I think Calderwood has done a decent job at the Dons but he probably has done as much as he can there. The problem for the Dons fans is that he's probably done as much there as anyone can. The days of Aberdeen challenging for the title are over, and over for good. The best the Don's can hope for in the current set up is the odd cup and third place in the league. I don't know if any Don's fans believe they will have days like they did in the 80s again or whether the desire is to be the third team in Scotland on a regular basis and close the gap a bit on the OF is their real aim.
Changing the point a bit Aberdeen's first goal yesterday was pure com.
No they don't, and yes it is.
One of Calderwood's many failings was that at the start of a season, his goal always seemed to be getting a top six finish, as if the artificial barrier put in place by the SPL somehow made this a success.
What is wrong with starting the season looking to be third, and closing the gap on the OF from previous seasons, and looking to win a cup?
But not Calderwood, how many times did he tell us that he had taken Aberdeen as far as he could, despite getting 3rd once in 5 seasons, and reaching absolutely zero cup finals? That is as far as Aberdeen can expect - seriously? And you wonder why so many Dons fans wanted him out?
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