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‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Calum MacDonald signs on 10:24 - Aug 27 with 1773 views
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Calum MacDonald signs on 10:33 - Aug 27 with 1770 views
Excellent runner from left back, drives into the box and gets past players with ease at U23 level, clearly has good technical ability as shown by some of his free kicks (that said, I think Jamie Hanson even once had a reputation as a set piece specialist at youth level). I'd hope it is just a loan but yes, if he's not going to overtake any of our existing LBs....
Disappointed we’ve let him go on a permanent at his age, he still had potential to me, would have rather have seen him haven’t loan at league one level if he’s at that level then come back for the first team.
I like Callum but if he's behind Lowe & Buchanan in the pecking order then it could be time to move him on, unfortunately.
Good luck Calum, couldn't of chosen a better team in league 1 to go to...
I am a nutter. I come from the sea.
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Calum MacDonald signs on 11:36 - Aug 27 with 1752 views
I'm delighted with the signing, someone of this lad's potential is a shrewd move and this kind of recruitment strategy is to be applauded. It's certainly the model that I prefer.
Later on we can flog him off for a bomb and reinvest the money.
But don't be fooled. It's a mid to long term strategy which may not pay this season.
Here's the difficulty as I see it. He's not first team ready, he's never played a league match. He has to be brought through.
Ditto Hardie ditto Nuttall, ditto Kaikai.
All young and inexperienced. All work in progress.
It's going to take very good management to get all these players to fulfill their potential and I'm sure Grayson is up to the job but it's going to be next season when we reap the rewards, not this.
[Post edited 27 Aug 2019 12:18]
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
Blackpool have completed the permanent signing of defender Calum Macdonald from Derby County, the League One side have confirmed.
The 21-year-old left-back has signed a two-year contract at Bloomfield Road, with the option of a further 12 months as part of the deal.
Macdonald, who had made his way up through the youth ranks at Derby, became a regular with the Rams’ Under 23s during his time at the club, and was an unused substitute for the first team on a number of occasions, without ever making a senior appearance for the club.
The defender does however have some first-team experience to his name, having made 21 appearances for National League side Barrow during a loan spell in the 2017/18.
Following confirmation of the deal, Macdonald becomes Blackpool’s 12th signing of the summer transfer window, and speaking to the club’s official website, the defender said: “I’m very, very excited. We agreed that it was time for me to move on and try and establish myself in the game.
“When Blackpool came in, a massive club, it was something that didn’t really take much thinking about. The team’s flying and I can’t wait to be part of it.”
Seasiders boss Simon Grayson also discussed his side’s latest signing, revealing a long-term interest in Macdonald as he said: “Calum is a player that we’ve been aware of for some time.
“He offers versatility down the left-hand side and is at a good age where he will develop. He’s another good addition who adds competition for places.”
Blackpool currently sit second League One, having gone undefeated in their opening five league games of the season, winning three and drawing two.
The Verdict
This looks to be a good signing for all involved.
For Macdonald, this is a move that gives him the opportunity to stake his claim for more regular football at EFL level this season, and with a side that appears to be showing early signs of a push for promotion to the Championship no less.
Blackpool meanwhile are adding another option to their ranks ahead of what will be a long and difficult season, with a player who does seem to have the potential at a high level of the game, given his past recruitment by the Rams.
For Derby themselves, I think this probably suits them as well. Macdonald wasn’t really getting the regular football he would have wanted, so it makes sense for them to allow him to move on in search of that in the final days of the summer transfer window, with the Rams having plenty of options in their defence to be able to cope with his departure.
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
He'll get a start in the Sherpa Van game next Tuesday and not much else just yet I would have thought.
I hope we get a nice surprise and he proves to us otherwise but his future appearances will depend on performances in those games as well as Husband's disciplinary / injury record.
Learning to read clusters is not something your eyes do naturally. It takes constant practice.
Maybe he really wanted more game time than Derby could accommodate. He’s obviously a talented young lad. No point wasting that keeping the bench warm each week.
Welcome Calum. Hope you flourish at Bloomfield Road ðŸ‘
when the monkey is high you do not stare you do not stare 🥴
Blackpool’s latest addition Calum Macdonald says it was a no-brainer to move to Bloomfield Road.
The 21-year-old made the permanent switch from Derby County yesterday, penning a two-year deal with the option to extend by a further 12 months.
The left-back, who was initially reported to be joining the Seasiders on loan, becomes Blackpool’s 12th signing of the summer.
Macdonald said: “Since I knew about Blackpool’s interest I’ve kept a real close eye on their results to see how they’re going. They’re absolutely flying and I can’t wait to be a part of it.
“It’s a long time since I’ve had a change like this. It’s the first time I have moved since I was 11 years old but I can’t wait to get started. I’m very, very excited.”
Macdonald, who came through the youth ranks at Pride Park, has yet to make a senior appearance for the Rams.
But he has been in and around the senior squad and was named on the bench for numerous Championship fixtures.
Macdonald says this is the right time to part ways in his search for regular first-team football. He said: “I think both me and Derby agreed it was time for me to move on and establish myself in the game.
“And when Blackpool came in, it’s a massive club and it didn’t take much thinking about.
“I feel very fit. I’ve been playing games and I’ve been on the pre-season tour with the first team. I’m feeling fit and I’m ready to go.”
Macdonald can also play at centre-back and in midfield. “I’m a bit of a utility player in a way but fundamentally left-back is my main position,” he said. “But I think it’s important I test myself in other positions as well.
“I’d say I’m quite a technical player and my main strengths are decision-making, playing out from the back and passing.”
Macdonald becomes the second player to make the permanent switch from Derby to Blackpool this year, following midfielder Callum Guy.
“Callum was with me at Derby for a couple of years, so it will be nice to see him as I’ve not seen him for a while,” Macdonald added. “It will be nice to catch up and see a familiar face.”
Having won Derby’s under-23 player of the year award for 2016/17, Macdonald had success on loan at non-league Barrow the following season, scoring once in 21 National League appearances.
An ever-present in Derby’s under-23 side in Premier League 2, he made his Scotland Under-21 debut in October 2016.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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Calum MacDonald signs on 11:21 - Aug 31 with 1662 views
Simon Grayson says Blackpool’s signing of Calum Macdonald was a deal that worked for all parties involved.
The Seasiders were initially expected to bring the left-back in on a loan deal from Championship side Derby County.
But the 21-year-old has arrived at Bloomfield Road on a permanent deal earlier this week, penning a two-year deal with the option to extend by a further 12 months.
It has not been revealed if a fee was involved, but Grayson insists both sides were satisfied with the eventual agreement.
“Without going into too much detail, it was more about the opportunity for the player to come,” the Pool boss told The Gazette.
“Derby recognised what the lad had done for them by coming through the ranks but wasn’t going to be ready for them.
“It was a deal that worked for us and it worked for Derby too.”
Macdonald, who came through the youth ranks at Pride Park, has yet to make a senior appearance for the Rams.
But he has been in and around the senior squad and was named on the bench for numerous Championship fixtures.
Macdonald could come into the Blackpool squad and potentially make his debut in today’s game against Portsmouth at Bloomfield Road.
“He’s young and an exciting prospect in terms of where he can play,” Grayson added. “He can play left-back, left wing-back and centre midfield as well.
“He’s a player Derby thought highly of but maybe he wasn’t going to get the opportunity to break into their team.
“After watching him a few times we decided it was a good deal for us.
“He’s young, hungry and looking to improve and make a living in the game.
“I’ve seen a lot of Under-23 football at different levels with my son being at Blackburn.
“But a few scouts had also watched him so you do your research and your work on it and you speak to coaches who have trained him, as we do with all our signings.”
Macdonald becomes the second player to make the permanent switch from Derby to Blackpool this year, following midfielder Callum Guy.
Having won Derby’s Under-23 player of the year award for 2016/17, Macdonald had success on loan at non-league Barrow the following season, scoring once in 21 National League appearances.
An ever-present in Derby’s Under-23 side in Premier League 2, he made his Scotland Under-21 debut in October 2016.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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