GMS just signed

[fittiered]

Confirmed on stv nooz

[donsdaft]

Ah well, welcome on board loon.

Hopefully it means McLean's away.

[nice1simmy]

Have to admit im not impressed but welcome aboard anyway,prove me wrong

[GGMDONS]

How much has it cost us or did celtic release him?

[macattack]

Aye Ditto Welcome aboard Did he cost us a fee ?

[fittiered]

Naw word on fee. The nooz boy said it had just happened at that point...

[foreveradon]

Brilliant news
Im sure derek can get the best out of him

[fittiered]

Thank fk for stv news. The glasgow broadcasting company have completely ignored it!! ****s...

[Landvetter83]

Welcome to the Dandies ya powder-puff fairy b@st@rd .... allegedly .... according to those on here who know about these things ... ;D

[afc1903mad]

Ah well, welcome on board loon.

Hopefully it means McLean's away.

Hopefully it means McLeans away????????
McLean is by far a better player.
They play different positions too

[Redmadders96]

Welcome to the happy palace GMS.........but please don't come on here as by the looks of things some folks don't want you, me I welcome you with open arms..........welcome on board.

[GlezgaRed]

Decent signing who'll be ready to go seeing as The Tims have been back for pre-season games etc

Might oust Stewart to start tomorrow night !?!?

[Stupie82]

Have to admit im not impressed but welcome aboard anyway,prove me wrong

Not impressed XD ... what were you expecting? Eden Harzard? Xavi? Ronaldo? This is a better signing than Maloney would have been and he is a cracking little player. I think folk need to lower their expectations here and realise we are a club who only get a 13K average home attendence and signing a player like GMS is about as good as it gets.

[WatsonNimrod]

Hopefully it means McLean's away.

Really?

Be careful what you wish for.

[STANDFREE92]

If we signed him straight from united most would of been delighted. Can't think of too many better wingers in the league we could of signed as an alterntive?

Hopefully this will help to a few extra seats tomorrow

[nice1simmy]

Not impressed XD ... what were you expecting? Eden Harzard? Xavi? Ronaldo? This is a better signing than Maloney would have been and he is a cracking little player. I think folk need to lower their expectations here and realise we are a club who only get a 13K average home attendence and signing a player like GMS is about as good as it gets.

Not impressed because i dont rate him,whenever ive seen him play against us whether with tims or TSMSTID he's been sh##e,just my opinion mind and i hope he proves me wrong by becoming a great player,who's harzard by the way? Never heard of him

[87kilos]

How long has he signed on for?

[rico94]

Reminds me of McGinn in that seems it's mentality and not ability that holds him back - when he's on it he's flying but when he's kicked, challenged etc he disappears. Hopefully new chance and Deek/Doc can bolster his confidence.

Another reason to wish him well is not having to see terms like fanny, fairy, nancy-boy or incredibly 'poof' bandied about for the next two years :zzz:

You might still see that from a few folk unfortunately.

Personally I think it's a good signing,welcome aboard GMS.

[Stupie82]

Not impressed because i dont rate him,whenever ive seen him play against us whether with tims or TSMSTID he's been sh##e,just my opinion mind and i hope he proves me wrong by becoming a great player,who's harzard by the way? Never heard of him

Well anytime i saw him against us i thought he was a fantastic player. Quick, agile and good with the ball at his feet. Celtic snapped him up for a reason and that season they signed him, he was at the top of his game. We are all different though and differ on opinions. I would just like to know what some fans expectations are and who they thought we could realistically sign instead?

[afc1903mad]

Really?

Be careful what you wish for.

Not spreading any rumours, but having a look at the official 1st team website, I notice Storey is not listed.
Is it a sign he's off?

http://www.afc.co.uk/teams/1st-team.php

[Aldo1983]

The Twitter introduction was embarrassing.

Still, I'm happy with it provided it didn't cost too much as it's a two year deal.

[The Trading Sheep]

How long has he signed on for?

2 years

http://www.afc.co.uk/news/9793.php#.WWZse8aZOt8

[The Trading Sheep]

The Twitter introduction was embarrassing.

Still, I'm happy with it provided it didn't cost too much as it's a two year deal.

I agree... Very happy with this deal, but hope we can tie him down longer in 12 months time. 2 year deal is not ideal and hope we did not shell out a lot of cash on that basis.

[The Trading Sheep]

The Twitter introduction was embarrassing.

It was a belter, lol

[AiberdonianAce]

£150k I've heard

[Pacman1903]

Welcome aboard. How much he cost?. Prove me wrong GMS

[donsdaft]

Hopefully it means McLeans away????????
McLean is by far a better player.
They play different positions too






We would be far too lightweight with both of them in the same side.

[Stupie82]

Welcome aboard. How much he cost?. Prove me wrong GMS

150K is the price going around

[donsdaft]

Was Hayes not originally signed up on a two year deal?


I remember being horrified to find out that the signing on fee was so much per year ( a lot)

[InversneckieDob]

Only ever seen him play against us.
By and large we handled him, except that 3-0 1st game of the season.
That was the game Del stuck with the diamond after it did ok against Sociedad.
Trouble was, Hayes had played left but was suspended. He stuck Robson in, Consi at LB.
Neen pace and he had a ball down the right.
Ach well, he's oors now so arabest fella.

[sheepcrooky]

Ach well, he's oors now so arabest fella.

I know he used to play for them, but we'll have none of that Pikey language on here :)

BTW, welcome aboard GMS, thought you were a cracking player with the Pikeys and hopefully you will give us some width on the left.

[Hairdrier]

GMS is a good signing IMHO.

If it does't work out - sell him back to the DABs.

[InversneckieDob]

I know he used to play for them, but we'll have none of that Pikey language on here :)

BTW, welcome aboard GMS, thought you were a cracking player with the Pikeys and hopefully you will give us some width on the left.

;D
Must've been Subliminal!

[macattack]

If he can reproduce below for us I will be more than happy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiRmbtkn-_c

[Gogsred]

If he can reproduce below for us I will be more than happy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiRmbtkn-_c

Couldn't agree more. The guy is a great player. Loads of skill, plenty of assists. Far from being a powder puff/fairy. He will flourish with us - just needs his confidence built back up.

[erchieplum]

Couldn't agree more. The guy is a great player. Loads of skill, plenty of assists. Far from being a powder puff/fairy. He will flourish with us - just needs his confidence built back up.

I think this can be a great signing for us and indeed for GMS himself ,giving us more options. It will be interesting to see how the loss of Hayes and McGinn and the introduction of the new guys changes our style of play

We just need to sign a mentaller/beserker at the back (positioned just outside the box to avoid penalties) and everyone will be happy ;D

[Rochead]

Good signing, look forward to him settling in.

[kkong]

Not spreading any rumours, but having a look at the official 1st team website, I notice Storey is not listed.
Is it a sign he's off?

http://www.afc.co.uk/teams/1st-team.php

No - he's in the threadbare squad list of 19 players that we've lodged with UEFA for QR2.

Mackay-Steven will make it 20.

http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2018/clubs/club=50122/squad/index.html

1 Joe Lewis
2 Shay Logan
3 Graeme Shinnie
4 Andy Considine
5 Anthony o'Connor
6 Mark Reynolds
7 Kenny McLean
8 Greg Stewart
9 Adam Rooney
10 Nicky Maynard
11 Gary Mackay-Steven
12 Red Army
...
16 Greg Tansey
17 Jayden Stockley
...
20 Danny Rogers
...
22 Ryan Christie
...
32 Samuel Roscoe-Byrne
...
35 Harlain Mbayo
...
39 Miles Storey
40 David Craddock
...
45 Christian Antoniazzi

[Aldo1983]

No - he's in the threadbare squad list of 19 players that we've lodged with UEFA for QR2.

Mackay-Steven will make it 20.

http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2018/clubs/club=50122/squad/index.html

1 Joe Lewis
2 Shay Logan
3 Graeme Shinnie
4 Andy Considine
5 Anthony o'Connor
6 Mark Reynolds
7 Kenny McLean
8 Greg Stewart
9 Adam Rooney
10 Nicky Maynard
11 Gary Mackay-Steven
12 Red Army
...
16 Greg Tansey
17 Jayden Stockley
...
20 Danny Rogers
...
22 Ryan Christie
...
32 Samuel Roscoe-Byrne
...
35 Harlain Mbayo
...
39 Miles Storey
40 David Craddock
...
45 Christian Antoniazzi

Can Red Army play Left Back?

[Aldo1983]

150K is the price going around

If true then that's a great deal.

[GGMDONS]

Wright Harvie & Ross are not included.

Stockley is also suspended for the 1st game.

Roscoe-Bryne Mbayo Craddock & Antoniazzi , I will be surprised if any of them play in Europe this season.

Red Army remember tomorrow you are the 12th Man

COYR

[Mason89]

Bet he's magic at 5 a sides

[TheRedRichard]

Very good signing and good to see some depth and quality returning to the squad overall. If you're being negative on this signing you're being a bit of a dick. (But you're a dandy so I still <3 you).

[57vintage]

"GMS"????

Jutespeak.

Desist.

Cheers.

[thebeachend]

cracking signing, good side taking shape attack wise. couple of defenders and we're well placed. welcome to Pittodrie.

[afc1903mad]

"GMS"????

Jutespeak.

Desist.

Cheers.

GMS is far easier and quicker than typing Gary Mackay-Steven each time.
I've seen McInnes referred to as DM and Docherty shortened to the Doc.
Can't see the problem myself

[Pacman1903]

Very good signing and good to see some depth and quality returning to the squad overall. If you're being negative on this signing you're being a bit of a dick. (But you're a dandy so I still <3 you).

If its 150k its a bargain but only if he supplies the goods. Ill back him as hes ours but ive never rated him in the past. Needs to prove me wrong.

[Pacman1903]

Mbayo



Hes a unit

[simpson_1903]

We seem to be fond of a left footed attacking midfielder...

[kkong]

Wright Harvie & Ross are not included.

Stockley is also suspended for the 1st game.

Roscoe-Bryne Mbayo Craddock & Antoniazzi , I will be surprised if any of them play in Europe this season.


These players are because of the club-trained / association-trained player rules.

If you don't list any of those players, your "List A" is limited to only 17 players.

Your List B can have an unlimited numbers players, but all must be born from 01 Jan 1996 onward and eligible to play for the club for at least 2 years.

Stockley has to be listed now because you can't change your squad between the 1st and 2nd legs of a tie.

[ToonsClock4am]

I've a feeling GMS and the Dons will prove a right good fit. Welcome aboard Gary!

Q: And e last Thursa cove till turn out fer e Dons wiz....?

[Mr_Grieves]

Welcome to the Dons min.

He was a direct, skillful player with the jutes. His confidence must have taken a dent over the last couple of seasons with nae getting a game for those minkers but getting a regular start with us can only help the loon.

We should still have a bit of money available for fees if he cost £150,000.

[SmedDUm]

"GMS"????

Jutespeak.

Desist.

Cheers.

GMS Min allright?

[Sidney77]

Have to agree GMS is acceptable over the full indulgent moniker.
MS doesn't cover it, both for reasons of negative connotation and straying into Big Dobbin's (unfortunate) forum ownership territory.

[NaeMairNeeps]

We seem to be fond of a left footed attacking midfielder...

We also seem to be fond o' folk fa's surnames begin wi 'M' .... Megginson, Magennis, McInnes, McGinn, Maguire, Maloney, May, Maynard, Morris, Mackay-Steven ... trouble is determinin where this originated ... Miller? Mike? .... err ...Mackie??

GMS? ... err ... nae probs wi the the abbreviation ... ither than Ah always think 'genetically modified soya' :D ... so, on second thoughts, Aye .. desist! ... find somethin better ... ****in 'G-Mac' if necessary.... even if it sounds like somethin and auld mannie might use tae remove lug hair! :D

[ragnarok]

The afc website refers to him as GMS in their headline so that's now the official, sanctioned moniker. ;D

[Aldo1983]

DM saying he was in talks with him towards the end of last season.

[The_Verninator]

Welcome to AFC GMS

If the fee's correct then nice bit of business - does well then extend the contract.

i think the lad will do well here - regular game time is what he needs.

[rico94]

DM is saying that Scott Wright will get game time this season as well

"Both Niall and Jonny were hugely influential and we hope Gary can be something similar. I really believe he can be.

We hope Scott Wright will also provide us with that this season. It is important we give Scott the chance to grow this season as well as Gary."

"We have now got two exciting, attacking wide players."

Well deserved imo , I think he is ready after that hatrick against Partick last season.

[macattack]

cracking signing, good side taking shape attack wise. couple of defenders and we're well placed. welcome to Pittodrie.

Yep Agree we need 2 Centre Backs ASAP can we make another signing before 2nd leg or is that not allowed?

[sallan2000]

Yep Agree we need 2 Centre Backs ASAP can we make another signing before 2nd leg or is that not allowed?

No changes to the registered players until QR3 now.

Still want those defenders signed in that timescale though, the league starts soon enough and would prefer time for the team to gel.

[sallan2000]

Chances are GMS is a better player than we he played with the Dabs, just without the game time.

If he gets regular games, he could be a cracking signing.

Didnt realise he scored so many for the jutes back in the day....

[vasilyrats86]

I've a feeling GMS and the Dons will prove a right good fit. Welcome aboard Gary!

Q: And e last Thursa cove till turn out fer e Dons wiz....?

Alan Murray when Weeeeek Academy let him go for a trial

afore that Bryan Gunn in the 80s

Do I win £5???

toonsclock4am is that your place for leaving fir games used to be toons clock half 5 in my day from Trumpton are you going via Bettyhill????? with that early a start

as fir GMS good luck tae him hope he starts with a goal the nicht

[ILikeJam]

We also seem to be fond o' folk fa's surnames begin wi 'M' .... Megginson, Magennis, McInnes, McGinn, Maguire, Maloney, May, Maynard, Morris, Mackay-Steven ... trouble is determinin where this originated ... Miller? Mike? .... err ...Mackie??


Of ALL the players who have ever played for the Dons whose name began with 'M' - the first one oot your skull and onto the keyboard is Megginson?! XD XD XD XD

[Heed_Don_In]

Fantastic signing, proper footballer

[RedStarTorphins]

Of ALL the players who have ever played for the Dons whose name began with 'M' - the first one oot your skull and onto the keyboard is Megginson?! XD XD XD XD

Could've been worse - could've been Michie

[rico94]

Welcome aboard. How much he cost?. Prove me wrong GMS

Says in the ee that he cost 150k, it also says Motherwell are wanting 700k for Moult.

Thats a bit steep considering he only has a year left on his contract.

[macattack]

Says in the ee that he cost 150k, it also says Motherwell are wanting 700k for Moult.

Thats a bit steep considering he only has a year left on his contract.

How much for Moult :O nae worth it !

[RedStarTorphins]

Says in the ee that he cost 150k, it also says Motherwell are wanting 700k for Moult.

Thats a bit steep considering he only has a year left on his contract.

It is a bit I'd say.
But playing Devil's Advocate, he has been top scorer for a struggling team for two years and scored 18 goals both years.
I'd say £400k + Miles Storey would be as far as I'd want to go.
He seems to be "agitating" for a move going by his quotes in the paper today.
Personally, I'd rather spend £400k on a good centre half rather than a League One player from England.
IF, and I stress IF we signed Moult & Maloney, where on earth would they all fit in?
Brilliant to have options, but would rather we sacrificed either one of Moult/Maloney to have a centre half of a similar standard to the rest of the forward going signings we've made.
If we got all three, then that would be brilliant.

[donsdaft]

Maloney would be the obvious one to leave out.

[RedStarTorphins]

Maloney would be the obvious one to leave out.

I agree
Good player, but history shows we'd be lucky to get 15-20 games out of him.

[RedStarTorphins]

Yep Agree we need 2 Centre Backs ASAP can we make another signing before 2nd leg or is that not allowed?

We won't
Even if we did, the "wildcard" signing you're allowed for this round was Gary Mackay-Steven.
I'd love two new centre backs, but I'm sure we'll just get one, a right sided one (probably an O'Connor type from League One in England). A lad that DM had at Bristol City was mentioned on Twitter yesterday, can't remember his name but just released from Barnsley.

[rico94]

It is a bit I'd say.
But playing Devil's Advocate, he has been top scorer for a struggling team for two years and scored 18 goals both years.
I'd say £400k + Miles Storey would be as far as I'd want to go.
He seems to be "agitating" for a move going by his quotes in the paper today.
Personally, I'd rather spend £400k on a good centre half rather than a League One player from England.
IF, and I stress IF we signed Moult & Maloney, where on earth would they all fit in?
Brilliant to have options, but would rather we sacrificed either one of Moult/Maloney to have a centre half of a similar standard to the rest of the forward going signings we've made.
If we got all three, then that would be brilliant.

I dont think we will go any higher than 400k for Moult especially now we have signed Maynard.

I think we will sign him or May on a pre contract in January and we will end up signing Maloney and a centre half this window.

[kkong]

Updated UEFA squad list.

Gary Mackay-Steven is not yet officially on it... the UEFA data entry clerks are probably overloaded. :)

(*) = List B

1 Joe Lewis
2 Shay Logan
3 Graeme Shinnie
4 Andrew Considine
5 Anthony o'Connor
6 Mark Reynolds
7 Kenny McLean
8 Greg Stewart
9 Adam Rooney
10 Nicky Maynard
11 Gary Mackay-Steven
12 Red Army
...
15 Scott Wright
16 Greg Tansey
17 Jayden Stockley
...
19 Scott McKenna (*)
20 Danny Rogers
21 Daniel Harvie (*)
22 Ryan Christie
23 Craig Storie (*)
24 Connor McLennan (*)
25 Frank Ross (*)
...
31 Bruce Anderson (*)
32 Samuel Roscoe-Byrne
...
34 David Dangana (*)
35 Harlain Mbayo
36 Sebastian Ross (*)
37 Joseph MacPherson (*)
...
39 Miles Storey
40 David Craddock
...
42 Lewis Hutchinson (*)
...
44 Dean Campbell (*)
45 Christian Antoniazzi
46 Jack MacKenzie (*)
...
50 Archie Mair (*)

[donsdaft]

Arnason on his way.

The Maloney thing must be dead in the water now after signing GMS

IF we want Moult then we have a couple of players we can add to the £400,000 offer.

[ToonsClock4am]

Alan Murray when Weeeeek Academy let him go for a trial

afore that Bryan Gunn in the 80s

Do I win £5???

toonsclock4am is that your place for leaving fir games used to be toons clock half 5 in my day from Trumpton are you going via Bettyhill????? with that early a start

as fir GMS good luck tae him hope he starts with a goal the nicht

Bryan Gunn indeed, your the winner fiver on its way. i dont think wee Lesby speedy gonzalez counts unfortunately....

Was it really as late as 5:30??? My memory playing up again, i guess it just felt like the middle of the night, waking up (or sometimes not) still reeking of drink...:P Bettyhill no!!! I'm more from the east....!! Which brings me on to a future pub quiz Q... now that the G-Mac is on board... Who was the first Stabbie to play for the Dons? Up the Stabs!!!;D... I think he'll score tonight, go on son!

[Aldo1983]

Hope to **** he signs a new deal.

[Landvetter83]

Hope to **** he signs a new deal.

Absolutely. 3 year deal.

Sell him, McKenna, Devlin and Ferguson and the stadium is paid for .... boost ... :D

[rico94]

I find it odd that the club haven’t offered him a deal yet if what he said is correct.

Hopefully he signs a new deal before the cup final.