Ross-Gazza genius 1,916 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 We've seen from previous youth players that when they initially come in they impress for a couple of games but it's sustaining that form when teams then know how you play and what your weaknesses are, which is the problem. I've liked the look of McCausland and Lovelace but at their age they still need to progress. I hope he signs and we get to see his journey with us, I think we all hope a Rangers supporting youth breaks through and lives our dream. Bad Robot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunels 1,252 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 8 hours ago, JCDBigBear said: Gilmour went despite our serious efforts to keep him. Money talked. The same thing may happen with McCausland. Only hope is that his being a fan is a bigger pull. If any decent player from our academy leaves with no material benefit to the club then whats the point in the academy - surely we should have a way to keep them in contract so we can atleast sell them Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Hobbs 2,209 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Stunels said: If any decent player from our academy leaves with no material benefit to the club then whats the point in the academy - surely we should have a way to keep them in contract so we can atleast sell them Gilmour left before signing a professional contract and you can't force players to sign anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,073 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 23 minutes ago, Stunels said: If any decent player from our academy leaves with no material benefit to the club then whats the point in the academy - surely we should have a way to keep them in contract so we can atleast sell them The money made by the likes of Gilmour, Wilson, Patterson have paid for the running costs of the academy plus more. You still get compensation for your Gilmours and Wilsons despite not signing contracts. We can't force talent to sign contracts with the club if they get life changing offers from down south. We just have to keep generating more talent every year and give opportunities to talent in the first team as an appeal, something we haven't done properly since being back in the Premiership. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,853 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, Stunels said: If any decent player from our academy leaves with no material benefit to the club then whats the point in the academy - surely we should have a way to keep them in contract so we can atleast sell them McCausland came from Linfield Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,621 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 21 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: McCausland came from Linfield To our academy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,853 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said: To our academy His main development as a youngster was done at Linfield Gilmour was younger going to Chelsea than McCausland was coming here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,621 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: His main development as a youngster was done at Linfield Gilmour was younger going to Chelsea than McCausland was coming here He joined our academy a month after turning 17. My point is - He is still our academy player who has progressed well in the three/four seasons playing in our academy earning the right to be promoted to the first team squad. The poster you picked up on was correct in that he is our academy player. that’s all I was saying. You were making out somehow he wasn’t really an academy player because he came from Linfield Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,853 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said: He joined our academy a month after turning 17. My point is - He is still our academy player who has progressed well in the three/four seasons playing in our academy earning the right to be promoted to the first team squad. The poster you picked up on was correct in that he is our academy player. that’s all I was saying. You were making out somehow he wasn’t really an academy player because he came from Linfield That’s ok mate, you’re 60, I don’t want to work you up any further J-Maestro, KeyserSoze, scottyscott1963 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,621 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: That’s ok mate, you’re 60, I don’t want to work you up any further 58. Nearly 60 I said Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboBearToo 386 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 23/11/2023 at 08:24, Stunels said: If any decent player from our academy leaves with no material benefit to the club then whats the point in the academy - surely we should have a way to keep them in contract so we can atleast sell them Jim McLean used to give them 40 year contracts, or something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunels 1,252 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, RoboBearToo said: Jim McLean used to give them 40 year contracts, or something like that. Great idea until I end up watching Dessers til Im 65! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,621 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 30 minutes ago, RoboBearToo said: Jim McLean used to give them 40 year contracts, or something like that. Yes, even for 12yr olds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,621 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, Stunels said: Great idea until I end up watching Dessers til Im 65! No way are you 25. I had you about 43 TamCoopz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunels 1,252 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, KeyserSoze said: No way are you 25. I had you about 43 26 last week actually mate ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,621 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, Stunels said: 26 last week actually mate ! No way. What do you think @TamCoopz? TamCoopz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunels 1,252 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 minute ago, KeyserSoze said: No way. What do you think @TamCoopz? Surely Im the deciding vote on when my birthday is haha Blueshoff, KeyserSoze and Drunk and disorderly. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokachi 3,060 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Good vibes from the managers press conference today re young Ross extending his contract. Drunk and disorderly. and kelvd1873 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,555 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 12 minutes ago, Amokachi said: Good vibes from the managers press conference today re young Ross extending his contract. The lad shows some real promise. Don't think him signing will be an issue. He is a Bear afterall. I think Clemente might just be the right manager at the right time for him. Wish more youths were developing like him tbh. That's what brings success in Europe. Amokachi 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,515 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Stunels said: Surely Im the deciding vote on when my birthday is haha What kinda democracy is that? Drunk and disorderly., Stunels and scottyscott1963 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,555 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, King Jela said: What kinda democracy is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post STEPPS BOY 74,315 Posted November 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2023 Agreed a new deal acc to The Record. 5 year deal, 25k a week with £15 million release clause. The Specky Forum Organiser, Bears r us, AlbertzLoyalRSC and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,854 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: Agreed a new deal acc to The Record. 5 year deal, 25k a week with £15 million clause. Fingers crossed this is true. AlbertzLoyalRSC and Rangers_no1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,669 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: Agreed a new deal acc to The Record. 5 year deal, 25k a week with £15 million release clause. 25k a week? I don't believe that for a second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,669 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: Agreed a new deal acc to The Record. 5 year deal, 25k a week with £15 million clause. Liked that mate but think the £15m could be a bit short. Lad looks class. AlbertzLoyalRSC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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