Mojo84 182 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 http://rangers.co.uk/news/academy-news/academy-seven-sign-new-deals/ THE CLUB is delighted to announce that seven players from the Rangers Academy have pledged their futures to the Light Blues today. Fresh from making his debut for the first team from the bench against Raith Rovers, Scotland under-17 captain Liam Burt has extended his deal until May 2018. The young attacking midfielder scored for Scotland under-17s in a friendly last week against Iceland with two other Gers who have extended their deals involved in the same international squad. Midfielder Jamie Barjonas played in that match and he has also extended his contract until May 2018 along with goalkeeper Kieran Wright who was on the bench for the Scotland side, with both players being key members of the Academy under-17 squad and having been involved with the under-20 side this season too. Joining Burt, Barjonas and Wright in signing extended contracts until 2018 are defenders Kyle Bradley, Jason Krones and Aidan Wilson along with Grant Nelson who has signed until 2017. Speaking at Murray Park today as the players penned their new deals, Head of Academy Craig Mulholland said: ‘We are delighted to have extended the contract of the seven lads all of whom have great potential, provided they continue to work hard, and have all represented Scotland at some point. “They have all performed well in Billy Kirkwood and Alan Boyd’s under-17s team and have responded magnificently to the work of Luke Lawrence their sports scientist, Graeme Stevenson who does their analysis work and in Kieran’s case, Colin Stewart our goalkeeping coach. “As we continue to make positive change and develop the environment within the football department in order to achieve our ambitious plans, and make the players as good as they can be, it is essential that we retain our most talented young players.” Burt making his first team debut during the week has given every young player within the Academy that extra incentive to work hard and make the step up when given their chance, something Mulholland says is vitally important for development. He continued: “The whole Academy has been given a massive lift by Liam making his debut on Tuesday, at the age of only 17, and for these players and the many other talents we have throughout the Academy it demonstrates the pathway and opportunity that exists at the club if the young player is good enough. “The Manager and David Weir have been fantastic and hugely supportive of the Academy and along with Frank McParland, who has a wealth of experience in Academy football, we have one football philosophy from the top of the club to the bottom which will help the progress of these young players. “It has been a good week with the lads renewing their contracts, Liam’s debut and our strategy of giving our younger players experience on loan, with some great performances with their temporary clubs. It is a positive exciting time to be at the club and that no doubt is a big factor in the lads agreeing to continue at Rangers and entrusting their development in the Academy staff.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue68 2,497 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good to see and I am sure if they progress further they will be offered improved contracts further down the line Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It looks like we've got our heads screwed on for every age group now, building for the future, hopefully in a sort of Ajax way. One big Rangers from under-10's to the senior team playing one brand of football is brilliant to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,926 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Excellent news! Well done to the boys who have earned their contracts. Warburton's vision is once again being put into practice, and it's paying off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 good news ill be delighted when I here Warbs n weir have signed infinite contracts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana100 335 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Everything is good at the moment, makes a big difference from previous years. May it continue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAmo'sThighs 848 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Cracking news. These lads have a genuine chance of first team football under the current set up, hopefully they grab it with both hands. Well done lads and well done to the staff from Warburton, Mcparland, Mulholland etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperpete 3,186 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 What has happend to Lewis White ? I read an article a year or so agò that he was an outstanding prospect but he seems to have disappeared. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranter 136 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Great news that the young guys have got new contracts. Seems that the club have got a sound foundation in place now. Good luck lads onwards and upwards. WATP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 EXCELLENT news. Burt is a real prospect, like the look of Barjonas when he features for the 20's. Loving everything about the club right now, finally showing real prudence in all areas football. Only going to get better as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can't be anything other than good news. Hope they all make it to the first team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Excellent news from The Magnificent Seven. Everyone now knows there is a clear pathway to the 1st team if they're good enough. Exciting times ahead Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-bear-97 70 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 brilliant news exciting times ahead Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochBear 1,613 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Great stuff and at last hopefully we're getting a return from our outstanding facility. Hope W&W etc. sign new long term deals too as they are starting to turn our beloved club around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 1 hour ago, piperpete said: What has happend to Lewis White ? I read an article a year or so agò that he was an outstanding prospect but he seems to have disappeared. He the left back ? I think he dislocated his shoulder for the 2nd time a few months ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUILDMYGALLOWS1986 413 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Very happy with the news ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 When did Jim's son get a coaching job at Rangers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Brilliant, and great to see we have Burt on a contract. He showed a lot of poise the other night; there is definite qualities there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Academy Seven? Have we signed on of Beckham's kids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,921 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good luck to the youngsters, there's never been a better time to be a young Ranger coming through, hope it inspires them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange&Blue 130 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Excellent news, onwards & upwards..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's blue he's white 717 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 The possession type football and dominance in every game is filtered through to the youngest age group. My son trains at Auchenhowie a few times per week; he's under 10 age group and the philosophy at his age group is similar - obviously they don't have the numbers to play 4-3-3. They set as an attacking team at all times, when attacking they have a front three - interesting the similarities even at this young age. It's really refreshing as they help the boys practice their skills and tricks, and allow them the freedom to develop these with no fear of getting shouted at if it doesn't work out. only last week they had crash mats out and teaching the boys overhead kicks and bicycle kicks, looking at timing technique etc. really brilliant stuff, you can sense the 'environment' created is really key. Craig Mullholand really seems an intelligent man with fantastic ideas, perfect fit to all we want to achieve as a club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,686 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 This is an absolute disgrace :pipe: Well done to the club and congratulations to the kids keep it up and make something of yourselves with us good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,298 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 The Magnificent Seven Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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