Pervert ex-Celtic youth coach Jim McCafferty has died behind bars. Vile McCafferty, who was jailed for a catalogue of abuse against young boys, died at HMP Glenochil on Saturday, November 19.
10.11.2022 - 14:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Aberdeen can forget about a third-place finish in the Premiership this season if they continue to give away cheap goals. For all the plaudits the Pittodrie boss Jim Goodwin has earned for the 28 goals that his new look Dons side have netted so far in the Premiership this season, it's the Dons defensive frailties that continue to let them down and particularly on the road. After his first game in charge of the Pittodrie side back in February, which ended in a 1-1 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park, Goodwin vowed that he would “iron out” those defensive problems in a few weeks.
But nearly nine months on from that statement, little progress has been made on that promise. As well as totally reshuffling his attacking options in the summer transfer window, Goodwin also restructured his defence. Declan Gallagher, David Bates and Funso Ojo were moved on after falling out of favour, whilst young star Calvin Ramsay went on to bigger and betting things by joining Liverpool for a club record fee.
Aberdeen’s major defensive surgery over the summer began with Anthony Stewart joining the club from Wycombe Wanderers on a free transfer. He was soon joined by full back Jayden Richardson from Nottingham Forest, and Celtic centre back Liam Scales who arrived on a season-long loan. The Dons rounded off their recruitment in defensive areas by bringing in left back Hayden Coulson, who also joined the club on a loan deal from Middlesborough.
But despite the huge changes in the back line, Jim Goodwin and Aberdeen continue to be plagued by the same problems on a regular basis. The Dons have won five of their six home matches this season, but that one blip came in a 3-2 defeat to Motherwell as they squandered a 2-1 lead to come away from the
Pervert ex-Celtic youth coach Jim McCafferty has died behind bars. Vile McCafferty, who was jailed for a catalogue of abuse against young boys, died at HMP Glenochil on Saturday, November 19.
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