Originally Posted by
afc1903mad
I can see that yes, but I also think that within a budget, there will be priorities and sacrifices.
Now many of us would like an improvement on Considine, but at the same time he does have qualities that add strength to the side.
It’s quite indicative that the likes of Harvie and Robertson before were unable to secure the left back slot.
McInnes has clearly prioritised more on midfield and up front, with a smaller proportion of the budget towards the defence.
Going back to Considine, I think he had his best season just before Shinnie arrived.
It meant that Shinnie as a left back couldn’t just walk into the side given how well Considine had played and we saw an emergence of the drive that Shinnie brought to the team from midfield.
Considine has his weaknesses, but often I think he gets blamed when pulled out of position defending his man and the other players fail to pick up on the third man running.
We saw the same with Shinnie against Mexico.
I’m sure many can also see the strengths Considine brings to the team in both boxes.
Considine will eventually be replaced.
I have a feeling this will be his last year and maybe we’ll see signs in the coming windows of his replacement.