Adam Rooney

[CraftyToePoke]

Stronger all round for his time in England he says. Hibs were after him too. Good luck to him.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25853892

[SkStu]

I was so excited when he scored a hat trick on his debut for Stoke. He's been nothing but a disappointment to me since.

[CraftyToePoke]

I was so excited when he scored a hat trick on his debut for Stoke. He's been nothing but a disappointment to me since.

To us all Stu, to us all. Particularly TWOK, but that man is hard to please when it comes to strikers.

[geysir]

To us all Stu, to us all. Particularly TWOK, but that man is hard to please when it comes to strikers.
The one who knocks = TOWK (Toke)

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Not hard to please. Just realistic.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Debut goal for Rooney.

[tetsujin1979]

..what he said

[CraftyToePoke]

Scored the second in a 2-1 win to end Celtics mammoth winning league run tonight, Hayes scored too for Aberdeen, Stokes completed 90 for Celtic.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Hat-trick for Rooney this evening. Aberdeen 3-0 up on the night and 8-0 up on aggregate against Daugava Riga.

[DannyInvincible]

This thread's been pretty quiet this past while, but this was Adam Rooney's 20th goal for Aberdeen (against St. Johnstone) in 30 games so far this season and it's a bloody good'un too:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRpHbsMRjqk

Aberdeen are on a great run of form and flying high in the SPL at the minute. Rooney's goals have played a major part in that. They've picked up 26 points from the last available 30 (http://balls.ie/football/8795-irish-spl-striker-scores-a-screamer-wants-irish-cap/) and are 3 points off leaders Celtic.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.herald.ie/sport/dubliner-adam-rooney-has-high-hopes-for-dons-30943315.html

"The Dublin-born striker has scored 20 times in 30 appearances in all competitions for the Dons this season and his manager, Derek McInnes, said he intended to contact Martin O'Neill to make a case for inclusion in the Republic's senior squad".

Pull the other one. Long, Keane, Murphy, McGoldrick, Walters, Stokes and Kevin Doyle off the top of my head are ahead of him in the pecking order; Eoin Doyle, Mooney and Madden too.

I know we're only the paddies like but that's ten players without including generally off-form or out of favor players like Best, Sammon, Cox and Noel Hunt.

[tetsujin1979]

nominated for the SPL player of the season

[TrapAPony]

http://www.herald.ie/sport/dubliner-adam-rooney-has-high-hopes-for-dons-30943315.html

"The Dublin-born striker has scored 20 times in 30 appearances in all competitions for the Dons this season and his manager, Derek McInnes, said he intended to contact Martin O'Neill to make a case for inclusion in the Republic's senior squad".

Pull the other one.

Agreed. Sure Conor Sammon was very good in the SPL too which is a very poor league. Rooney's level is League 1 IMO.

[CraftyToePoke]

His time at Birmingham, Swindon & Oldham would suggest that, yeah. Be interesting to see if another club from that type of level has another look at him.

[nigel-harps1954]

We're long past the stage of players guaranteed places in the squad playing in the SPL. Same level as League One and LOI outside of possibly Celtic, even though they've been horribly poor this season too. 

[Olé Olé]

If you have a look at Scotland, who are on a similar level to us and it is their league, they've only called up one SPL striker in the past 12 months. That was Leigh Griffiths of Celtic. Even he managed 12 league goals in half a season in League One. Rooney managed 13 in two full seasons in League One.

Fair play. Great achievement and all and maybe someone in the Championship might take a punt on him. McInnes' good season over Aberdeen might be recognised by a Championship side who takes a punt and he brings Rooney with him. But I don't feel Rooney's current season form is enough to merit a call-up. I'd be very happy to see him called up if he can translate the goal-scoring form elsewhere.

[samhaydenjr]

If you have a look at Scotland, who are on a similar level to us and it is their league, they've only called up one SPL striker in the past 12 months. That was Leigh Griffiths of Celtic. Even he managed 12 league goals in half a season in League One. Rooney managed 13 in two full seasons in League One.

Fair play. Great achievement and all and maybe someone in the Championship might take a punt on him. McInnes' good season over Aberdeen might be recognised by a Championship side who takes a punt and he brings Rooney with him. But I don't feel Rooney's current season form is enough to merit a call-up. I'd be very happy to see him called up if he can translate the goal-scoring form elsewhere.


On the flip side of that view, Eoin Doyle only scored 11 times in 49 league games in the SPL and then 11 times in one season in League Two before he embarked on his current streak. So it appears both players have hit their groove at the same time and right now I would say they're both about even in the pecking order. Now, based on our current forward options, you're probably right, Rooney and Doyle would still fall short. But when the next qualifying campaign begins, Robbie Keane will surely have retired, while Jonathan Walters, Kevin Doyle and Daryl Murphy will all be 33 and it's entirely possible all three might call it a day. In that scenario, Shane Long would likely become our main striker, with David McGoldrick probably his partner, if we use two up front. If Anthony Stokes can get himself settled, he may have the edge for the next place, but if not that leaves two or possibly three spots up for grabs between Stokes, Rooney, E Doyle, Cox and Sammon. So, given that, there is an argument that Adam Rooney is deserving of a runout in a friendly or two over the next year or so.

Of course there may be developments in the next 12 months that might change all this and squeeze out the potential claims of Rooney, Eoin Doyle etc; Reece Grego-Cox might become a breakout star for QPR; Patrick Bamford may respond to the cajoling of his mother's family (and the meteoric rise of Harry Kane) and switch allegiance to us (as Will Keane also could); Michael Drennan's blistering start for Shamrock Rovers might extend for the season and lead to a successful return to the Championship or Premier League next season. But should these things not happen, then Adam Rooney certainly has a strong claim for a squad place, at least, for the World Cup 2018 campaign, particularly if his goalscoring record continues through next season.

[Olé Olé]

On the flip side of that view, Eoin Doyle only scored 11 times in 49 league games in the SPL and then 11 times in one season in League Two before he embarked on his current streak. So it appears both players have hit their groove at the same time and right now I would say they're both about even in the pecking order. Now, based on our current forward options, you're probably right, Rooney and Doyle would still fall short. But when the next qualifying campaign begins, Robbie Keane will surely have retired, while Jonathan Walters, Kevin Doyle and Daryl Murphy will all be 33 and it's entirely possible all three might call it a day. In that scenario, Shane Long would likely become our main striker, with David McGoldrick probably his partner, if we use two up front. If Anthony Stokes can get himself settled, he may have the edge for the next place, but if not that leaves two or possibly three spots up for grabs between Stokes, Rooney, E Doyle, Cox and Sammon. So, given that, there is an argument that Adam Rooney is deserving of a runout in a friendly or two over the next year or so.

Of course there may be developments in the next 12 months that might change all this and squeeze out the potential claims of Rooney, Eoin Doyle etc; Reece Grego-Cox might become a breakout star for QPR; Patrick Bamford may respond to the cajoling of his mother's family (and the meteoric rise of Harry Kane) and switch allegiance to us (as Will Keane also could); Michael Drennan's blistering start for Shamrock Rovers might extend for the season and lead to a successful return to the Championship or Premier League next season. But should these things not happen, then Adam Rooney certainly has a strong claim for a squad place, at least, for the World Cup 2018 campaign, particularly if his goalscoring record continues through next season.

Can't find fault in any of the above. A few retirements for the next campaign and the door opens for Rooney, if he maintains his current form. One or more of Conor Wilkinson, Sam Byrne, Graham Burke and Sean Maguire could push on/develop too. Ronan Murray scored more in League One than Rooney did last season but, unfortunately, he hasn't played much at Notts County this season.

As for the Doyle comparison, Doyle went to the SPL from the LOI and then onto League Two and One. Rooney spent a few good seasons in the SPL before being unable to find his feet in League One. Doyle most certainly found his feet in League One and, I guess, the litmus test would be to see how Doyle got on if he went back up to the SPL again. Instead, he's moved to the Championship. Hopefully that move works out.

[DannyInvincible]

Scores a penalty to bring Aberdeen level with Celtic in Pittodrie. 1-1.

[punkrocket]

Scored another penalty last night against Hamilton Accies.
Aberdeen win 1.0.

[samhaydenjr]

Scores a penalty to bring Aberdeen level with Celtic in Pittodrie. 1-1.


Scored another penalty last night against Hamilton Accies.
Aberdeen win 1.0.

If we do qualify, we should take him to France for the penalty shoot-outs alone

[DeLorean]

There are no penalty shoot-outs in the group stage :p

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Out for 6 weeks and looking like a long shot for a squad place now.

[samhaydenjr]

Out for 6 weeks and looking like a long shot for a squad place now.

That's a pity - probably would not have made the squad for the Euros, with Keane, Long and Walters as nailed-on members and Daryl Murphy likely to be the one to join them up front. But assuming Keane retires afterwards, at least one spot opens up for the next qualifiers so he's still one to watch for that. McGoldrick would probably be his main competition. That said, a late-season injury to any of these players might give him an opportunity.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Returns from injury to carry on where he left off in February.

20 goals in 27 league games now.

#Prolific

[Stuttgart88]

Good on him. Deserves a look in May, but I'd still be inclined to bring Doyle and Pilkington to France.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

... and injured again.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Netted his 9th European goal for Aberdeen this afternoon.

Only Drew Jarvie (10), John Hewitt (12) and Mark McGhee (14) have more.

[tetsujin1979]

extended his contract at Aberdeen until 2020: http://www.afc.co.uk/news/8255.php

[DeLorean]

Had equalised at Parkhead but they now trail 2-1.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Scored a hat-trick away to Brighton just over a week after turning 18 during his maiden season in the Championship with Stoke. [30-04-06]

Would that make him the youngest Irish player to score a hat-trick at senior level?

[tetsujin1979]

I think so, the closest I can find is Anthony Stokes, scored a hat trick for Falkirk aged 18 years and five months

[tricky_colour]

Saw a reel of his goals on youtube, seems he scores most of his goals from 0-2 years out, the rest are penalties.
At his best from 6 inches out.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm taking a glass half full approach. If Kyle Lafferty can score a hatful in qualifying our lads can too.

[SkStu]

I'm taking a glass half full approach. If Kyle Lafferty can score a hatful in qualifying our lads can too.

Despite your post perhaps being a little tongue-in-cheek, exactly this!

And exactly why we need to not be so shy to call up our Championship prospects and start blooding them as early as possible! Top performers in the Championship can do a fantastic job for us internationally (until we sort our domestic framework out).

[tetsujin1979]

missed a penalty and scored the rebound yesterday
acNt_PUpEnM
Tackle on 0:38, not sure if there's contact or not. That's his tenth of the season, and 70th SPL goal

Jonathan Hayes with the assist on both of the other two Aberdeen goals

[CraftyToePoke]

Hat trick tonight, Hayes involved all over the place too - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38973451

[OwlsFan]

Hat trick tonight, Hayes involved all over the place too - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38973451

It will be interesting to see whether either of the Old Firm come in for them at the end of the season - the usual measure of how a player is progressing in Scotland.

[tetsujin1979]

Celtic are a possibility, if they sell Dembele

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I'd say Hayes might finally attract a seven figure offer in the summer.

3 assists the other night.

[DeLorean]

Scored the only goal in Aberdeen's win against Ross County, his 17th of the season.

[SkStu]

Scored against Hibs after 12 seconds in their 3-2 cup win today. Very nice finish actually.

https://streamable.com/vkx64

[DeLorean]

Scored the opener as Aberdeen beat holders Hibernian 3-2 in the Scottish Cup semi final. Hibs came from two down to level but a late Jonathan Hayes effort deflected in to put the Dons into the final.

[DeLorean]

Threaded on your toes a little there Stu. Nice finish alright, it's rarely a good idea to try to go on a mazy dribble from the kick off like the Hibs number seven.

[OwlsFan]

Watched the full game. Rooney is one of those strikers who doesn't contribute a lot else (i.e. link up etc.) other than a great eye for goal which is of course his primary job.

[tetsujin1979]

from Aberdeen's twitter: https://twitter.com/aberdeenfc/status/861521013347160064
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_S8GGKXcAQ4a_k.jpg

[RiffRaff]

Every time I see his photo I cant help wondering if him and Prince Harry were separated at birth. Others on my doppelganger list are Ian Harte / Andy Sugden from Emmerdale, and Stephen Ward / Finchy from The Office. As you can tell I don't get out much

[Charlie Darwin]

I don't think you see many doppelgangers either.

[SkStu]

Finchy :D :D :D

[DeLorean]

Rooney surprisingly dropped for Scottish Cup Final. Hayes starts. Kicking off on Sky Sports 1 and BBC Scotland now.