Source: Team_Talk
Pawlett pens new deal with Dons
The attacking midfielder has impressed since making his breakthrough to the first team and the contract keeps the 18-year-old at Pittodrie until the summer of 2014.[LNB]But boss Mark McGhee admits the Dons have little hope of retaining his services beyond that deal if he continues to fulfil his potential.[LNB]"He has signed for four-and-a-half years and I'll be amazed if Peter Pawlett signs another contract here," McGhee told RedTV.[LNB]"The punters need to enjoy him during this period because I think in four-and-a-half years time, Peter Pawlett will not be a player that Aberdeen can afford.[LNB]"He is going to become a really good player and hopefully he will be here long enough to get to a level where, when he moves, it will be a big move for him and a big move for the club.[LNB]"Peter Pawlett has a big future ahead and the commitment we now have to make to him is that we have to be prepared to work with him every day, help him, improve him, teach him and work with him to make him the best he can possibly be because of the commitment he has shown to us."[LNB]Meanwhile, McGhee was praised for his efforts since joining the Dons in the summer by chairman Stewart Milne at last night's AGM.[LNB]Milne said: "Mark is on the right path on the football front and the fans seem to be very happy with the way he's shaping up the team.[LNB]"It's encouraging for everyone to see how important the young players have become as part of his squad."[LNB]Milne was quizzed by shareholders on money which will made available to McGhee for new players but insisted the club will not spend beyond its means.[LNB]He said: "We believe that Mark has a very good football budget at the club; it's probably better than most clubs in the SPL. We believe he will use that budget effectively.[LNB]"We've always said that we want to put as much investment into the football front as we possibly can but what we are not going to do is set a cost base here within the club that the club simply can't afford going forward."[LNB]Milne also discussed plans for Aberdeen to move into their new stadium in the Loirston Loch area of the city by 2013.[LNB]Some fans are unhappy at the prospect of leaving their Pittodrie home.[LNB]But Milne said: "We will be working with the fanbase in the coming months to get everyone convinced.[LNB]"The decision has been made now and we have to shape this up into being the best possible stadium for Aberdeen Football Club and its fans."[LNB][LNB]
