hate Chris Maguire and I think he's a total waste of space, but isn't that quite literally cheating?

Ref apparently said to Maguire that he was 'really close' to sending him off after his first-half challenge on Derek Riordan.

Seems he's very intent on being one of these power-hungry referees that think they're ace. I bet he's also one of those linesmen that love to get involved if it means they get a few column inches.

[idol_wild]

Originally Posted by Adam Easy Wishes

Both set to be offered new deals once the Mulgrew negotiations are sorted out...

I'm not convinced by Mulgrew as a footballer yet. He's got a decent free-kick by SPL standards, but doesn't really appear to have any other outstanding attributes. I'm worried he'll get offered a substantial deal only for him to barely do the minimum required. Much like Lee Miller. I'd quite like to see him elsewhere so we can get a more dynamic centre-forward in, particularly if McGhee is intent on switching to 4-5-1 so frequently.

McDonald has never ever impressed me at all. I think it's always wasteful to have him in midfield because he contributes nothing of note, aside from four or five goals a season. Along with Maguire, Kerr and Foster, McDonald is one of the reasons I grudge paying to watch Aberdeen - I always feel cheated by them whenever I go.

[Adam Easy Wishes]

Foster had a good game at the weekend, Maguire obviously has talent but looks to be suffering from Darren Mackie syndrome ('pace' which is not really pace).

Mulgrew is as talented a left-sider as Aberdeen can afford and it's a boost that he's so good at dead balls.

Similarly, Lee Miller has all the attributes that a target man needs he just needs someone clever and pacey up top with him.

4-4-2 for me every time please...it's not rocket science. Our current squad, at full fitness is good (majorly helped by the emergance of Fyvie and Pawlett). Need a ball-winning central midfielder in the mould of Bisconti or Heikkinen. Or a Mark Kerr that has a bit of balls about him.

Langfield

Ross - Diamond - Ifil - Foster

Pawlett - Fyvie - Kerr - Mulgrew

Miller - Aluko


Please?

[Trigger]

I reckon Maguire could turn into a decent player if he had a bit of determination and graft to him. He has a first touch and good technique but gives up way to easily. One of my pals hates him for the reason that "he runs like a fucking pansy", a bit harsh perhaps!

Fortunately determination is something he can learn though but it is something he has got to realise himself and start getting stuck in.

[Original Spies]

I don't know how Newcastle are winning so far, as they are being outplayed for the most part. Good balls being crossed in by the Pigs.


I certainly don't care though. Dirty, dirty Blades.

[RossP]

Just got my email from the SFA to say I have an away ticket for Wales v. Scotland

3rd away game and I finally have a point!

[Sam L4]

Originally Posted by Original Spies

I don't know how Newcastle are winning so far, as they are being outplayed for the most part. Good balls being crossed in by the Pigs.


I certainly don't care though. Dirty, dirty Blades.

That was some deflection.

[Lonz]

Heard on the radio this morning that Mulgrew has rejected the deal offered to him.

[catnamedvirtue]

shock...

[Johnny Mac]

Punt him in Jan.