Hemmin Jimmy, Ya Baas!

Dons boss Jimmy Calderwood has performed a dramatic U-turn in the build up to Saturday's match with Caley Thistle. The gaffer brought in trialist Sven Baas to play in a closed-doors friendly against Brechin on Monday, and may bring the Dutchman in on a short-term loan - despite ruling this out in Monday's Evening Express.

Jimmy told the EE two days ago: "There is absolutely no chance of in someone on a short term loan, that is not an option I will pursue," he said.However Baas, who was released by Dutch second division side Volendam in the summer, is still at Pittodrie after impressing on Monday.

The 25-year-old spent six seasons at Haarlem and has made 141 appearances in the Dutch League, and may have to step in on Saturday to help out the Dons' crisis-hit defence.

Jimmy admitted yesterday that Baas could be drafted in as a short term replacement.

He told yesterday's Evening Express: "We have big problems in defence at the moment so I decided to have a look at Baas.

"He has come over to Britain and is willing to take a gamble to win a deal."He is financing this himself so Aberdeen have nothing to lose by taking him in on trial."

"If there is to be any deal it would definitely be short term for now."