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BBC News
29-05-2025
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- BBC News
Too 'risky' or a 'tremendous' potential buy - fans split on Nisbet
We asked for your thoughts on whether Aberdeen should try to sign Kevin Nisbet permanently this what some of you said:Scott: Nisbet would be a tremendous signing, if we can get him. He'd worked so hard to get into shape through the season, and we were just starting to see the best of No, the money should be used to build the squad. It is not a good idea to spend it all on someone who doesn't really fit into the system. Definitely need full backs and midfield options as At 28 I think his best years are past him now. If we weren't willing to break the bank to keep Jamie McGrath I don't see us doing anything different for Nisbet. I cant imagine his club will demand a huge transfer for him so in reality it will come down to how much of a cut in wages Nisbet would be willing to take. But I think there are better, younger and hungrier strikers out there that would cost us less money than Not for me, Aberdeen can do better than Not done enough, scored a few great goals but feel in general his workrate is lacking for Jimmy Thelin's style and wages will be far too high at No, I am sure there is better value elsewhere. He is not consistent and looked unfit and pretty disinterested a lot of the time. I think he would be a risky Yes, l would sign him. He knows Scottish football and l feel he would prove his worth in the second season with Aberdeen.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Should Dons use Euro cash to make Nisbet's move permanent?
What does this summer mean for Aberdeen and Kevin Nisbet?Now the dust is settling after a historic Scottish Cup triumph, Dons fans are only just coming to the realisation they have guaranteed European football until December next the lucrative finances that brings, does that mean the Pittodrie club should get the cheque book out to make Nisbet's loan stay from Millwall a permanent one?Crunching the numbers, it is clear to see why Aberdeen may look to explore all competitions this term, the Scotland striker scored 14 goals and provided five assists in 39 a poor run of form through the winter, scoring just once in 12 league games during Aberdeen's woeful winless run, Nisbet finished the campaign as the Dons' leading Premiership scorer with 11 league goals, none of which came from the penalty that means the 28-year-old also had the most shots on target for Jimmy Thelin's side, and his big chance conversion rate of 55% also catches the a somewhat underrated quality of Nisbet, even going back to his days at Hibernian, is his chance creation and ability to link season, only five Premiership forwards registered more assists than the former Dunfermline striker, who also created 23 his total goals and assists contribution of 16 is bettered by just six players across the whole on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, former Premiership striker Rory Loy said: "Nisbet's had an impact, he's had some really good moments, he's also had some spells there where he's probably not performed to the levels he would like to."So I would imagine Aberdeen will have a figure in their head that they're prepared to pay. The good thing about Nisbet is he's tried and tested."He didn't pull up trees the full time he was there, but he had some really, really good moments and came into form towards the end of the season. "So you know you're getting somebody who's going to contribute, who can score goals and that's got to be worth a decent amount of money, but I wouldn't be absolutely breaking the bank for him."Aberdeen fans, has Nisbet done enough to merit a permanent deal at Pittodrie?Share your thoughts here
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Aberdeen sign Cove's Suman as Ritchie exits'
Aberdeen have won the race to sign 25-year-old Australian goalkeeper Nick Suman, whose contract has expired with Scottish League 1 club Cove Rangers, with current third choice Tom Ritchie being released. (Press & Journal), externalCeltic have told third-choice goalkeeper Scott Bain that he can leave the club on a free transfer having agreed to cut short the 33-year-old's contract by a year as they prepare to bring Aberdeen free agent Ross Doohan back to the club as his replacement. (The Herald), externalAberdeen would be keen to keep 28-year-old on-loan Millwall striker Kevin Nisbet, but the current finances, in terms of a transfer and wages, mean it is unlikely to happen. (Daily Record), externalRead Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Daily Record
24-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Aberdeen are Celtic treble-busters as Kevin Nisbet helps Dons to first Scottish Cup win since 1990
The Cambuslang star, on loan from Millwall, was part of the Dons side as they stunned Celtic Cambuslang star Kevin Nisbet helped Aberdeen lift the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1990 with a penalty shootout win over Celtic. The Dons destroyed Celtic's treble hopes at Hampden, winning 4-3 in the shootout after a lacklustre 90 minutes saw both sides concede from own goals. Alfie Dorrington knocked the ball into his own net late in the first-half and after the break Hoops goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel produced a howler in the 83rd minute when he turned a cross into the Celtic goal to send the clash to extra-time. Neither side could be separated in the additional period, despite Dante Polvara firing just over for the Pittodrie men and Jeff Schlupp hitting the bar for Celtic, but the Dons delivered in the shootout. Dimitar Mitov was the hero as he saved from Celtic skipper Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnson from the spot, sparking wild scences in the red end of Hampden. Nisbet, who lost the 2021 Scottish Cup final to St Johnstone when he was at Hibs, started the game for the Dons but the 28-year-old Millwall loanee was substituted after 79 minutes for Dante Polvara. It is Celtic's first Scottish Cup final defeat since 2002 and Aberdeen's first win since 1990 when, ironically, they beat the Hoops on penalties. They won that one 9-8 in the shootout after a 0-0 draw. Shootout hero Mitov told the BBC: "I have no words. Everybody doubted that we could do it, but we knew with a good game plan, following instructions, working hard, we'd get a victory. "We were outstanding today. Sometimes, penalties go to luck. We rode our luck. We are cup champions, nobody cares how we did it. "He [Thelin] is the best manager I've ever worked with. On a day-to-day basis, how he manages us, how he trains us, the little details he puts in. He always said 'when we win the final'. There were no 'ifs'. "That mentality went to the boys, and we believed it. Everyone said 'when not if'. That was the turning point today."
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Clarkson? Mitov? Your views on Dons difference maker
We asked for your views on who could be Aberdeen's hero in Saturday's Scottish Cup final against what some of you said:Alan: For me, there won't just be one hero if we win. It's down to the team as a whole. They need to work together and make Celtic work. Shayden Morris, Graeme Shinnie and Ante Palaversa will be instrumental in this but everyone in Aberdeen colours will have their part to I am hoping Leighton Clarkson shines bright on Saturday. I just hope he can show the form he did when he arrived on loan from Liverpool. When we signed him permanently for the following season, he just failed to show that he was an undoubtedly talented footballer that we were all raving about. We all know that he's got the talent, and potential to be a big influencer in big games. Well they don't get much bigger than on Saturday against an exceptional team, but no one, or team is infallible. Come On You Reds!Daniel: Dimitar Mitov. A string of sensational saves to keep it 0-0. Saves a Earlier in the season some Dons fans thought that Jimmy Thelin could walk on water. Sticking with that theme, I think he should play a 5-4-1 formation and pray for a Clarkson with a pure filth Anything better than a 5-1 defeat will be reasonable. Even as a Dons fan I think Celtic will simply blow us away. A 2-0 loss would be I think the in-form striker for Aberdeen is Kevin Nisbet, so he will attract attention from a very solid Celtic defence. This may leave space for someone else to nick a goal or two. As for who that might be it is hard to suggest and I'm not sure it really matters, the trick will be to get the goal/s. After that keeping the Celtic goal machine out, which is something we struggle to We need a whole different approach to this game. We cannot rely on a similar approach and system that has failed so, so many times against Celtic. If we are to be successful and lift the trophy, we need absolutely everybody to be on their A game, but the likes of Clarkson, who can unlock defences and pick that pass, can also score from set-pieces and long range strikes. We need him at the very top of his game.
