Defender bus takes route to Pittodrie

Dons winger Jeffrey de Visscher reckons Dutch trialist Dave Buscould be the ideal replacement for Zander Diamond, writes AndyGroundwater.

Bus will begin a four-day trial with Aberdeen tomorrow, and withDiamond expected to leave, de Visscher reckons the 29-year-old couldtake his place.

De Visscher, who played with Bus at Dutch side de Graafschapsaid: "Dave is a big, tall, strong defender, has impressive stamina and never gets tired.

"He loves to get one on one with a striker, and is very good inthose situations.

"He is a bit like Zander. He is the same height and the samebuild, but a little bit faster than Zander.

"Dave plays most of the time in the middle of defence, but canplay at full-back as well.

"The Scottish game will suit him better than the Dutch.

"He can easily tackle strikers, particularly in a one on onesituation.

"He always gives 100% and loves training.

"You knew in training that if you got past him, you would have tobe quick or he would get back and tackle you. He is always verycompetitive."

Bus has been out of the picture at de Graafschap, but deVisscher, who joined from the Eredivisie side last summer, reckonsBus will fit in well at Pittodrie.

He said: "Dave is a nice person, and not glamorous at all.

"He is a very down to earth, normal guy.

"He came from the amateurs to de Graafschap, and was the club'splayer of the year in 2005/2006.

"A lot of clubs were interested in him after that, but he decidedto stay where he was."

Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood, whose son Scott recommended Bus,said: "Dave can play in a number of defensive positions. He didvery well in his first couple of seasons there and he is a player Iknow is rated highly."

Bus said: "I have learned in football you must rule out nothing.We will see what happens at Aberdeen.

"Scotland could be a lot of fun."