Excuse my ignorance but Billy Gilmour?

[Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,037]

2 minutes ago, The Dude said:

He's (Robby) been benched a bit recently after having been away with the Scotland squads. Tbh, I've not been particularly impressed with him so far this season. There's definitely top keeper there if he applies himself (and all the other cliches) but he's made a few big mistakes. 

His brother has been shunted about a little in the defence but is a fairly consistent pick (as well as captain). Talks well and comes across as a bit of a leader.

Wouldn't be surprised to see one (or both go on loan in January)

Cheers for the update mate

[K.A.I 36,183]

5 minutes ago, The Dude said:

He's (Robby) been benched a bit recently after having been away with the Scotland squads. Tbh, I've not been particularly impressed with him so far this season. There's definitely top keeper there if he applies himself (and all the other cliches) but he's made a few big mistakes. 

His brother has been shunted about a little in the defence but is a fairly consistent pick (as well as captain). Talks well and comes across as a bit of a leader.

Wouldn't be surprised to see one (or both go on loan in January)

Aye that's something I always noticed about the defender brother - he's a good talker, leader, organiser. 

I like seeing those qualities in someone so young. I've seen him have some right good games in defence too but like all kids at that level it's about finding his consistency and comfort zones.  

[The Dude 20,026]

1 minute ago, K.A.I said:

Aye that's something I always noticed about the defender brother - he's a good talker, leader, organiser. 

I like seeing those qualities in someone so young. I've seen him have some right good games in defence too but like all kids at that level it's about finding his consistency and comfort zones.  

He's played quite a bit at right back this year and has looked fairly comfortable there too. He had a wee stint at Ayr last season which has helped his development kick on. I remember folk had suggested we had taken Bates on loan with a view to signing him but I've seen nothing from him which would make me think he's got a better chance than McCrorie.

[K.A.I 36,183]

Just now, The Dude said:

He's played quite a bit at right back this year and has looked fairly comfortable there too. He had a wee stint at Ayr last season which has helped his development kick on. I remember folk had suggested we had taken Bates on loan with a view to signing him but I've seen nothing from him which would make me think he's got a better chance than McCrorie.

Bates is a strange signing.

At first I was all for it because I thought it was maybe us taking one of Raith's better players on loan in return to try and give our U20's a winning edge since some of our better players were going out on loan but it's not really worked out that way. 

[The Dude 20,026]

7 minutes ago, K.A.I said:

Bates is a strange signing.

At first I was all for it because I thought it was maybe us taking one of Raith's better players on loan in return to try and give our U20's a winning edge since some of our better players were going out on loan but it's not really worked out that way. 

I think it was just a case of getting numbers in for the 20s whilst giving one of our boys an opportunity to go play regularly. If he turned out great we'd look to buy him if not so be it. We've not really lost anything from it. 

Raith will look at it as getting a player they need while letting Bates go away for a bit. If we sign him they get paid, if they don't he comes back to Raith after 6 months improved after working with better coaches, better players and better facilities. Win/win for Raith.

*cough* we're building bridges all the time *cough* 

[brazz1972 397]

8 hours ago, K.A.I said:

Always nice to hear but I always treat these wonder kid stories with a massive pinch of salt.

Heard it so many times through the years and they've all amounted to nothing - Fleck, Hardie, Stevie Lennon, Boyack ...

We just don't seem to bring any decent kids through. The last real class act was Barry Ferguson first time round, although the likes of Hutton, McGregor and Adam did us a turn with varying success. 

Combination of them being over-hyped at that age and/or not having the right tools (coaches) to bring them on properly. We've been a conveyor belt of youth team coaches through the years - Dawson, Cleland, Stephen Wright, Chalmers, Tommy McLean, John Brown, Durrant, Billy Kirkwood, Sinclair, Wilson, Gordan Durie and now Craig Mulholland & Graham Murty. 

Closest I think we've came to a decent coach to bring anyone through was wee Tommy McLean (think he was the last person to get us winning the league at that level and we sacked him for swearing and shouting too much if I remember correctly) and Tommy Wilson (who I thought was a good appointment off the work he did getting Scotland Under 20/21's to either the semi-finals of the Euro's/World Cup around ten years ago. 

Could throw Ross McCormack and Charlie Adam in there as well. Both had good careers. 

 

Just realised you mentioned Adam.

[Billythebear77 10,386]

Wish the papers would fuck off with this wonder kid pish!!!....leave the laddie alone to develop and enjoy his football, we've got the daily Rhebel saying he's away to Man Utd now!!!....I hope he does turn out to be a star, but the pressure the mhedia put on these young laddies is too much!!!

[Capital Blu 615]

Scotland drew 2-2 with Wales today, having been 2-0 up at half time.  Wales upped their game in the second half and Scotland didn't take their chances.

Billy wasn't as prominent as he was on Sunday, but he still played well and was unlucky with one effort that hit the post at 1-0 up.

Zac Butterworth did well to get a cross in for the first goal, but he was subbed by a £10M player 15 minutes into the second half.

The superstar, to be, looked neat and tidy on the ball while out on the wing, but he ended up as the main striker for the last 10 minutes.  I don't think he touched the ball after that. He was ineffective in that role as he wasn't quick enough against defenders who only took one stride to his three or four.

[johanhentze 14,293]

39 minutes ago, Capital Blu said:

Scotland drew 2-2 with Wales today, having been 2-0 up at half time.  Wales upped their game in the second half and Scotland didn't take their chances.

Billy wasn't as prominent as he was on Sunday, but he still played well and was unlucky with one effort that hit the post at 1-0 up.

Zac Butterworth did well to get a cross in for the first goal, but he was subbed by a £10M player 15 minutes into the second half.

The superstar, to be, looked neat and tidy on the ball while out on the wing, but he ended up as the main striker for the last 10 minutes.  I don't think he touched the ball after that. He was ineffective in that role as he wasn't quick enough against defenders who only took one stride to his three or four.

Who is the 10m superstar? 

[The Monk 3,208]

4 minutes ago, johanhentze said:

Who is the 10m superstar? 

Karaoke Dembele

[Billythebear77 10,386]

4 minutes ago, johanhentze said:

Who is the 10m superstar? 

I take it he means the wee wonder kid fi the taigs dembelle 

[johanhentze 14,293]

20 minutes ago, Billythebear77 said:

I take it he means the wee wonder kid fi the taigs dembelle 

the12 year old?

 

[Billythebear77 10,386]

2 minutes ago, johanhentze said:

the12 year old?

 

Aye mate.....he's the next messi, did u not know that???!!!

[johanhentze 14,293]

7 minutes ago, Billythebear77 said:

Aye mate.....he's the next messi, did u not know that???!!!

Oor Billy would would fucking give him the run around. Cunt!

[KingKirk 25,764]

The hardest problem we face is keeping hold of the lad he is seriously talented.

When does he turn 16 I'd be getting a contract written up for the lad with a large buy out clause in it. Don't need to throw money at him but we need to protect ourselves.

[pcbear 10,924]

I don't know how many "wonderkids" the EPL sides hoover up from around the world, probably 100's each season on top of the ones already at the club, there are 16 squad places up for grabs on match day,have a look at the team line ups over the last few seasons and how many of the players came through the ranks? you can count them on your hands.(Chelsea have something like 35 players out on loan)

If you are a gambler its like having a 250/1 horse coming in, so if an offer comes in from one of the EPL sides the family will have a decision to make!  ££'s and a good chance of getting lost to the game or giving it a blast at the worlds most successful club.

[WeirFleckNRothen 1,789]

A long connection, but I met a guy at a party who's son is/was in the same unders side at Auchenhowie as this boy.

That was about two years ago and he told me about him, never mind his own son.

[Rambo1872 4,065]

A guy i know was telling me about this boy the other day, is mates with the wee guys dad. Supposedly his brother is pretty good as well. BUT he is indeed a celtic fan.

Think he is from Ardrossan

[RDFM 3,809]

1 minute ago, M0NTY said:

A guy i know was telling me about this boy the other day, is mates with the wee guys dad. Supposedly his brother is pretty good as well. BUT he is indeed a celtic fan.

Think he is from Ardrossan

Is it his dad that's the Celtic fan or BG?

[Rambo1872 4,065]

Just now, In Dungeons Deep said:

Is it his dad that's the Celtic fan or BG?

BG....i'm just saying what iv been told mind you, wether it is 100% true i cant gaurentee it. 

[ElBufalo20 7,929]

11 hours ago, K.A.I said:

Aye that's something I always noticed about the defender brother - he's a good talker, leader, organiser. 

I like seeing those qualities in someone so young. I've seen him have some right good games in defence too but like all kids at that level it's about finding his consistency and comfort zones.  

He's 19 at the start of next year and if you've any potential you shouldn't still be in the U20s at that age. 

Any youngsters that have any future should be in the first team squad by 18. Our youth policy seriously needs looked at.

[centenarystand 2,227]

The 13 yo Royston Pele came to prominence about a month ago and is being punted as a £10m prospect. 

The young Rangers player comes to light at the weekend as a great prospect also.

Today our great friend the daily record has a full article detailing how Rangers can lose lose this gem for peanuts.

Somebody at Ibrox have a word with this disgusting outfit.

[MacBoyd 5,567]

No way is he a Tim with that name

[pcbear 10,924]

2 hours ago, M0NTY said:

BG....i'm just saying what iv been told mind you, wether it is 100% true i cant gaurentee it. 

He is 15 years of age ffs and been at Rangers for 7 years, and he is a Celtic fan!!

[Rambo1872 4,065]

Just because your in the rangers youth doesnt mean your a rangers fan.....You take any club to try and better your chances regardless of who you support.