ceudmilefailte Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, adamntg said: What were his parents thinking? From Aberdeen, probably never heard of Lewis Carroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 6 hours ago, adamntg said: What were his parents thinking? It still isn't as bad as the English lower league player named Max Power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syecosse Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Alexander Smith 15 year old Rangers midfielder is apparently on his way to Arsenal 6 figure fee, apparently got 4 MOM in 6 matches in an international tournament for age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 30 minutes ago, syecosse said: Alexander Smith 15 year old Rangers midfielder is apparently on his way to Arsenal 6 figure fee, apparently got 4 MOM in 6 matches in an international tournament for age. How many of these moves actually work out? Apart from Gilmour, I cannot think of another 15/16 year old who went from an SPL club to England and became successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Burj_Alba said: How many of these moves actually work out? Apart from Gilmour, I cannot think of another 15/16 year old who went from an SPL club to England and became successful. Darren fletcher did ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 6 hours ago, Burj_Alba said: How many of these moves actually work out? Apart from Gilmour, I cannot think of another 15/16 year old who went from an SPL club to England and became successful. Harry Souttar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 9 hours ago, scotlad said: It still isn't as bad as the English lower league player named Max Power! See also Christian Dailly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borojock Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 13 hours ago, syecosse said: Alexander Smith 15 year old Rangers midfielder is apparently on his way to Arsenal 6 figure fee, apparently got 4 MOM in 6 matches in an international tournament for age. Apparently duel nationality with US and appeared for them at U-15 level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 6 hours ago, borojock said: Apparently 'duel' nationality with US and appeared for them at U-15 level Pistols at dawn? 😁 Edited February 23 by todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 hours ago, borojock said: Apparently duel nationality with US and appeared for them at U-15 level I think that’s acceptable on this board it’s only half English people that can’t have dual nationality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scots_Wha_Hae Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 19 hours ago, Burj_Alba said: How many of these moves actually work out? Apart from Gilmour, I cannot think of another 15/16 year old who went from an SPL club to England and became successful. I would say at the current scale it's a relatively new phenomenon. There have always been kids who moved down south of course, but the active scouting and signing of kids in the 15-17yo age bracket by the biggest EPL clubs is pretty new and the signing of kids on their first professional contract of any type is definitely new. I first really became aware of it with Gilmour 5 or so years ago. Arguably Gilmour and Hickey are the two successes so far, with Hickey obviously different having played professionally before he left. Most of the high profile transfers I can think of are 20 and under so it's probably too early to say if this has been advantageous or not to our youth development aims at a national level. Looking at our youth squads we should start to see a number of these break through soon though if they are good enough. Some to look out for in my opinion (some more obvious than others) U21: Doak, Mebude, Bowie, Ure, Morrison, Kerr Smith U19: Rory Wilson, Gabe Forsyth, Ethan Laidlaw, Charlie McArthur, Ryan One, Dylan Reid U17: Lewis Pirie, Aidan Borland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immcinto Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 21 hours ago, Burj_Alba said: How many of these moves actually work out? Apart from Gilmour, I cannot think of another 15/16 year old who went from an SPL club to England and became successful. To be fair, I can't think of many players who stayed at SPL clubs becoming successful either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviebee Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Who was the young guy with the wacky name that went from Aberdeen to Ibrox? Haven't seen him appear in any of the lower age squads. (I'd obviously recognise the name if I saw it!) He was meant to be a superstar in the making. Heard the other day as well that Liverpool are supposed to be in for Frimpong. Not sure where that'd leave Calvin Ramsay considering there's a N Irish guy the same age already getting first team games there at right-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theabsentee Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 5 hours ago, daviebee said: Who was the young guy with the wacky name that went from Aberdeen to Ibrox? Haven't seen him appear in any of the lower age squads. (I'd obviously recognise the name if I saw it!) He was meant to be a superstar in the making. Heard the other day as well that Liverpool are supposed to be in for Frimpong. Not sure where that'd leave Calvin Ramsay considering there's a N Irish guy the same age already getting first team games there at right-back. Ramsay isn't even starting in league 1 with Bolton currently, he really needs a run of games to build confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 10 hours ago, daviebee said: Who was the young guy with the wacky name that went from Aberdeen to Ibrox? Haven't seen him appear in any of the lower age squads. (I'd obviously recognise the name if I saw it!) He was meant to be a superstar in the making. Heard the other day as well that Liverpool are supposed to be in for Frimpong. Not sure where that'd leave Calvin Ramsay considering there's a N Irish guy the same age already getting first team games there at right-back. Lancelot Pollard? Had a check and he’s apparently left Rangers for Sparta Rotterdam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: Lancelot Pollard? Had a check and he’s apparently left Rangers for Sparta Rotterdam. If he doesn't make it with them, then he is off to The Knights of Middle England. https://www.knightsofmiddleengland.com/shows-and-entertainment/jousting-and-stunt-displays/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviebee Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 13 hours ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: Lancelot Pollard? Had a check and he’s apparently left Rangers for Sparta Rotterdam. Aye that was him. Fkin hell, what a handle! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviebee Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 18 hours ago, theabsentee said: Ramsay isn't even starting in league 1 with Bolton currently, he really needs a run of games to build confidence. Hindsight's a wonderful thing, but he would've been better staying at Aberdeen for another couple of years. Hope he doesn't just disappear into the lower leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 15 hours ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: Lancelot Pollard? Had a check and he’s apparently left Rangers for Sparta Rotterdam. Must be a different Lancelot Pollard…. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFH64 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 On 2/24/2024 at 8:51 AM, Super_Scotlandfan said: Lancelot Pollard? Had a check and he’s apparently left Rangers for Sparta Rotterdam. Sounds like a porn star 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger intae them Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Bastard son of sue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Rumours on a Rangers forum from a seemingly reliable source that Man Utd want to buy Nathan Patterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanBlessed Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 10 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: Rumours on a Rangers forum from a seemingly reliable source that Man Utd want to buy Nathan Patterson. That would be a surprise as I'd have thought they'd be setting their sights higher. Maybe he'll develop into a really good player but he's 22 which isn't THAT young for his position. BBC reporting that Bayern Munich want Robertson. Klopp is leaving and Robertson is going to turn 30 soon so it might be the time to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 2 hours ago, BryanBlessed said: That would be a surprise as I'd have thought they'd be setting their sights higher. Maybe he'll develop into a really good player but he's 22 which isn't THAT young for his position. BBC reporting that Bayern Munich want Robertson. Klopp is leaving and Robertson is going to turn 30 soon so it might be the time to move. Not surprised he's been linked with Bayern Munich, especially with Alphonso Davies looking very likely is going to Real Madrid Edited February 28 by DesiScotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Robbo's probably got one more big move left in him - this could be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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