JamieD 18,932 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/04/oliver-burke-england-scotland-rb-leipzig-nottingham-forest?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Tweet Quote A month has passed since the winger’s £13m move from Nottingham Forest to RB Leipzig, a record fee for a Scottish player, and in case his international commitment left any doubt about the courage of his convictions it is fascinating to hear why he chose a seven-year-old club in a provincial German city ahead of significant offers from the Premier League. “You only can only look at your Chelseas and see the amount of talent they have but they’re all out on loan and not getting used,” Burke says, warming to a theme he touches on throughout the interview. “You don’t feel wanted by a club when you sign for them for however much and all of a sudden you’re there for two training sessions and they’ve just bought someone for double the amount. You’re thinking: ‘Why would they play me when they’ve just bought this guy that plays in my position, is more experienced, and has a higher profile?’ For me, it was a no-brainer really.” No idea if he's up to the hype but he seems abnormally smart and forward-thinking for a 19 year-old footballer. Then again, he could get snapped in half next week and regret never getting a big money move Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,760 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I played against a Leipzig fan on FIFA. Burke is quality in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aird 3,774 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 He changed the game when he come on against Dortmund a few weeks back. Leipzig went onto win, first time i've seen him play. Seems like a bit of a tank of a player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 One of Scotland's best players already tbh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne2Win 40 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Quality Player, needs to get played. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred H Crawford 1,182 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 4 hours ago, JamieD said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/oct/04/oliver-burke-england-scotland-rb-leipzig-nottingham-forest?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Tweet Then again, he could get snapped in half next week and regret never getting a big money move Sometimes you only get one shot at the big time . I always recall a boy called Kenny Mackie who knocked back the chance to sign for us from Dunfermline just after Big Jock took over from Waddell . Done fuck all in football after that and must have been gutted watching us win 2 trebles , another championship and a Scottish cup under Wallace . The boy looks a find right enough and since he never played up here he should avoid the scottish media over hype eg Ryan mini messi Gauld .and every young player the tarriers bring through . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Have we found out who he supports yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 4 hours ago, G.E.C. said: I played against a Leipzig fan on FIFA. Burke is quality in it. He is, fucking strong and rapid the bastard. I got beat aff them and i was Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Such an ugly bastard of a boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,801 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Don't like Leipzig but it's a great move for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I was watching the bundesliga highlights and they played him through the middle. The boy is frightening. He'll end up with Dortmund or something when he's a few years older and established Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenDavis 112 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 9 hours ago, ben51 said: Have we found out who he supports yet? Born in Kirkcaldy but raised down south. I expect he will support some English team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 9 hours ago, ben51 said: Have we found out who he supports yet? His name and appearance suggests he's an Aberdeen fan to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just seen his agent is Craig Mather who was on the board at Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, StevenDavis said: Born in Kirkcaldy but raised down south. I expect he will support some English team. So Rangers then Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenDavis 112 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 54 minutes ago, Getstiffed said: So Rangers then Sounds like one of us to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 minute ago, StevenDavis said: Sounds like one of us to me. Odds are favourable Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billythebear77 10,386 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Gaz52 said: His name and appearance suggests he's an Aberdeen fan to me. Aye, his bird is a dead give away Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,540 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 boy is the best scottish prospect in fucking ages, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamthedanger 2,855 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Looks the real deal. One difference between him and other up and coming Scottish youngsters is he is built like a tank, add this to his pace and skill and we could well have a World class player on our hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, siamthedanger said: Looks the real deal. One difference between him and other up and coming Scottish youngsters is he is built like a tank, add this to his pace and skill and we could well have a World class player on our hands. And the fact it appears he's got his screwed on straight too, most Scottish youngsters nowadays dafties Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 12,905 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 On 05/10/2016 at 1:14 PM, Jimbeamjunior said: boy is the best scottish prospect in fucking ages, Shite!! What about the tims 13 year old genius Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,460 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Looks like the guy from the 80's group Blancmange. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 39 minutes ago, Moody Blue Legend said: Looks like the guy from the 80's group Blancmange. Shaved sides, and a perm on top. Check Skinny jeans and no socks. Check Serving a toastie on a shovel. Check Burke is a hipster fud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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