Airdrie's Jordan Allan

[SoldierBlue1 499]

I hope our youth team have got their eye on Jordan Allan. At 14 he looks a great prospect for the future. He played for the first team against Livingston and I believe he has also been in England on trials. A bonus with this young lad is he's a bear. So lets get him to Auchenhowie.

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

would score for fun up here

[Skelf 1,153]

I'll take your word for it OP If he's good get him signed up

[TravelingWilBEARy 4,319]

14??? There's no way to possibly tell if he will develop into a good footballer. Probably not even shaving yet.

[JamieG54 812]

Scotlands Freddy Adu

[RFCstuart 317]

definitely his dad

[pcbear 10,923]

He scored 6 on Sunday in an under 15 game.

[rfc1nosurrender 55]

BABY-FACED assassin Jordan Allan spent Saturday becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a Scottish senior game – before hitting Alloa for six yesterday.

The Airdrie kid wrote his name into the record books aged just 14 and 199 days with a seven-minute cameo against Livingston.

But 24 hours later, Allan was running riot for the Diamonds’ Under-15 side in a 9-3 rout at Recreation Park.

Airdrie assistant boss Alan Lawrence was thrilled to watch his striking protege beat keeper Ronnie Simpson’s war-time record, which he set while at Queen’s Park, by 115 days.

And he believes the Calderside Academy schoolboy can live up to his label as the new Tony Watt.

He said: “The last player Airdrie had who you could compare Jordan to would be Tony Watt who left us a few years ago to move to Celtic. But he was 17 years old by then and was bigger and stronger.

“If Jordan keeps progressing as he has been then he could be on the same route as Tony. I have no doubt about that.

“The boss, Jimmy Boyle, and myself spoke last Thursday night about including Jordan against Livingston. I just said, ‘Why not?’

“It’s the right time of the season and there was nothing at stake for us so it was the chance to give another young boy an opportunity.

“At his own level his finishing ability is phenomenal – he just has the knack.

“He has a lot to learn which you would expect from a 14-year-old but he has all the attributes to go the whole way.

“I took him aside before the game and said, ‘Well done for getting in and I hope we can get you on the pitch at some point’.

“But before we could do that one of our defenders told us he was injured and we were two down and didn’t want to lose any more goals.

“The gaffer looked at me and said he was going to put him on as Jordan had been sitting there the whole game with his hopes built up. We told him to be confident, work hard and he’d be fine.

“He didn’t look out of place apart from the fact he only looked about 12 years old.”

Lawrence takes charge of finishing school for the young Airdrie strikers and he’s convinced Rangers fan Allan has all the attributes to emulate former Light Blues favourite Nacho Novo who he’s been nicknamed after.

The Airdrie chief added: “Jordan is a natural finisher.

“I have been taking him for shooting sessions and we have been working on his angles and to try to develop his game and get him using his weaker foot.

“His nickname is Nacho and I believe he’s a Rangers fan. He’s a quiet, level-headed lad, not like some of the dafties you get at his age as he acts ahead of his time.

“I could never have imagined a kid of 14 could playing in a senior game. We have a young player called Chris O’Neil who has just turned 17 and he is our Young Player of the Year.

“You look at him and have great admiration he’s coping at first-team level at that age so to have Jordan involved at his age is incredible.”

Allan has already been on trial at Fulham this season and scored twice in a game against Chelsea and his Diamonds Under-15 coach, Liam Brindle, says the youngster’s goal ratio is breathtaking.

He said: “We are delighted for Jordan, he’s taking it in his stride. He was back with us on Sunday and scored six goals at Alloa.

“His tally for the season is now at the 90 mark and he’s adapted well to playing for the reserve side. In his first game he scored six against Dumbarton and followed that with seven against Dunfermline.

“He’s earned his opportunity and hopefully he’ll get more chances in the first team.”

[californiadreamin52 339]

Never mind sending scouts send Ally and Walter to show we mean business if the kids that good

[MasterD 7,435]

Hi Mr Allan.

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

14??? There's no way to possibly tell if he will develop into a good footballer. Probably not even shaving yet.

Did Barca not scout Messi at this kind of age?

I know there is no way to guarantee he will become a player, but if he has certain key attributes then a good scout will be able to project to a certain extent on how likely it could be.

I would say that a kid that excels at this age, if not based purely on being bigger and stronger than the other kids, has a better chance to make it. No guarantees and the dreaded drink, injury or just lack of progression may stifle him, but if he works hard and Hausa good attitude he could have a chance.

[will_1974 204]

14??? There's no way to possibly tell if he will develop into a good footballer. Probably not even shaving yet.

nonsense.

[FlippinEck 3,708]

BABY-FACED assassin Jordan Allan spent Saturday becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a Scottish senior game – before hitting Alloa for six yesterday.

The Airdrie kid wrote his name into the record books aged just 14 and 199 days with a seven-minute cameo against Livingston.

But 24 hours later, Allan was running riot for the Diamonds’ Under-15 side in a 9-3 rout at Recreation Park.

Airdrie assistant boss Alan Lawrence was thrilled to watch his striking protege beat keeper Ronnie Simpson’s war-time record, which he set while at Queen’s Park, by 115 days.

And he believes the Calderside Academy schoolboy can live up to his label as the new Tony Watt.

He said: “The last player Airdrie had who you could compare Jordan to would be Tony Watt who left us a few years ago to move to Celtic. But he was 17 years old by then and was bigger and stronger.

“If Jordan keeps progressing as he has been then he could be on the same route as Tony. I have no doubt about that.

“The boss, Jimmy Boyle, and myself spoke last Thursday night about including Jordan against Livingston. I just said, ‘Why not?’

“It’s the right time of the season and there was nothing at stake for us so it was the chance to give another young boy an opportunity.

“At his own level his finishing ability is phenomenal – he just has the knack.

“He has a lot to learn which you would expect from a 14-year-old but he has all the attributes to go the whole way.

“I took him aside before the game and said, ‘Well done for getting in and I hope we can get you on the pitch at some point’.

“But before we could do that one of our defenders told us he was injured and we were two down and didn’t want to lose any more goals.

“The gaffer looked at me and said he was going to put him on as Jordan had been sitting there the whole game with his hopes built up. We told him to be confident, work hard and he’d be fine.

“He didn’t look out of place apart from the fact he only looked about 12 years old.”

Lawrence takes charge of finishing school for the young Airdrie strikers and he’s convinced Rangers fan Allan has all the attributes to emulate former Light Blues favourite Nacho Novo who he’s been nicknamed after.

The Airdrie chief added: “Jordan is a natural finisher.

“I have been taking him for shooting sessions and we have been working on his angles and to try to develop his game and get him using his weaker foot.

“His nickname is Nacho and I believe he’s a Rangers fan. He’s a quiet, level-headed lad, not like some of the dafties you get at his age as he acts ahead of his time.

“I could never have imagined a kid of 14 could playing in a senior game. We have a young player called Chris O’Neil who has just turned 17 and he is our Young Player of the Year.

“You look at him and have great admiration he’s coping at first-team level at that age so to have Jordan involved at his age is incredible.”

Allan has already been on trial at Fulham this season and scored twice in a game against Chelsea and his Diamonds Under-15 coach, Liam Brindle, says the youngster’s goal ratio is breathtaking.

He said: “We are delighted for Jordan, he’s taking it in his stride. He was back with us on Sunday and scored six goals at Alloa.

“His tally for the season is now at the 90 mark and he’s adapted well to playing for the reserve side. In his first game he scored six against Dumbarton and followed that with seven against Dunfermline.

“He’s earned his opportunity and hopefully he’ll get more chances in the first team.”

Alan Lawrence is my uncle, will be good coming up against them next season.lad sound like one to look out for

[He's blue he's white 717]

I hope our youth team have got their eye on Jordan Allan. At 14 he looks a great prospect for the future. He played for the first team against Livingston and I believe he has also been in England on trials. A bonus with this young lad is he's a bear. So lets get him to Auchenhowie.

He played against a senior professional club at 14? If that's true, that's the worst management decision I've heard for a while mate

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

He played against a senior professional club at 14? If that's true, that's the worst management decision I've heard for a while mate

Was Pele not 14 when he made his debut? Hardly did him much harm.

[bilko89 507]

Went on a trial for Fulham and scored twice. Sounds a great prospect and going by Airdie's quotes, seems like he's a level headed guy. Was in a Facebook status I was commenting on, that's my claim to fame

[rfc1nosurrender 55]

Alan Lawrence is my uncle, will be good coming up against them next season.lad sound like one to look out for

Apparently he was on trial with Fulham during the season and I would like to think that him being a bear, we would be his choice of teams if we were interested. Too many players motivated by money nowadays sadly.

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

Apparently he was on trial with Fulham during the season and I would like to think that him being a bear, we would be his choice of teams if we were interested. Too many players motivated by money nowadays sadly.

To be fair, if I was the lads parents I'm not sure I would advise him to go learn us trade under our coaches.

Premiership teams training regimes probably bury ours. Nothing that can't be fixed though so get some proper fucking coaches in rangers!

[rfc1nosurrender 55]

To be fair, if I was the lads parents I'm not sure I would advise him to go learn us trade under our coaches.

Premiership teams training regimes probably bury ours. Nothing that can't be fixed though so get some proper fucking coaches in rangers!

It does feel at times like nothing is practised in training but I think he will end up like Danny Wilson if he jumps too early.

[Spectre 1,663]

I hope our youth team have got their eye on Jordan Allan. At 14 he looks a great prospect for the future. He played for the first team against Livingston and I believe he has also been in England on trials. A bonus with this young lad is he's a bear. So lets get him to Auchenhowie.

How many times have you seen him play?

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

He played against a senior professional club at 14? If that's true, that's the worst management decision I've heard for a while mate

[TheOriginalHobo 34]

somebody scope that shit on football manager

[ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895]

Played for the Aridrie 1st team on saturday at 14 the youngest ever in Scotland and then played for the u 15s on the Sunday and scored 6 goals.

Could have just been a fluke though?

But still we should be watching how he gets on i'm sure there will be teams from England doing the same.

[Creampuff 22,628]

You can't tell a player at 14.

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,509]

You can't tell a player at 14.

So how come Barca with one of the best scouting systems in the world were able to go all the way over to Argentina and identify Messi at age 12 when they signed him?

Do you not think they could spot the potential and think there was something to work with?

A good scouting system will be able to identify players at a young age, it's up to the kids with a bit of luck to fulfil that potential.