Daily Record

Aberdeen boss Craig Brown launches emergency hunt for new signings in face of injury crisis

CRAIG BROWN last night revealed he has launched an emergency signing search in a bid to help Aberdeen cope with the worst injury crisis of his managerial career.

The Dons boss, who has an entire team sidelined, has ordered his scouts to find players to fill the gaps and maintain the club's revival.

The Pittodrie side have lost just once in 11 games to climb off the bottom into the top half of the SPL but Brown fears the run will hit the buffers unless new recruits are brought on board.

He said: "Even though the transfer window has closed we are doing all we can to identify suitable players because of our horrendous injuries which are the worst I have experienced in management.

"There's a chance another player could come in, especially now we have so many injuries. Our scouts are looking everywhere for potential signings as there are good free agents available."

The Scottish Sun

Ozzy has to cool it

ABERDEEN midfielder Isaac Osbourne's desire to return to action has cost him a further MONTH on the sidelines.

Osbourne damaged a hamstring in last month's Scottish Cup win at Forfar and was pushing himself so hard in training this week he had a recurrence.

But he remains defiant and determined to be back in time to help Dons clinch a top-six finish and Cup glory.

He said: "I was lucky to be given a chance with Aberdeen after being out so long.

"After that there was no way I could turn down an offer to stay.

"I didn't even bother to speak to my agent about any interest from clubs down south.

"Aberdeen is a great club with great fans. There is a lot to look forward to and hopefully we'll get success."

Daily Express

Stuart Duff is first Scot to try Kazakhstan

FORMER Aberdeen and Dundee United star Stuart Duff is set to make a shock move to Kazakhstan.

The 30-year-old midfielder has agreed a lucrative deal to join FC Kairat Almaty for the rest of the season.

Kairat are managed by Englishman and former Aston Villa manager John Gregory.

Duff had been playing in Malta with Qormi but will now become the first high-profile Scot to play in Kazakhstan.

The Scot has now decided to try his luck overseas after spells here with Dundee United, Inverness and the Dons.

Evening Express

Aberdeen FC's Osbourne vows to battle back from injury
Midfielder facing another month on sidelines

ABERDEEN FC's Isaac Osbourne has vowed to return stronger than ever after suffering a fresh injury setback.

The Aberdeen FC midfielder admitted it felt like "I had been shot" when he sustained a hamstring injury.

Osbourne said: "I was sprinting down the wing against Forfar when my hamstring went. At the time I did not know what happened."

Aberdeen FC boss Brown wants new signing
Cover needed after spate of injuries to Pittodrie squad

CRAIG Brown today revealed he could move to take in a new signing as Aberdeen FC struggle with a crippling injury crisis.

Aberdeen FC manager Brown has 11 players sidelined by various injuries.

He said: "There is a chance another player could come in before the end of the season."

The Press and Journal

Dons wary of threat of new-look Hibs

Aberdeen manager Craig Brown has warned his players to beware the unknown when they travel to Hibernian this weekend.

The Dons will face a new-look Hibs side after the arrival of eight players in the January transfer window.