Aberdeen FC boss buoyed by Hartley’s arrival
‘People said we couldn’t pull it off, but we have’
By Charlie Allan with Aberdeen FC in England
Published: 28/07/2010
THE toothy smile that lit up Mark McGhee’s face said more than a thousand words.
The Aberdeen FC manager had the look of the cat who’s got the cream.
McGhee needed a captain and a class midfielder to show the fans that Aberdeen FC mean business in the season ahead.
In Paul Hartley he has secured both, without having to release a single penny for a transfer fee.
“I have to admit I’m buoyed by it all,” said McGhee.
“I don’t think many people in Aberdeen, even some of the ones within the football club, thought we would manage to pull this one off.
“Given the budget we’ve had to spend, it’s great we’ve ended up with a signing as high profile as Paul.
“The group of other players we’ve signed in recent weeks aren’t too bad either.
“We have brought in a good mixture of experience and players with great potential, so I think it’s a job well done.
“Once Sone Aluko, Peter Pawlett and Richard Foster are fit again and we are able to add pace in wide areas, we are going to have a really good team.
“We will also have more options on the bench than there was last season, which is crucial for any manager.”
