The idea of big money in England hoovering up our young talent before we really get a chance to see them get regular football gives me the boak.
I understand why these clubs operate that model and why young players choose that option but it’s still fecking shite.
Although I guess down the years St Mirren benefited by taking on Steve Clarke (Beith Juniors), Frank McAvennie (Johnstone Burgh) and Ian Ferguson (Clyde) at a relatively young age for little outlay but profiting later on through big transfers.
Modern fitba is pish. Fcuk Sky, etc….