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His lack of pace and injuries the only things that have stopped him being taken on by a bigger club over the years, I think.. He relies on his skill and clever set-plays to succeed & I think he could be a very good player for club and country for several years yet...

I understand he's Ill with man-cold .....

Rumours on Sporting forums that Everton going to bid between 8-10 million for him this transfer window. Have seen nothing about it elsewhere, so may be nothing..

He's your "different gravy" though eh? Maybe next game he gets 11 minutes....

We've been down this road before, so we can agree to disagree. My main contention, is that they have better quality than current options & they would handle challenge OK.

What position could he play if he gets a chance for senior Scotland squad next year? Would he not be wasted in a holding role & be better supporting striker? If/when we are out of World Cup reckoning, would have him, Burke & Souttar made regulars. To be honest, would do it now, not much left to lose....

A recent YouTube video shows him being interviewed in Portuguese. Seems like he is getting fluent - well done to him - will only help him in his battle to succeed there...

Kenny, you WUMmer you!! [emoji6]

You make it sound like there is no cyclical, withering, pish in some of the other threads...

The loan has been a waste of time, sadly.

At least you're on topic Kenny....

You know yourself very well..

I think he was doing pretty much the same role in both games that he has been doing for Sporting. In my opinion, against Macedonia I feel he played the simple ball most times and was in the periphery a lot. Against NI, i thought he really went for it and tried to make things happen (second half, in particular). Maybe fitness is a big factor, as he was playing regularly for Sporting B at the time of NI game...?

Only one of five loans they have that has yet to start a game, apparently. Can't help his confidence, can it? Something in news last week saying he is good technically, but "lacks intensity". Maybe if he got a reasonable chance he would be able to demonstrate some " intensity". Last under 21 games against Macedonia, he looked a shell of the player I saw against NI earlier in the year (didn't stand out at all) Maybe in desperation they will give him a chance now, but won't hold my breath...

He played a couple of games initially & scored a couple of goals. Then Coach was fired and new Coach put him to back of the queue & seems to prefer physically stronger players... He is trying to overcome adversity to get back into the picture & deserves our support in doing that. Besides, he's not been there anything like three years - more like two and a bit... I respectfully disagree with you in this instance..

Damn - I don't seem to be able to get BT Sports 3 on Mobdro!! [emoji53]

Is it supposed to be on BT? Can't find it...

Exaggerating to make a point, I'm sure. He will be in Scotland team eventually, but MAY have to accept he is not going to get a proper chance over there & come back home to enable him to do it. Portugal have just won Euro 2016, so they may feel like giving their own young players more playing time & opportunities...

I watched Mackay against NI earlier this year. He has some good tricks to wrong-foot opponents. However, the ball bounced off him a number if times - a number of others had more consistent touch on the ball. No way is he a central midfielder either, though I do have time for him as a winger. WUM?

His dad was the source seemingly

Yes, it has been slow & we're all so keen for him to make it. I think he will make it, as he has a lot of quality in him. Playing as holding midfielder is less flashy, so harder for him to stand out at the moment..

In Daily Record, turned down Big Sam...

Lack of game sharpness & coach not wanting to change winning team keeping out of Setubal team up to now. Significantly, still sees future with Sporting, so they must be happy enough with his progress and see him in their first team next year..

Oliver did turn down England, it appears from today's news...

I think only his lack of pace has stopped him being signed by team near top of the EPL over the last few years...