Interest in Aluko

[the goal machine 7,824]

I think Aberdeen can claim compensation because he spent a certain amount of time developing there and he's still young enough for that to be worth compensation. Not sure of the exact rules though.

[Ben10 2,294]

He's like that mendy taouil cunt that plays with killie, fast and skillful but built like a rake.

[Guest]

Maybe coming to a big club is just the motivation he needs to step his game up and produce consistently

[LeeWallaceRFC 3,920]

Would rather see Ortiz, Bedoya, McKay etc have a go first tbh and 200k for a player who's been without a club for 5 months or something.

[LeeWallaceRFC 3,920]

Rangers told they may land Sone Aluko for free:

http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/278958-aberdeen-due-training-compensation-if-sone-aluko-wins-rangers-deal/

[BlueSuedeSambas 54,666]

Latest from the STV website

Rangers have been advised they may be able to land Sone Aluko on a free transfer, despite Aberdeen insisting they would be entitled to training compensation.

The Nigerian international is without a club, having left the Dons in the summer, and has started a week-long trial with Ally McCoist's side.

Aluko spent three seasons at Pittodrie, one of which was spent on loan from Birmingham City, and Aberdeen believe they are entitled to training costs for that spell under SPL rule D11.

STV understands however the player's representatives are taking legal advice over the assertion that Aberdeen contributed to his development, given that he was signed as a first team player.

It is understood Rangers would take their own legal advice over the matter if they decided to offer a deal to the 22-year-old, before deciding whether to pursue a claim that no money was due.

As Aluko turns 23 in February, and Aberdeen offered him a new contract before his deal expired in June, his former club believe they would be entitled to compensation and it would come down to the two clubs to settle.

If Aberdeen and Rangers were unable to agree upon an amount, either club has the right to refer the matter to an SPL compensation tribunal.

A tribunal is comprised of a legally qualified chairman independent of the two sides, a member of the SPL board and a representative of the player.

FIFA regulations on training compensation do not apply as they only come into force if a player moves to a club in another association.

Had Aluko been transferring to a club outwith of Scotland, Aberdeen, as a category two club, would have been entitled to pursue £180,000 in training costs.

Under FIFA's solidarity mechanism, five per cent of those costs would then have been payable to the player's former clubs, Birmingham City and Blackpool, calculated across the period of time he spent with both.

http://sport.stv.tv/...s-rangers-deal/

[Bonkgers 3]

Good wee player, infact i'd take him everytime over Ortiz.

[Davie2909 21]

Below is a key of a few Key phrases from the club

Trial with Rangers = Will not be signing

48 Hours = 3 weeks perhaps and we might have signed some duffer

[Creampuff 22,628]

I feel he stagnated at Aberdeen.

We can surround him with better players, give him more time on the ball and play more attacking football.

I'm hopeful on this one.

[kirkiebear 1,013]

When you hear that we have taken someone on trial you have your doubts anything will come of it. When was the last time we actually signed a trialist that impressed?

[kirkiebear 1,013]

Seen this on an aberdeen forum, had to post this

madjockmcferson, on 13 November 2011 - 04:40 PM, said:

Oh yeah...didn't see that other thread.

PS : I'd take any Rangers first team player. They are all, mostly, better than ours.

tup, Posted 13 November 2011 - 04:59 PM

Velicka?

If they're not good enough for Rangers, they're not good enough for Aberdeen, we are their equals, let's stop talking as if we're miles behind, they got on their pedestal by cheating remember. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[lidorfc 6,685]

Seen this on an aberdeen forum, had to post this

madjockmcferson, on 13 November 2011 - 04:40 PM, said:

Oh yeah...didn't see that other thread.

PS : I'd take any Rangers first team player. They are all, mostly, better than ours.

tup, Posted 13 November 2011 - 04:59 PM

Velicka?

If they're not good enough for Rangers, they're not good enough for Aberdeen, we are their equals, let's stop talking as if we're miles behind, they got on their pedestal by cheating remember. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Delusional sheep shagging bastard.

[Clemdog 39,389]

Seen this on an aberdeen forum, had to post this

madjockmcferson, on 13 November 2011 - 04:40 PM, said:

Oh yeah...didn't see that other thread.

PS : I'd take any Rangers first team player. They are all, mostly, better than ours.

tup, Posted 13 November 2011 - 04:59 PM

Velicka?

If they're not good enough for Rangers, they're not good enough for Aberdeen, we are their equals, let's stop talking as if we're miles behind, they got on their pedestal by cheating remember. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jesus Jonny :lol:

You wonder how these people actually function in the real world.

I hope this is sarcasm after some moron poster said we got were we are today through cheating, it'd still be just as bad.

[Zappa 358]

If he's on a free (or very very cheap) I'd take him. Cracking player that didn't get to show his true abilities in the granite (enter cheap blended rock) city.

[Canadaready 9,437]

he's a decent option if cheep. holds on to the ball well and gets at the opposition.

Thats what I was thinking.

[gunslinger 270]

He signed a pre-contract did he not? Aluko has been without a club for months. I'm not sure how it works either, but I don't think could ever justify a fee of £200k for a player they haven't had on their books since last season.

there is a system in place. even when you sign a 17 year old you pay out to the club that developed him.

[gunslinger 270]

Thats what I was thinking.

he's caused us problems and people should realise he will do better with better players and coaches around him.

will he be a star probably not but he's worth a look.

[debear 603]

he's caused us problems and people should realise he will do better with better players and coaches around him.

will he be a star probably not but he's worth a look.

I don't remember him causing us any real problems.

In fact, Medhi Taouil caused us more problems for a similar style player, and he's pish.

On what basis would he be a star?

[RFC55 110,350]

I read an interview with Kenny Mcd today and he said that Rangers have been monitoring him for the last couple of years and they feel he was better in his second season. So maybe its not just a jump in and see deal but they have actively kept an eye on him?

[loch71 10]

I don't remember him causing us any real problems.

In fact, Medhi Taouil caused us more problems for a similar style player, and he's pish.

On what basis would he be a star?

What kind of basis is that to judge a player? Do you not think that these players (Taouil and Aluko) would relish playing with better players around them as opposed to being a tricky player in a team that is struggling? Sometimes you need to think out of the box when it comes to players. Most people would have wanted the Hungarian CB at the start of the season as opposed to Bocanegra or Goian based on his transfer fee alone

[gersandy 594]

Thought he was a decent player. could do alot worse.

[gunslinger 270]

I don't remember him causing us any real problems.

In fact, Medhi Taouil caused us more problems for a similar style player, and he's pish.

On what basis would he be a star?

I didn't say he would be. kenny mcdowal remembers him causing us problems BTW.

as for medi isn't he a lot older.

[debear 603]

What kind of basis is that to judge a player? Do you not think that these players (Taouil and Aluko) would relish playing with better players around them as opposed to being a tricky player in a team that is struggling? Sometimes you need to think out of the box when it comes to players. Most people would have wanted the Hungarian CB at the start of the season as opposed to Bocanegra or Goian based on his transfer fee alone

I can only base my judgement on a player on what I see of them, and thats pretty much in games against us, and the odd 5 mins on Sportscene.

Some players you see you think would thrive in a better team cause they stand out so much, other not so much.

And from what I've seen of Aluko (and Taouil), they aren't very good. Few flicks and tricks, buit nothing at the end of it.

[Goianegra 4,704]

Was always standout for Aberdeen imo. That might not be saying much, but I think we could do a lot worse. Could do a lot better... But considering our financial situation and all, I think he'd be quite a clever signing with Naismith's injury. If we sign him on a fair wage I definitely won't be complaining.

[gunslinger 270]

I know, but what I'm saying is I don't they can justify the figure they are demanding.

I believe its the figure using the current formula. or so they said on radio Scotland on Saturday.