Lost Sheep Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi Folks, I'm a dandy coming in peace since you're linked with two of our players.. You are correct in saying that Langfield, or "Clangers" as we call him, is not popular with the vast majority of fans. On top of him trying to engineer a move to the old ****, he's frustrated people with his inability to kick a ball, deal with pass backs, come for crosses or save a ball at his near post. He requested his own testimonial and the low turnout is definitely representative of how Aberdeen supporters feel about him. Is he good enough for the Championship? Yes - I'd give him a 1 yr deal and source someone better once you come back up. As for Shankland, we're praying that it's a loan and not a permanent move. Shankland is highly rated by the fans here and has shown great promise as a striker. He's kept out of the team by Rooney and a currently on form Goodwillie, but there's definitely a quality player there. Unfortunately for him he just hasn't quite taken the chances he's been given with the first team here but the general feeling is he just needs game time and first team experience. Good luck in your campaign this year, I'd like to see you and hibs come back up. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks for that, Lost Sheep. All the rumours (for rumours they are) point to a loan deal for Shankland. It sounds as though he would benefit from regular match time, and we need a young, hungry forward given our current squad. It would be to the benefit of all parties, if it comes to fruition. Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi Folks, I'm a dandy coming in peace since you're linked with two of our players.. You are correct in saying that Langfield, or "Clangers" as we call him, is not popular with the vast majority of fans. On top of him trying to engineer a move to the old ****, he's frustrated people with his inability to kick a ball, deal with pass backs, come for crosses or save a ball at his near post. He requested his own testimonial and the low turnout is definitely representative of how Aberdeen supporters feel about him. Is he good enough for the Championship? Yes - I'd give him a 1 yr deal and source someone better once you come back up. As for Shankland, we're praying that it's a loan and not a permanent move. Shankland is highly rated by the fans here and has shown great promise as a striker. He's kept out of the team by Rooney and a currently on form Goodwillie, but there's definitely a quality player there. Unfortunately for him he just hasn't quite taken the chances he's been given with the first team here but the general feeling is he just needs game time and first team experience. Good luck in your campaign this year, I'd like to see you and hibs come back up. All the best! Fair enough with your concerns about Langfield. He really does have a good clean sheet ratio though. I wouldn't think you'd be 10 years and 300 games at a club the size of Aberdeen if you didn't at least have something about you. As bad as he is at everything you've mentioned, I've seen enough of him down the years to suggest he is (or at least was) better than what we currently have in all the attributes you listed aside from the near post thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Langfield would surely have engineered his move from Aberdeen if only he'd got a team-mate to spear him through the leg with a training pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Ridgers is not all that bad a goalkeeper, sure he has a way to go but the lad will get there, we have had worse goalkeepers over the years, but it will be no good for him or St.Mirren continually running him down. Another thing is the amount of bile posted on this site towards Cheesy contributed to his eventual departure it seems some on here want the same fate to happen to Ridgers, and then this would leave us with untried 19year old Dan Wilks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Ridgers is not all that bad a goalkeeper, sure he has a way to go but the lad will get there, we have had worse goalkeepers over the years, but it will be no good for him or St.Mirren continually running him down. Another thing is the amount of bile posted on this site towards Cheesy contributed to his eventual departure it seems some on here want the same fate to happen to Ridgers, and then this would leave us with untried 19year old Dan Wilks. I think there's a degree of "rose tinted glasses" going on here. Our last couple of 'keepers haven't been without their faults. Kello started off well for us, but got progressively worse. Anyone remember his contribution to our defeat by Dundee United? Samson had many weaknesses, much in the same way Ridgers does. His miskick against Hibs and a "disallowed" goal that he chucked into the net v the blue bigots spring to mind. The latter should have stood. Is Ridgers a great 'keeper? Probably not, but then again, we're not a great team. However, if Langfield is signed, then it would be hard to see past him as first choice 'keeper. Edited July 27, 2015 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysses Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Ridgers has plenty of time to improve. 24 is very young for a keeper. Hopefully Langfield turns out to be good coach, can only help Mark for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymehmet1 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Langfeild is confirmed. Family friend who's best mates with langfeild has confirmed he'll sign by end of week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestreet Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I confirmed this months ago and a few didn't believe me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie-dee Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I confirmed this months ago and a few didn't believe me Nobody Believes anything you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) I think there's a degree of "rose tinted glasses" going on here. Our last couple of 'keepers haven't been without their faults. Kello started off well for us, but got progressively worse. Anyone remember his contribution to our defeat by Dundee United? Samson had many weaknesses, much in the same way Ridgers does. His miskick against Hibs and a "disallowed" goal that he chucked into the net v the blue bigots spring to mind. The latter should have stood. Is Ridgers a great 'keeper? Probably not, but then again, we're not a great team. However, if Langfield is signed, then it would be hard to see past him as first choice 'keeper. What I was trying to get across, is that there is no need by some on this forum to denigrate Ridgers by calling him some unsavoury names, because in doing so may very well lead to lowering the Ridgers confidence which in turn may lead to the team playing poorer and ultimately the football club in its entirety suffering. I accept that if Langfield is signed he might be the first choice goalkeeper, that's up too the manager, but in know way should that mean Ridgers is a poor goalkeeper and I do not think that is the will of me to a degree looking through rose tinted glasses. Edited July 27, 2015 by stripey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) What I was trying to get across, is that there is no need by some on this forum to denigrate Ridgers by calling him some unsavoury names, because in doing so may very well lead to lowering the players confidence which in turns leads to the team playing poorer and ultimately the football club in its entirety suffering. I accept that if Langfield is signed he might be the first choice goalkeeper, that's up too the manager, but in know way should that mean Ridgers is a poor goalkeeper and I do not think that is the will of me to a degree looking through rose tinted glasses. I wasn't suggesting that you were looking through "the rose tinted glasses". I was suggesting that maybe people thought that Ridgers was shite in comparison to the 'keepers that we'd had previously. Edited July 27, 2015 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I confirmed this months two years ago and a few didn't believe me Only two years out. Not bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendsaint Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Langfeild is confirmed. Family friend who's best mates with langfeild has confirmed he'll sign by end of week Jamies dad is my wifes cousin and i havent got a clue when he,s signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Jamies dad is my wifes cousin and i havent got a clue when he,s signing. My dads my uncles brother and I don't know when Jamies signing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 No problem FTOF, I had read your post the wrong way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymehmet1 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Jamies dad is my wifes cousin and i havent got a clue when he,s signing. We'll I'm sure his best mate has more info than a cousin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 We'll I'm sure his best mate has more info than a cousin That's nice. But the source he's speaking of is Langfield's dad, not a cousin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jama Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 well my brothers mates friend's best friend's with his brother ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I haven't got any friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I haven't got any friends Gies a signing Drew ffs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jama Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 well my brothers mates friend's best friend's with his brother ;) lol i meant my brothers friend is actually lang's brother he said that he knew ages ago i take every thing with a pinch of salt me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I haven't got any friends For a reasonable price Shull will be your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddies1877 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) That's nice. But the source he's speaking of is Langfield's dad, not a cousin. is a cousin of his wife. Edited July 28, 2015 by buddies1877 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosferatu Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) My wife's mum used to live near Jim Leighton's dad. Does that help? Edited July 28, 2015 by nosferatu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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