woof!

Tremendous words.

For me Gauld was one of the best players in the country before he went to Portugal. I’d be amazed if he hasn’t improved. I think he’ll do well at Hibs but they won’t be able to hold on to him after that. Gauld has filled out to some degree, but it’s his brain that does most of the work.

So will Gauld.

Can’t we just close this thread?

I still reckon they’d pump most of our teams in a Europa league pre-pre-pre- qualifier.

Hampden looks a lot better on the TV than Murrayfield.

He was one of the best players in the league when he left. I doubt if he’s lost technique or conditioning in Portugal, so he’d more than likely be one of the best players in the league should he return.

McBurnie has plenty of technical ability. You just assume he doesn’t based on his previous physique. https://www.premierleague.com/news/402106

That is grim.

not for the price they paid for it.

He pulled out the u21s with a knee injury. Has he played since?

Don’t be daft. They didn’t own it, there’s no way they’d spend the money to investigate redevelopment until they did.

you’ve not listened to the Podcast, have you?

Yes, of course. Listen to this. https://player.fm/series/scotland-national-team/brian-mclaughlin-the-official-scotland-podcast

Correct, but not disappointing. He’ll have a good two years worth of experience playing under high pressure at a club that needs to win, and then move to a top league. A win for Scotland surely?

Was he any good at Ross County?

By the start of season 20/21, yes.

They are all young, patience will be required. I can’t think of many outstanding 20 year old centre halves.

It was McLeish who more or less said it.

A quick reminder the thread is called “Strikers coming through”.

He was quite leggy in Toulon latterly but there was plenty of evidence he’ll be a proper player.

I had heard of him!

Toulon

Foresight. McBurnie was playing for us at 21 and Hornby is already a bigger physical presence than him or any of our other options.

Hornby is the big 6ft 4in striker we’ve been lacking for many years. He’s got ability too. . Not for the team yet, but in a couple of years. McBurnie will be a good player. Aitchison needs a season loan somewhere.