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Adams linked with Aberdeen job (update - McInnes stays)
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I think Adams is a man who likes to finish a job and I doubt if he feels getting us promoted to League One is job done.
He's already proven himself in Scotland, albeit with an unfashionable team, and he hasn't yet really showed what he can do in England.
These vacancies will always arise and after signing a new four year contract just 10 months ago why would he jump ship when the first offer comes along?
That said, it is unsettling, especially at a time when we are attempting to attract players for the new season and the 6,000 fans who have bought season tickets have put their faith in Adams and it will be hugely disappointing and a let down if he leaves.
It's the price of success.
He's already proven himself in Scotland, albeit with an unfashionable team, and he hasn't yet really showed what he can do in England.
These vacancies will always arise and after signing a new four year contract just 10 months ago why would he jump ship when the first offer comes along?
That said, it is unsettling, especially at a time when we are attempting to attract players for the new season and the 6,000 fans who have bought season tickets have put their faith in Adams and it will be hugely disappointing and a let down if he leaves.
It's the price of success.
Three things that might see him return to Scotland.
1. He is ambitious. Whatever you say about Scottish football, it is top flight football and with Rangers struggling like they are it's a chance to be a challenger for the league title. Also there is a route into Europe. Adams will know given how limited our resources are that after league one, without serious financial backing, it will be very hard to do anything in the championship, but survive.
2. He did state in an article last year/start of this year that he wants to manage in Scotland again at some point.
3. He might feel he has unfinished business after what happened last time.
You can say Argyle are bigger than Aberdeen but realistically they have a chairman it appears with more money and can challenge for and possibly win either the Scottish league cup and/or fa cup.
However, Adams l thought was quite a loyal man. He seems to be grateful for the route back into football Argyle have given him. I don't think compensation will be they key.
Its not only if Aberdeen wants him but if he feels he can take Argyle further.. Holloway didn't after saying wonderful things about Argyle as Manager.
Is Adams any different? I hope so.
Is Aberdeen going to give him the power and flexibility to do what he wants at the club? Adams has a lot of control here at PAFC. He is just embarking on a project. The trouble is does his heart remain for Scottish football.
1. He is ambitious. Whatever you say about Scottish football, it is top flight football and with Rangers struggling like they are it's a chance to be a challenger for the league title. Also there is a route into Europe. Adams will know given how limited our resources are that after league one, without serious financial backing, it will be very hard to do anything in the championship, but survive.
2. He did state in an article last year/start of this year that he wants to manage in Scotland again at some point.
3. He might feel he has unfinished business after what happened last time.
You can say Argyle are bigger than Aberdeen but realistically they have a chairman it appears with more money and can challenge for and possibly win either the Scottish league cup and/or fa cup.
However, Adams l thought was quite a loyal man. He seems to be grateful for the route back into football Argyle have given him. I don't think compensation will be they key.
Its not only if Aberdeen wants him but if he feels he can take Argyle further.. Holloway didn't after saying wonderful things about Argyle as Manager.
Is Adams any different? I hope so.
Is Aberdeen going to give him the power and flexibility to do what he wants at the club? Adams has a lot of control here at PAFC. He is just embarking on a project. The trouble is does his heart remain for Scottish football.
GreatYarmouthGreen":1o5swe9y said:
You totally ignore the draw to DA of it being HIS club. It might even be the club he dreams of managing more than any other. He will have happy memories of growing up with his dad working at the club under SAF during Aberdeen's golden era. As for a comparison, Aberdeen have won a fair few trophies over the years, including a European one, certainly exceeding whatever resides in Argyle's silverware cabinet.
I doubt he'll get the job on this occasion.
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xmastree":hljt36ic said:
You are right about it being his club and that is the one sticking point about all of this.
In times gone by, yes Aberdeen have got more in the silverware locker than Argyle I grant you that. But in terms of size of the clubs I don't think there is too much in it. Both have healthy support sizes. The EFL generally is a far tougher test for any manager in what is cutthroat times. Adams character and management skills are ones that really excel in difficult situations and at this stage of his career I don't think he'll get that quite as much at Aberdeen. That being said, as Derek McInnes has shown going to a team like Aberdeen and being quite successful can propel you into quite a big job.
Who knows. Another waiting game commences.
xmastree":2can71x9 said:
I was saying some might say that BUT putting the case that Aberdeen will have more money because of their chairman and a chance of winning cups.....
Stiffler":33jqano0 said:
Don't believe anything the herald says, you're quite correct ian newell.......he is a Rangers fan.
One of our biggest games ever was playing a Real Madrid XI in a pre season friendly, one of their biggest games ever was beating them in a European final.
They're a bigger club, just hamstrung by their league. Same way that Ajax are a far bigger club than Southampton, but Saints can probably poach their better players.
They're a bigger club, just hamstrung by their league. Same way that Ajax are a far bigger club than Southampton, but Saints can probably poach their better players.
Knibbsworth":2hravyhg said:
When you compare our worst with their best of course it'll sound bad :roll:
Try trips to the likes of Ewood Park, Fratton Park, Valley Parade, The Valley. All former Premier League grounds!
Compare a couple of preliminary round Europa League games with the FA Cup and potential trips to Anfield on offer.
I'm hugely biased but any manager with an ounce of ambition would surely choose the English game and DA strikes me as a manager with ambition. He's achieved all there is to be achieved for Scottish club's that aren't called Celtic. We may not be the biggest club in England but any success he brings us ups his stock in England, stock that could earn him Championship or Premier League work. They are of course the bigger club but the bigger picture is English football.