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STV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Australian goalkeeper Nick Suman joins Aberdeen from Cove
Australian goalkeeper Nick Suman has made the short trip from Cove to Pittodrie after joining Aberdeen. The 25-year-old moved to the North East of Scotland two years ago and now makes the step up to join the Scottish Cup holders. Suman, who will provide cover and competition for Hampden hero Dimitar Mitov, told Aberdeen's official website: 'I've been living here for a couple of years now, I know how big a club this is and I understand what it means to the fans so it's a real honour to sign for Aberdeen. 'I've been enjoying playing my football at Cove. It's been a great experience and it's provided a real platform for my development, so I'm pleased the hard work has paid off and I'm really thankful this opportunity came up for me. 'I went to a few games at Pittodrie last season and the atmosphere was incredible. It's special to see how much it means to everyone and I can't wait to be part of that.' Manager Jimmy Thelin added: 'He is a goalkeeper with a commanding presence, a strong record for clean sheets and he has demonstrated excellent qualities during his time in Scottish football. 'Nick had interest from other clubs, but we strongly believe this will be the right environment for him to take the next step in his career. 'He will be a valuable addition to our squad and will provide healthy competition for the number one spot.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Aberdeen could add seven signings, says Cormack
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says up to seven new signings could arrive at Pittodrie this summer as they plan for guaranteed European football through the first half of next Dons' Scottish Cup final triumph over Celtic means they have a Europa League play-off and, should they lose, will drop into the Conference club have already signed goalkeeper Nick Suman and winger Nicolas Milanovic."Yeah, I would think that anything between five and seven players, maybe at this stage," Cormack told Graham Speirs' podcast Press Box., external"It's great that with [chief executive] Alan Burrows and [director of football] Steven Gunn being there, they're the guys that are working with the recruitment team on this."Because obviously [there are] a number of loan players that we brought in and one or two players kind of out of contract."So from what I'm seeing, I'm really impressed with the work the team are doing."Cormack also didn't rule out a return for 20-year-old defender Alfie Dorrington, who made 16 appearances after arriving on loan from Tottenham in added: "I know Spurs have been, as I understand it from Steven and Alan, delighted with his loan. "It's the first time the boy's been away from home in London, and he told me a number of times he's absolutely loved being away on his own, and he looks after himself as a player as well. "So we'll just have to wait and see on that one."Getting balance through the squad is also key for Cormack, who reckons the club are well placed to build in their first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years."In terms of squad planning, we're in the best shape we've been since I've been back involved with the club almost eight years ago," he said."We've got a clear squad planning of core players through to development players model, and it's going to take us about another 12 to 24 months to get that there, but following that strategy is important."
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
'I know how big this club is' - Dons move an 'honour' for Suman
Goalkeeper Nick Suman says it's "an honour" to sign for Aberdeen as he prepares to make the switch from fellow north-east club Cove Rangers. The 25-year-old Australian will link up with Jimmy Thelin's side next month when his contract at Cove expires, having spent the past two years at the Balmoral Stadium. "I'm excited to see what the next few years have in store for me," Suman said."I've been living here for a couple of years now, I know how big a club this is, and I understand what it means to the fans so it's a real honour to sign for Aberdeen."I've been enjoying playing my football at Cove. It's been a great experience and it's provided a real platform for my development, so I'm pleased the hard work has paid off and I'm really thankful this opportunity came up for me. I'm excited to work under the manager and goalkeeping coach, Craig [Hinchliffe]."I went to a few games at Pittodrie last season, and the atmosphere was incredible. It's special to see how much it means to everyone, and I can't wait to be part of that."
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Aberdeen agree deal for goalkeeper Suman
Goalkeeper Nick Suman is to join Aberdeen as free agent in June when his contract with Cove Rangers 25-year-old Australian has spent two seasons at Balmoral, making 59 appearances for the League One Ross Doohan and Tom Ritchie moving on, number one choice Dimitar Mitov had been the only goalkeeper remaining in the Dons squad."He is a goalkeeper with a commanding presence, a strong record for clean sheets and he has demonstrated excellent qualities during his time in Scottish football," said Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin."Nick had interest from other clubs, but we strongly believe this will be the right environment for him to take the next step in his career. He will be a valuable addition to our squad and will provide healthy competition for the number one spot."
BBC News
6 days ago
- 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.
