Transfer Window

[sonofrgmsdad]

We are just not able to compete with the inflated salaries over the border.

We don't really know why players choose to sign anywhere. Money is bound to be a major factor. However, it would be surprising if Clarkson wasn't offered more money south of the border. So with an overall package (not just money) it seems that we can compete. Doubt we will ever know (and probably should never know these personal details) why Clarkson chose our club.

[neilthedon]

We don't really know why players choose to sign anywhere. Money is bound to be a major factor. However, it would be surprising if Clarkson wasn't offered more money south of the border. So with an overall package (not just money) it seems that we can compete. Doubt we will ever know (and probably should never know these personal details) why Clarkson chose our club.

Except he just told us why , in his ! I`m back " interview, did he nae ?

Could have got more money elsewhere , but the Dons gave him his chance to play regular first team football. And that is what he needs right now to develop his career. And wherever he goes he is lauded by Aberdeen fans.

In short, he`s wanted here , likes it here ,and is enjoying getting a game and playing with a Club and teammates he wants to be with ?

Or maybe it`s something else. Who knows ?!!

[TheDeeDon]

We don't really know why players choose to sign anywhere. Money is bound to be a major factor. However, it would be surprising if Clarkson wasn't offered more money south of the border. So with an overall package (not just money) it seems that we can compete. Doubt we will ever know (and probably should never know these personal details) why Clarkson chose our club.

I'm fairly sure we got Clarkson back because he loved his time here last season and wanted to continue to develop as a player.

He has another good season or two, then we know he is off back down the road and that I have no issue with.

I would guess most footballers follow the pounds, just like most folk do.

[Shetland Don]

I'm fairly sure we got Clarkson back because he loved his time here last season and wanted to continue to develop as a player.

He has another good season or two, then we know he is off back down the road and that I have no issue with.

I would guess most footballers follow the pounds, just like most folk do.

A few £K extra per week, which he’d likely easily have got elsewhere, without necessarily playing regularly, will, I believe, pale into insignificance within 2/3 years, when he is probably going to be earning tens of £K per week. He’s been well advised, I think.