BlueMexican 204 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Quite a good report: TIPPED FOR Rangers FIRST TEAM, 18-YR-OLD WINGER IS POSTER BOY OF UPCOMING IBROX GOLDEN GENERATION By James Black Rangers Academy chief Craig Mulholland has tipped the current group of youngsters at Auchenhowie to make the leaps into Pedro Caixinha’s first-team squad at Ibrox. He singled out Jordan Houston, Ross Lyon and Liam Burt as three rising stars who are very close to being promoted from the youth ranks into the senior group. The trio have been mainstays in Rangers’ Under-20 side under Graeme Murty and will likely see regular game time in the club’s ‘Academy Games’ programme as they all return to fitness after injury. All three have been involved with the first-team squad over the last 18 months and could offer Pedro Caixinha some more depth to his squad as he tries to stop celtic lifting a seventh successive Scottish Premiership title. Football Insider have taken a look at the three youngsters named by Mulholland to assess what makes them special and whether they have really got what it takes to be established first teamers. Jordan Houston Houston almost made his first-team debut last season under Mark Warburton but never got off the bench. An attacking full-back who enjoys getting forward, Houston was a consistent feature in Murty’s Under-20s last season as they reached the Scottish FA Youth Cup final. Only 17-years-old, Houston also captained the Under-17s to the City of Glasgow Cup final as well as representing Scotland at the Under-17 European Championship earlier this year. Houston could be the long-term replacement for James Tavernier at right-back and is a similarly attack-minded player as the current first-choice. Made 15 appearances for the Under-20s last term. Ross Lyon 19-year-old Lyon is one of the most versatile players in Graeme Murty’s Under-20 squad. Lyon played in a whole host of different positions last season including both full-back positions, central midfield and on both wings, as he found himself filling in gaps throughout the season. Always looking to get forward, Lyon is the picture of consistency and hard-work in a very talented squad of players. Lyon made 26 appearances for the Development Squad last season as they reached the Scottish FA Youth Cup final. Never going to be the most spectacular of players but will go about his business with minimal fuss and regular success. Burt had been the poster boy for the current group until the elevation of Beerman, Wilson and Barjonas but is arguably the most naturally-gifted of the group. Struggles with injury over the second-half of the season saw Burt miss out on a recall to first-team action after making his debut under Mark Warburton in the Championship. Burt was a vital player for the Under-20s scoring 11 times from 28 appearances for Graeme Murty’s side. Usually deployed as a winger in the Development Squad, 18-year-old Burt has played all across the midfield comfortably. Burt has represented Scotland Under-21s twice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 You'll have to excuse me for not taking anything TheDude says seriously. The only one close to being ready for semi-regular first team action, IMO, is Hardie and he's still got a bit to learn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Is the author @thedude? Sounds promising, but was expecting to hear Barjonas and Ataki (spelling?) being named as 2 of the 3. Not heard much of the other boys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukeBoxJohn 3,060 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Stopped reading at "By James Black". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Why has he stopped posting on here? Was there some kind of big fall out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,421 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, K.A.I said: You'll have to excuse me for not taking anything TheDude says seriously. The only one close to being ready for semi-regular first team action, IMO, is Hardie and he's still got a bit to learn. Works for the daily record. Be just as well joining the inbred sub-section of the taig support that glorifys blowing up innocents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Why has he stopped posting on here? Was there some kind of big fall out? Aye, he threw Gascoigne under the bus in a weak defence of Leigh Griffiths. He came on to argue his point a bit but he's not been back as far as I can see. Probably still reads in and will probably start posting again, we all sometimes need a break from the site. It get's to the best and worst of us at times. Would rather not see him back personally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 minute ago, K.A.I said: Aye, he threw Gascoigne under the bus in a weak defence of Leigh Griffiths. He came on to argue his point a bit but he's not been back as far as I can see. Probably still reads in and will probably start posting again, we all sometimes need a break from the site. It get's to the best and worst of us at times. Would rather not see him back personally. Ah okay, must have missed all that. I think he is a pretty decent contributer to the site, so would not like to see him gone for good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 would like to hear @Elfideldo's view on the matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Just now, mitre_mouldmaster said: Ah okay, must have missed all that. I think he is a pretty decent contributer to the site, so would not like to see him gone for good. The only thing he contributed to was snide sarky comments and arguments. Him and the Daily Record are a match for each other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negri's lovechild 14,052 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, K.A.I said: Aye, he threw Gascoigne under the bus in a weak defence of Leigh Griffiths. He came on to argue his point a bit but he's not been back as far as I can see. Probably still reads in and will probably start posting again, we all sometimes need a break from the site. It get's to the best and worst of us at times. Would rather not see him back personally. Was that when he tried arguing that Gascoigne was a convicted racist or something and that it was comparable to the shite Griffith's has come out with a few times? He was a good poster before he joined the Record. Became so tetchy after that,and argued like fuck against everyone. I mind I went after him for picking on bears lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,723 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Would rather hear from Elf on youth prospects than that fud. Football Insider eh? Pish Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,421 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, K.A.I said: Aye, he threw Gascoigne under the bus in a weak defence of Leigh Griffiths. He came on to argue his point a bit but he's not been back as far as I can see. Probably still reads in and will probably start posting again, we all sometimes need a break from the site. It get's to the best and worst of us at times. Would rather not see him back personally. The leeching prick should have been banned as soon as he wrote for them. The shit he came out with about Gazza would get him decked in our city and then some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyBlueNose 652 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, K.A.I said: Aye, he threw Gascoigne under the bus in a weak defence of Leigh Griffiths. He came on to argue his point a bit but he's not been back as far as I can see. Probably still reads in and will probably start posting again, we all sometimes need a break from the site. It get's to the best and worst of us at times. Would rather not see him back personally. I heard he posts under BlueMexican now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, K.A.I said: Aye, he threw Gascoigne under the bus in a weak defence of Leigh Griffiths. He came on to argue his point a bit but he's not been back as far as I can see. Probably still reads in and will probably start posting again, we all sometimes need a break from the site. It get's to the best and worst of us at times. Would rather not see him back personally. Not seen a single post from him since all that. I'm guessing his one man crusade in changing the taig infested media isn't working too well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 He disappeared and looks like he's been too busy writing articles about the taigs By James Black 13th September celtic winger Scott Sinclair admitted celtic were nowhere near good enough against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last night – and tipped the big-spending French side to lift the trophy in May. By James Black 13th September Injured celtic striker Moussa Dembele has admitted his frustration watching the Hoops’ 5-0 Champions League demolition at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain – but revealed he will be back soon as celtic face key matches in the next few weeks. By James Black 13th September celtic could have to face Bayern Munich or Anderlecht in an empty stadium after a fan rushed onto the pitch and confronted Paris Saint-Germain’s wonder kid Kylian Mbappe during last night’s Champions League fixture between the clubs. By James Black 13th September celtic return to domestic action this weekend when they face Ross County at celtic Park on Saturday but, after the 5-0 Champions League humiliation against Paris Saint-Germain, Brendan Rodgers must make some changes to his starting XI as he tries to shake off a Euro hangover. By James Black 13th September celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 5-0 reverse at the hands of bigspending PSG – but fans were quick to take to social media and praise the performance of youngster Anthony Ralston. By James Black 13th September celtic were demolished 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in the heaviest home defeat of their proud European history. By James Black 13th September celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign on the wrong end of a 5-0 thumping by Paris Saint-Germain at celtic Park. By James Black 13th September celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign tonight with a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Just now, MasterD said: He disappeared and looks like he's been too busy writing articles about the taigs By James Black 13th September celtic winger Scott Sinclair admitted celtic were nowhere near good enough against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last night – and tipped the big-spending French side to lift the trophy in May. By James Black 13th September Injured celtic striker Moussa Dembele has admitted his frustration watching the Hoops’ 5-0 Champions League demolition at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain – but revealed he will be back soon as celtic face key matches in the next few weeks. By James Black 13th September celtic could have to face Bayern Munich or Anderlecht in an empty stadium after a fan rushed onto the pitch and confronted Paris Saint-Germain’s wonder kid Kylian Mbappe during last night’s Champions League fixture between the clubs. By James Black 13th September celtic return to domestic action this weekend when they face Ross County at celtic Park on Saturday but, after the 5-0 Champions League humiliation against Paris Saint-Germain, Brendan Rodgers must make some changes to his starting XI as he tries to shake off a Euro hangover. By James Black 13th September celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 5-0 reverse at the hands of bigspending PSG – but fans were quick to take to social media and praise the performance of youngster Anthony Ralston. By James Black 13th September celtic were demolished 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in the heaviest home defeat of their proud European history. By James Black 13th September celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign on the wrong end of a 5-0 thumping by Paris Saint-Germain at celtic Park. By James Black 13th September celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign tonight with a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. That cunts a serious wrong'un ... should be banned from here for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Ah okay, must have missed all that. I think he is a pretty decent contributer to the site, so would not like to see him gone for good. Nah in the end he made a cunt of it and himself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
To Be A Ranger 4,032 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, K.A.I said: That cunts a serious wrong'un ... should be banned from here for that. but.... but .... but (as he kept reminding us)he's only doing a job that he gets well paid for. Giving the taigs a positive spin is only a job. Aye fuckin right Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 minute ago, To Be A Ranger said: but.... but .... but (as he kept reminding us)he's only doing a job that he gets well paid for. Giving the taigs a positive spin is only a job. Aye fuckin right him and his poofy fat boyfriend Johnny McFarlane Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,723 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, To Be A Ranger said: but.... but .... but (as he kept reminding us)he's only doing a job that he gets well paid for. Giving the taigs a positive spin is only a job. Aye fuckin right No. He reminded us he didn't NEED the money. But would we pay him more if he stopped writing for the rebel. He's a troll, an appeaser, and a snake and should be barred sin die from here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperpete 3,186 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 To be fair to him he was consistent with his messages. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre 1,663 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Shame he stopped posting, it was handy having an expert on absolutely everything on the forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 How does one become an expert reporter of youth football? I know folk who go to watch youth games and I wouldn't trust their opinion on who would or could make it to first team duties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Even at the relatively very late stage of youth development, it's very fucking difficult for people watching every week to guess who will 'make it' (remember 'Blue Heaven'?) - let alone for some semi-pro journo who is imagine hasn't seen the youth team play more than a handful of times, if that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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