Dave_Og Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 5 goals in 6 for Aberdeen now and even accetping that most of the SPL is probably of a similar standard to L1 it's worth noting that 2 of them were against the only decent side in it. So why didn't it happen here? It's not credible for the manager to say he didn't fit into our style of play as he signed him and almos the whole of the rest of the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Penalty box player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Penalty box player. What, as opposed to a striker who only scores 30 yard volleys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Montano and Schmeltz providing the service? He was made a scape goat the moment he didnt do a lot of running, as with Jon Stead. Latics fans dont know a decent player unless they either run around like a headless chicken or they can 'unlock' a defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 He isn't the most mobile of players as we know, but when I've watched him in his games for Aberdeen he picks up a lot of the scraps in the box and works hard. Aberdeen are on a roll, creating lots of chances and Rooney has gone there at the right time. Good luck to him, he didn't do much wrong for us in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sometimes it doesn't work out for a player at a club, sadly this happens a lot with us. On the other hand "Harkins is gash", I'm paraphrasing there, according to the fans of his last club, he's done ok here. It's a funny old game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You're still talking about a league in which the team he joined were second in the table with Calvin Zola and Scott Vernon up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIZZO83 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 We simply do not create enough chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 "We simply do not create enough chances" THIS PNE away, is continually being held up as a great performance. I was never impressed with it. Other than set pieces we had 2 long range shots. That to me isn't great play throughout a game, great possession yes. Great play to me is opening a team up and creating chances. How many chances did he have in his time here? Not That many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictic Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 "We simply do not create enough chances" THIS PNE away, is continually being held up as a great performance. I was never impressed with it. Other than set pieces we had 2 long range shots. That to me isn't great play throughout a game, great possession yes. Great play to me is opening a team up and creating chances. How many chances did he have in his time here? Not That many. Granted i've only watched highlights of the SPL but from what I've seen Rooney's movement in the box for Aberdeen is no different to what it was here. The difference is in the delivery of the ball which for Aberdeen is decent whilst ours was abject to say the least. Rooney made some excellent diagonal runs in the penalty area but unfortunately Smith and Wes can't seem to pass a ball accurately over more than a few feet and the delivery from out wide just as bad. A good player has slipped through our fingers but it isn't the first time and won't be the last. Johnson's comments when Rooney departed were embarrassingly stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 LJ did say that he was a player that did well from crosses his goal last night demonstrated this. Ultimately had both schmeltz and Montano turned out to be the players we hoped they would become then maybe he would of been more of a success here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Confidence. And when it's but going great I couldn't think of a worse set of fans to play infront of as some if the main stand lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 We ended up playing him on the wing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Confidence. And when it's but going great I couldn't think of a worse set of fans to play infront of as some if the main stand lot! Agreed. It's not like any of the other 91 pro clubs have negative fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 We ended up playing him on the wing!It probably seemed like common sense given he kept going there anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Dennis Irwin was released by Leeds United .....I doubt there fans thought he was much of a player at that time either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 shocking very sorry .... 'their fans'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm only going from the odd highlight I've seen from him up there, but my guess is we mostly played quicker wingers who didn't look to cross often whereas he's getting much more service from players who are looking to cross first up there. It's sod's law because we now have 2 wide men who aren't necessarily lightning quick but they provide much better service in Worrall and Harkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 He was a 1 in 4 career striker when he arrived. He remained that whilst with us. He'll end up levelling out and being that up there. I was disappointed when he left. I felt there was definately a very decent striker for our level in Rooney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Dennis Irwin was released by Leeds United .....I doubt there fans thought he was much of a player at that time either. Bit different. Late developing youngster v flopped star man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 We try and play intricate football with 'eye of a needle' through balls. With players that can't :censored:ing pass the ball. Lack of crosses of any quality into the box. I just felt Rooney was utilised wrong here. He was signed as our main striker, along with Charlie McDonald. He's been in and out of the side and not given a solid run of games to pick up form. He's got that at Aberdeen, played every game and is reaping the rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) We try and play intricate football with 'eye of a needle' through balls. With players that can't :censored:ing pass the ball. Lack of crosses of any quality into the box. I just felt Rooney was utilised wrong here. He was signed as our main striker, along with Charlie McDonald. He's been in and out of the side and not given a solid run of games to pick up form. He's got that at Aberdeen, played every game and is reaping the rewards. Indeed - I used to want us to have a good striker, but after seeing a few here fail, i'm starting to think that wingers that can cross should be the main priority. Well when I say starting, I mean for the last few years. Edited February 27, 2014 by jimsleftfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Indeed - I used to want us to have a good striker, but after seeing a few here fail, i'm starting to think that wingers that can cross should be the main priority. Well when I say starting, I mean for the last few years. You are not wrong, the sad fact is, that we had two at the beginning of the season. Who could have known that one would turn out be a cheat, whilst the other had "lifestyle issues". There was nothing wrong with Rooney and, for his sake, I hope he scores in every match for Aberdeen, between now and the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You are not wrong, the sad fact is, that we had two at the beginning of the season. Who could have known that one would turn out be a cheat, whilst the other had "lifestyle issues". There was nothing wrong with Rooney and, for his sake, I hope he scores in every match for Aberdeen, between now and the end of the season. Nothing wrong with Rooney? Give me strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 You're still talking about a league in which the team he joined were second in the table with Calvin Zola and Scott Vernon up front. Zola was a bit hit and miss but Vernon always looked full of goals to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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