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At least with Storey off top the Dons, its unlikely that we will be competing with them if interested in Mckay, although that doesnt mean Hearts wont be afterall they were reported to be last summer and many other clubs too. Obviously when asked in the press he said he'd like to come back but thats just good PR, afterall he'd be stupid to say anything negative as that would reflect bacly on him not just with ICT fans but other clubs too. There seems a habit of fans looking back, considering who we should bring back to the club - primarily while I wouldnt mind seeing BM back, I also believe that he will think he can do better now perhaps in terms of playing or club level but certainly in terms of finances.

I see Horner as a young player who may come good, he isn't too bad coming forwards but need to improve a lot defensively, he's not at Raven standards and I feel Josh is wasted at RB but keeping Horner another year isn't the worst idea but this has to be a make or break season. Doran although injured all season, we know he has the ability to create and open up defences - he's the type of offensive player we have missed this year so providing he will be fit its a worthwhile gamble - lets hope he doesn't end up crocked again like Foran/Hogg etc Fisher, its an odd one as we haven't seen anything of him due to injury, he may be good enough at this level or maybe not, can only think after him being around the club for a while now Hughes likes his attitude and temperament seeing him fit into the squad dynamic.

That's a ridiculous statement, there is no way tight Aberdonians will pay train fares when the Megabus is only £1

How does anyone know a contract wasn't discussed either informally (which is likely) or formally, Storey has an agent and between them its probable that they would have wanted to hold out until end of season and see if there were better offers or where he sits with his parent club. Its very easy now to start blaming Yogi or the board for everything but unless anyone has actual facts as to what happens in any of these cases as there are always 3 sides with football.

Lots of rumours yet nobody is brave enough to put a name to the source, very disrespectful to start circulating yet more negatives about the manager. Its obvious there are some who want him out but this is nothing more than a campaign to get more fans on his back. If there are 'sources' in the club willing to break confidentiality about what is going on then perhaps out them - if they are either brave enough or don't care enough about their roles then let everyone know who they are to add credibility to the statements.

He hasn't a proven record at this level, although he played for us it doesn't necessarily make him a good candidate and we don't know who and what are his contacts regarding the quality of players he can bring in? Is this looking backwards and putting sentiment before sense as we still have a manager who regardless if some fans like him or not is still under contract.

Because Yogi's preferred assistant who is under conrtact is Brian Rice, who I would assume is seen as having a proven track record as well as a personal friend to Hughes - so unlikely he would want to sack him to make space for someone. Foran has been out injured long enough to have worked along side, done his badges and try take more control, whether he has done this I don't know, but from my observations on matchday Esson is more involved on the touchline and out of the dugout etc than Foran ever is - maybe its a case that Foran hasn't taken the opportunities given, doesn't have the mindset or isn't deemed good enough by those at the club with more knowledge and insight than us? As for Foran's leadership he has been a bit part player for 2 years with Shinnie & Warren demonstrating plenty qualities to take over the captains role, as a club ambassador while liked by the fans and perhaps the board he has had negative press about his off-field activities. Given his age, salary and contribution if he wants to go then the board should consider it and use the cash wisely to extend deals or replace.

Lets hope not Although I'm not confident he'd have signed for us, it'd be nice to see a player leaving to somewhere not Aberdeen or Dundee. After our apparent non existent scouting, it seems the dons must have the 2nd lowest budget in that department with their annual A96 bus ticket

Was confirmed in the press on Sat that Wedderburn, L.Hughes and Fisher are away, added to D.Williams, Vincent & Raven, with Storey now away back to his parent club and possibility of Foran wanting away too. After watching the Dundee game, I think Paul McGinn would be a good addition at RB, he's also out of contract, much younger than Raven and more proven ability at this level than Horner. With Yogi preferring Josh at RB this probably wont happen but I don't recall seeing Devine confirmed as signing a new deal and its been reported as 'on the table' several time over the last month or more so we may yet get our wish with Josh at CB.

Also odd that there was no address or words said by the manager this season, pretty sure in both previous years yogi gave a wee speech. Great send off for raven, i wish him well for the future as i think his cameo showed he has plenty still to offer at this level, lets hope personally for him he gets a club abd can play a part although hopefully not coming back to haunt us.

First half was the usual pedestrian, tepid approach we are used to and lucky not to have gone behind due to unforced errors from ourselves, considering the possession we created little other than a few long range efforts and Dundee had the best chances. Second half was a lot better display but its telling that after we brought on Raven, we had much more attacking play down the right, better crosses into the box and covering tackles too - Josh is a great player but he doesnt have th engine to get up and down the line, beat a man regullarly and deliver quality crosses - why Yogi doesnt see this and return him to his strongest poistion I dont understand. Our attacking play is too slow still and Vigurs is the biggest culprit whenever he gets the ball he kills any momentum in the movement and slows it right down, thats great is we are under pressure and want to try control the game but not if we are trying to be offensive. Summer will be interesting regarding recuritment so we will need to see who comes in, I was really hoping for some signing news before KO y'day, but still we are waiting on Fon Williams, Doran, Devine who its been reported for weeks have been looking to sign up - these delays are a concern as to how much change we will expect to see.

I'm not an expert on player contracts and have no insight, however I'd expect and from information seen before understand contracts will be until the end of May, especially as the Scottish Cup Final is usually later in the month. Depending on schedule, international competition etc this can vary in date, plus to have any contract that suggests it terminates after last league game would be a massive error for any team who might have made the final.

The dates show the first leg of the play-off involving a Premiership team isn't until next Thurs, we already know its not ICT or DUtd therefore providing any rescheduled game was played by Wed then surely the season will have finished to allow for the play-offs given a completed league campaign?

If this is upheld then while we could benefit, it doesnt change the fact we didnt deserve 3 points or any points in that game, thankfully we may be saved the pain of having to go through replaying the tie. Clearly a bit of a blunder there from DUtd and you would think it would have been spotted within the club.

Interweb suggests he extended his 2 year deal which would have expired around now to have an extra year last summer, so he's under contract til end of nest season. With a year left I guess it depends on whether that board see another year in the Championship under the same stewardship with the gamble with there no longer being a Rangers as being worth it if they don't go up this time.

If Hibs loose to Falkirk or Killie and Hibs it in the cup I cant see them staying with Stubbs - a 3rd year in the 2nd tier. Maybe then we wouldn't need to find money which would make some fans happy.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/913746/cameron-frustrated-by-caley-jags-campaign/ Looks like conformation from the board of contract offers to Devine, Fon Williams and Doran. Also some other 'interesting' points.

Seen a few clubs including the Dons linked with Irvine so RC may be looking at Rankin, also Aberdeen really lack any midfield steel so it may be them. If anything I think its least likely to be us. While he was DUtd's best player this season, we already have plenty cover in that area with Tansey, Draper, Vigurs, Wedderburn (although they may both go as out of contract) and if he is fit Foran as I don't think he has the legs for playing upfront anymore - unless we consider Tansey or Draper is leaving? For the money I'd expect Rankin to be on I'd like to see us try bring in 2 or 3 youngsters we can develop than 1 player towards the end of his career.

The above sums it up excellently, however the more time has passed and I've thought about it and seen how Raven has been out of the picture rightly or wrongly for the last few months, I do want to see more of Horner. I've been critical of him at times defensively especially when he made the 2 mistakes when we drew 2-2 with DUtd earlier in the season, but he does contribute well going forwards and gets into the box and dangerous areas. Devine while making mistakes has been overall steady, he is prone to the odd error but I do wonder if this is partly due to the changes around him, we have played Horner, Warren, Meekings, Termarco & Williams in various combinations this season and I'm not convinced that Fon Williams commands and organises the defence like Brill used to - last year Devine came in with a settled Raven, Warren, Meekings, Shinnie combo around him and I think its fair to say looked very comfortable at this level. I'm not sure of the solution going forwards as Meekings isn't the best at crossing and definitely performs much better at CB alongside Warren, but then where does Devine fit in - as above he is young and a player I think has shown enough that we should keep to try develop - perhaps having a settled configuration around him will help? Not having enough cover around the park is a concern though and if Raven is a high earner and his salary can be better used to bring in a couple of youngsters as cover or shore up the top end of the park then its a means to an end hopefully. We do have a lot of under performing players or those brought in who haven't stepped up but these were gambles and cover for injuries - with the budget next year reverting back to 'normal' levels then trimming is inevitable - its a shame as I think Raven can do a job for the next 2 years and play at this level but Horner/Meekings/Devine are at an age where they will only get better whereas sadly Raven will inevitably fade. I'll be disappointed to see him go but I do hope that Yogi appreciates what he has done at the club and gives him a game on Sat so the fans can show their thanks - its the least he deserves.

Brill Tokely Warren Munro G.Shinnie Wilson Draper C.Christie Robson A.Shinnie Wyness Subs - Brown, Meekings, R.Christie, Tansey, Watkins, Bingham, Dargo

As seen plenty this season we lacked cutting edge to break down a team who were happy to sit deep. After the early DUTD goal they played with 10 behind the ball using ofere as the target to knock balls down to runners like mcjay and Murray - it's and tactic we should know though as we did that last year ourselves. Under pressure their defence looked suspect but too often our final ball was poor either crosses from Josh who sadly isn't a right back or balls inside with players picking the wrong pass. Why is storey caught offside so often, every game - I know he plays the line but with his pace it shouldn't be so common as we see it 5 or 6 times a game against us but seldom see our defence move with a decision against the opposition. The substitution were odd, why mutumbo wasn't hooked I don't get as he contributed little and looks like a luxury player with his lack of tracking and ball winning. We kept raven on the bench when he could have been on to deliver crosses from the right as Josh was struggling and unless Roberts was injured he was our most creative player so why hook him for foran? We lacked fight and times and really need and few guys to follow the example from draper of how to fight for the ball.

If last night was his interview then probably not

Fon WIlliams Horner Warren Meekings Tremarco Draper Roberts Polly Tansey Mutumbo Storey I'd like to see Horner get a few games before the season ends to see if he can fill the RB position if Raven isn't staying as I believe we need Josh in the middle alongside Warren.

Billy Mckay is under contract at Wigan til summer 2017. Its likely that Wigan will want a fee or loan him out again.

Hibs may yet look for another manager as its looking highly likely they will 'Hibs' it in all competitions this year.