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Published Date: 12 June 2009
By Scott Davie
THE bid to install Mark McGhee as manager at Pittodrie stalled again last night with Aberdeen and Motherwell unable to agree on compensation.
But the three-week saga could end today with both sides nearing a compromise. Fir Park owner John Boyle had demanded £260,000 for the loss of his manager while Dons chairman Stewart Milne only offered £150,000.

However, last night it was reported that the gap between the clubs had narrowed to just £25,000 and a deal is likely to be reached today to appoint the successor to Jimmy Calderwood who was sacked on the final day of the league season.

A Pittodrie spokesman admitted last night: "There will be nothing done today and I can't say if there will be tomorrow. But we hope to bring things to a conclusion as soon as possible."

McGhee, along with his assistant Scott Leitch, arrived in Aberdeen yesterday for talks with his former team-mate Willie Miller, the Pittodrie director of football. McGhee, who has agreed personal terms on a two-year contract, emerged confident from the meeting and told local media that he might see them later in the day. However, compensation could not be resolved.





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  • Last Updated: 11 June 2009 10:10 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Aberdeen FC
 
1

Silence of the Yams,

12/06/2009 00:14:44
No doubt there will be a fair bit "copper wire" left over once the dismals get their man.
2

Gordieboy,

Musselburgh 12/06/2009 01:17:24
For God's sake Dons just give them the money!

Really tired of this saga now and just want it resolved!
3

Jon Bon Jovi,

Dublin 12/06/2009 03:15:33

maybe wiggy should give them the diamond studded toaster, that should make up the difference....
4

Angoos,

Baku, Azerbaijan 12/06/2009 08:09:31
In this article the journalist states :

"a deal is likely to be reached today to appoint the successor to Jimmy Calderwood who was sacked on the final day of the league season"

Didn't he leave by "mutual concent" ????
5

Lion-O "Lord Of The ThunderCats,

12/06/2009 08:18:06
Here was me thinking the delay was down to the amount of clauses McGhee wanted in his contract, when it's actually down to one of the top 10 richest men in Scotland not paying out £250k.

Like Celtic, if you rate the manager you pay the compensation.
6

Big Red,

Eberdeen 12/06/2009 08:33:55

Stewarty Milne's not one of the richest men in the country for no reason.
I'be believe the bog paper in his hoose as got 'please use both sides written on it'.

25 grand is a lot of money to The Dons. We could buy another 4 Darren Mackie's wi' all that cash.

7

Andy1,

12/06/2009 09:37:59
How undignified.

Best way is the model Hibs follow - say nothing until you get the deal done.
8

Molz,

porty 12/06/2009 10:22:10
#2...they dont have the money!!

 

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