Another Robbo Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 BBC reporting ( the round up of football gossip) that the Mail on Sunday says we are planning to make a 'shock' move for McGinn. Could do a job? Link here- http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/gossip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Type of player we need, decent footballer, more importantly loads of experience and knows the spl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'd definitely take McGinn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Be a great move for us. Not so for him so can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He could be a decent signing tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Be a great move for us. Not so for him so can't see it happening. Why not for him? In the right team he could be incredibly effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 What contract is he on at the sheep?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Why not for him? In the right team he could be incredibly effective. I just think unless we are offering him significantly more cash he has a far better chance ( at the moment ) of winning a cup and finishing higher in the league. Who knows. Maybe he'd fancy a new challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Cant see it myself the priority for me is sorting out the back 4 and then a striker alongside Bjorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I just think unless we are offering him significantly more cash he has a far better chance ( at the moment ) of winning a cup and finishing higher in the league. Who knows. Maybe he'd fancy a new challenge. Austin McPhee influence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Henry Furst Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 The Austin Macphee connection? Sure I read recently an interview where Mcginn was praising AM to the hilt. Maybe something in it, maybe not. I'm sure Niall Mcginn will have a few options but he's a very decent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siphiwe Tshabalala Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 We going to be linked with all NI players now? Fantastic journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanLouisValois84 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Not a chance he'd come to us, he'll sign again at Aberdeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Austin McPhee influence? Possibly. Would like this to happen. Good player and imagine the seethe from the sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Can't see that happening unfortunately. Why would he leave a team challenging for 2nd to go to a team going backwards with a much weaker squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I just think unless we are offering him significantly more cash he has a far better chance ( at the moment ) of winning a cup and finishing higher in the league. Who knows. Maybe he'd fancy a new challenge. You might be right tbf. With him being out of contract it's possible (not saying it's the case) that because there's no fee we can be more competitive. I don't think Aberdeen have progressed at all and maybe he would be sold on the direction of the coaches. All big if's especially if we aren't even interested in him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Can't see that happening unfortunately. Why would he leave a team challenging for 2nd to go to a team going backwards with a much weaker squad? Left Celtic to go to the sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootzilla Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 If true this is surely something to be positive about. Proven SPL quality player. Pretty light in the midfield just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It would be a sideways move for the guy and I don't think there is anything in it. Decent player, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of reason Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I just think unless we are offering him significantly more cash he has a far better chance ( at the moment ) of winning a cup and finishing higher in the league. Who knows. Maybe he'd fancy a new challenge. I agree to an extent. Aberdeen have a better squad at present but who knows after two more transfer windows. By August 2017 we could be better than them - they are not that far ahead or have that much greater a playing budget than us to give up on catching them very quickly. The potential at Hearts is higher than that of Aberdeen in my opinion - it's not a step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Don't see it happening. Sideways move for him and we'd have to offer him a lot more money than Aberdeen. Seems highly, highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flem Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Maybe he fancies playing in front of a sell out crowd every second week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylelauren01 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Another on the list of those soon to be out of contract is like to see at Hearts is Bryan Easton from St Johnstone. Decent left back, good defender and good going forward. Him playing behind McGinn would give us real balance on left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Great move for both if true & a step up in club size for McGinn. I'd be delighted if we signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Another on the list of those soon to be out of contract is like to see at Hearts is Bryan Easton from St Johnstone. Decent left back, good defender and good going forward. Him playing behind McGinn would give us real balance on left side. I agree, Easton would bring some solidity down that side, something we have missed for 2 years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Better stadium Better crowds Better training facilities Better location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboozy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 There's going to be a lot of rumours, as is usual at the transfer window, don't know much about McGinn but we need a creative midfielder, a CH and a nippy CF imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALDOS Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Has a great game about 1 in 8, just to remind people that he does have ability but cant be arsed using it often enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Better stadium Better crowds Better training facilities Better location This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 No chance this will happen imo. Would be a fantastic signing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalEric Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Certainly would improve the movement in the final third. Can't see it happening however, the money he'd be looking for would put him well ahead of our current highest earner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Would love this to be true but it sounds like bollocks. Easton is a good shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_jambo74 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Aberdeens average wage is around ?130k per year. Hearts is around ?85k per year. This is unlikely to happen. He'd be a good signing though. Can play wide or through the middle. Has pace. Knows the league. I just think the wages would be a huge stumbling block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOak88 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 McGinn hates Hearts, this will not be happening. More chance of Griffiths and Darren O'Dea signing for us this summer. More lazy journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'd absolutely take him. McGinn, Hayes, Rooney and Shinnie have been the difference for them over the last few years, when there's been no real challenge to Aberdeen happily finishing second. With us about to significantly increase our revenue next year and Rangers back in the league Aberdeen are only gonna start dropping. I could understand if he didn't fancy the move but would also understand if he did. As posted above, Aberdeen have only won 1 trophy while they've been the second best team in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 My understanding is that he will leave Aberdeen, he fancies England and Barnsley have a strong interest. Could happen in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpson Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Never gonna happen, lazy journalism at the most ! However, hypothetically, I'd rather see Muirhead given a decent run of games in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 McGinn hates Hearts, this will not be happening. More chance of Griffiths and Darren O'Dea signing for us this summer. More lazy journalism. Interesting. Why does he hate Hearts ? Where has he ever even hinted at that ? Anyway, McGinn can probably get a half decent gig in the championship or League 1 on at least double what we could stretch to. Cant see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dee Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He would improve us, & weaken them. Hopefully we can make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_jambo74 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It's funny that we think we can persuade a player to come from a club with a higher wage structure, better league placing, and chance of Europe / cup wins. Taking off the maroon tinted specs the only way he'd do that is if we offer more cash. He's more likely to get that in England. Non starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicalEric Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 McGinn hates Hearts, this will not be happening. More chance of Griffiths and Darren O'Dea signing for us this summer. More lazy journalism. Behave. The guys a professional and this is his job at the end of the day. If we were able to offer him a significant hike in wages he would be at Hearts in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Ingram Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Point being overlooked here is that he isn't always a guaranteed starter at Aberdeen. Look at their teams for and around league cup final, he was a sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Evening news reporting it as well but don't know if there just recycling the sun story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_jambo74 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Behave. The guys a professional and this is his job at the end of the day. If we were able to offer him a significant hike in wages he would be at Hearts in a heartbeat. This would mean we'd need to blow our wage structure. We pay significantly less than Aberdeen. I for one don't want us paying silly money again. There's others out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Religion Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It's funny that we think we can persuade a player to come from a club with a higher wage structure, better league placing, and chance of Europe / cup wins. Taking off the maroon tinted specs the only way he'd do that is if we offer more cash. He's more likely to get that in England. Non starter. Hearts are a bigger club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 In other countries these stories tend to come when a player is negotiating a new contract. Or Rangers fans in media realise Aberdeen are a serious threat for second place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_jambo74 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hearts are a bigger club. In what way? League position? no. Wages? no. Chances of Europe / Cup? no. This is compared to Aberdeen AT PRESENT. I do think we can be bigger long term but can't see him turning down better offers in wages from England or even Aberdeen / Rangers to join us in the hope we somehow improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavK1012 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It's funny that we think we can persuade a player to come from a club with a higher wage structure, better league placing, and chance of Europe / cup wins. Taking off the maroon tinted specs the only way he'd do that is if we offer more cash. He's more likely to get that in England. Non starter. Bit naive to think he wouldnt be tempted by one of our 3 year deals tbh....think before you post!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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