craigrfcc 265 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Rangers land sought-after Scotland age-group captain ahead of Celtic showdown RANGERS have snapped up Scotland Under-16 captain Jack Adamson – and are set to hand him a dream debut against Celtic this weekend. The left-sided player put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal with the Glasgow giants this week after spending four seasons with Hibs. The 16-year-old was interesting a number of English Premier League clubs and represented Stoke City at a youth tournament in Germany this summer. However, Adamson had no hesitation in agreeing to move to the Gers when the high-flying Championship club made an approach for him. He said: “To be offered the opportunity to sign and play for Rangers at the age of 16 is a very proud moment for me and my family. I am thrilled.” The youngster, who skippered his country in the Victory Shield last year, paid tribute to Hibs for the role the Easter Road club have played in his football career. He added: “I will always be grateful to the coaching staff at Hibernian Academy particularly in my earlier years as they were key to my football development.” Adamson, who hails from Linlithgow, will make his debut for the Ibrox club in the under-17 match against Celtic at Lennoxtown on Sunday. Adamson is represented by Viola FC and their Head of Youth Elliott Fillingham believes he will progress as a player working at Auchenhowie. He said: “We are delighted for Jack and his family on his move to Rangers. We believe the football philosophy at the academy at Rangers will compliment Jack’s strengths well. “We are excited about the next chapter of his learning and development as he progresses towards the first team” Viola FC supremo John Viola said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for a very talented young player and we look forward to working with him over the next few years of his development.” Source: Evening Times Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,743 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great to here the part about the football philosophy in the academy complementing his strengths. Wish the boy all the luck in the world, but it really is encouraging to hear what's going on behind the scenes these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUILDMYGALLOWS1986 413 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Not seen him play but good news none the less ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,292 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Good news Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,901 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Another one poached from Hivs.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 He'll have a loyalty card for Nandos by the end of the weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 This is the benefit of having a highly reputable youth facility & staff that run it. Under previous managers & regimes we played at a youth system and the path to actually making it to 1st team football was stifled by the desire for "experience". Potential youth players wouldn't look at RFC because they would spend a couple of years fighting for 1st team action, never get it, then move on, having to rebuild their careers again. Now, we have a very clear understanding of how our youth squad will benefit the 1st team, our manager has made clear his views that if you're good enough, you're old enough & that message is being made very clear to the youth players of other clubs looking in. Now we are able to demonstrate a path to 1st team football, we are able to show that we can improve you as a player, we are able to show that, once again, The Rangers is a club with forward thinking ideas, modern training methods & place where youth will be developed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodster 162 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 A very short term of contract to be signing at the age of 16. I wonder if one side more than the other was not prepared to commit for a longer period?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Does seem a short contract ,not sure if at that age that is standard. However I am sure by the time the contract is up we will know if he is good enough and if he is he will sign a longer contract. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aird 3,774 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Is it not just a youth contract at 16 then he goes pro at 17? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 It would be nice to see some return from Auchenhowie, we seem to be guilty of paying fees for boys then releasing them a year or two later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,686 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Welcome young man make the most of you're chance with us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AljayBoy 2,298 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 A very short term of contract to be signing at the age of 16. I wonder if one side more than the other was not prepared to commit for a longer period??I could be wrong but i think there's a limit to how long a contract under 17s can be, so not too worried that it's only a year.If he's good enough he'll sign a professional one after this one's up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therightway 65 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Is it not just a youth contract at 16 then he goes pro at 17?I think in Scotland you can sign professional deals at 16, in England its 17. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,311 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Not sure what the ages are for pro contracts. But would hazard a guess the scumdee utd had a lot to do with it by signing kids on 7 year deals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,642 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Elliot Fillingham was in the year above me at school Shite footballer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,484 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Linlithgow Apparently went to my school and is a couple years younger than me, don't know him though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRF-LCC-RFC 54 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thanks for sharing mate, maybe you should edit the thread title so that it get's more views and more people will know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 The left-sided player put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal with the Glasgow giants this week after spending four seasons with Hibs.I thought Hibs didn't sell players to their rivals? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,321 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Welcome wee man, may the badge on your shirt make your chest swell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great to hear our club are snapping up talented young players from under our rivals noses. Welcome to Rangers young man.The best club in the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,901 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Great to hear our club are snapping up talented young players from under our rivals noses. Welcome to Rangers young man.The best club in the world.That's the clubs plan going forward.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Stubbsy was annoyed with Scottie, Jackie will leave him raging, nice one Markie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejim55 24 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 3-1 rangers at halftime at lennoxtown the jungles are kicking lumps out our boys... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejim55 24 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Jungles down to ten men...shocking tackle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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